02/17/1969 (2)182
February 17, 1969
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, February 17, 1969 at 8:30 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
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Absent: George Kelm
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 Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the minutes of
the regular meeting held February 3, 1969 be approved as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -69 -2 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Bootz, that Warrant No. W -69 -2 - Payment
of Bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
The manager reported that the letter from Kitchens of Sara Lee regarding
the installation of traffic signals at Kates and Waukegan Roads stated that the
company would pay the costs of installation and also costs of maintenance and
electricity.
Ordinance - Planned Development The ordinance approving the Planned Develop -
Lot 50, Hovland Sub. ment of Lot 50, +Hovland Subdivision, with
Moen, 200 Fairview changes made at the February 3rd meeting, was
(0 -69 -4) read in full. Trustee Schleicher moved,
seconded by Trustee Craig, that the ordinance
be adopted approving a planned development of Lot 50, Hovland Subdivision subject
to the conditions and restrictions therein set forth; the said ordinance to be
published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig,.Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Report & Recommendations The Village attorney summarized his letter to
Re: Min utes of Bd. Of Local the Board of Trustees regarding the approval
Improvements Meetings of the minutes of the Board of Local Improve-
ments, and recommended the following procedure:
The secretary will follow-:the usual ". procedure of preparing and submitting to each
member the minutes of the Board of Local Improvements meeting; if the next succeeding
meeting is a meeting of the Board of Local Improvements, approval of the minutes,
with any corrections, will follow the roll call; if the next succeeding meeting is
a meeting of the Board of Trustees, the secretary will informally determine if
members of the Board of Local Improvements approve or have any changes to be made
in the minutes as submitted, and if no changes are indicated, the members till
affix their signatures thereto as "approved ". This procedure met with the approval
of the Board.
Approve Addition -Sec. 8.101 The Village attorney also recommended that
Mgn,. Code Re: Meetings of Section 8.101 of the Municipal Code pertaining
Bd. of Local Improvements to meetings of the Board of Local Imporvements
bb�!amende&'by adding thereto the following:
"if there is any business to come before or be condutted by the Board." The
Board directed that this amendment be prepared.
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Refer Recommendation Bd. of The recommendation with ordinance attached regarding
Local Improvements to Committee proposed Hovland Improvements, Special Assessment
of Whole - Publish Re:Hovland No. 108, was received from the Board of Local
Improvements S/A 108 Improvements! Trustee Raff moved, seconded by
Trustee Bootz, that the recommendation and ordinance
be referred to the Board of Trustees acting as a Committee of the Whole for consideration,
and the recommendation, adhering resolution, ordinance and specifications and estimated
costs be published, as required by-law.
Motion carried unanimously.
BZA Report Re: Deerbrook Sign A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended
denial of the petition of the Deerbrook Shopping
Center for variations to permit the "efectlon ? -of'a, sign advertising the Shopping Center
and the businesses located therein,which exceeds the size and height permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance. The plot plan and the sign drawings were reviewed by the Board.
Discussion was had on the location of the sign, which was stated to be 55 feet fromtthe
center line of'Waukegan Road and 230 feet south of County Line Road. Mr. Robert
Hampton, a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, answered questions regarding the
Board's recommendation for denial. Messrs. O`Brien and Taylor of the sign company,
explained the proposed sign size and location by comparing it with signs at Old Orchard
and Golf Mill Shopping Centers. After further discussion it was agreed that the
® sign company would bring in drawings showing perspectives to show more clearly the
relative size and that there will be no visual ".obstruction to create a traffic hazard.
The matter will be on-the agenda for the next meeting. Trustee Forrest suggested that
V the Board of Zoning Appeals be notified so they can be present if they desire.
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The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m., and reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
Discussion- North-Trail Sub. Messrs. Friedman, Silverstein andBrady, all residents
Drainage Problem of Mountain Drive iri the North Trail Subdivision,
complained of the rear yard drainage problem and
standing water which soaks the ground so completely that the ground is wet arid.- .soggy even
through the summer. They stated that the grade of the lot at the east end of the block
prevents drainage from their properties. A contractor had quated a price of $1,600
to install a 4 inch drain tile to carry the water to the storm sewer. Investigation
showed there is a drainage easement along the rear lot line, and the manager stated
that; if'th'e cooperation of the neighbors can be obtained,, the Village could dig
the trench for the installation of the drain tile, the oily expense to the residents
being the cost of the tile. Assurances were given of the Village's cooperation in
resolving the problem.
MFT Resolution - Hoffman Lane _ Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Traffic Light (R -69 -2) Forrest, that the Resolution be adopted providing
for the upgrading of school crossing lights and
a new traffic light at Deerfield Road at Hoffman Lane, to supersede the resolution
for school crossing lights adopted September 16, 1968, and appropriating $51,000
from Motor Fuel Tax funds for this work. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Report -Lake Eleanor Bridge Discussion was had on the Building Commissioner's
Construction- Developer to report on his attempts to get construction of the
Proceed Stith Construction Lake Eleanor bridge underway. $12,500 was escrowed
for the bridge, but the engineer for the developer
thought bids would come in at about $15,000. The building commissioner reported that
letters to the developer, Mr. Ronald Waytula, regarding dedications to line up Mont-
gomery Drive have not been answered, and some sidewalks have not been installed. He
stated that $19,912.77 remains in the. escrow account., It was pointed out that the
sidewalks could be constructed under special assessment proceedings if funds are
insufficient to complete required improvements. When it -was suggested that no further
building permits be issued to Mr. Waytula, Trustee Bootz.,stated that remaining lots are
being sold to individual owners. Trustee Forrest then moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher,that Mr. Waytula be notified that he must bring in a contract for bridge
construction within thirty days as evidence that he is going forward with the improve-
ment, with a performance bond if he is the contractor.; or the Village will proceed
with the construction of the said bridge using funds held in escrow.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sewage in West Ditch The building commissioner reported that raw sewage
is entering Lake Eleanor from Trinity College and
the Golf Club. The Lake County Health Department has been notified and has sent a
letter to Trinity College. The Board approved suggestions that the matter be reported
to the Drainage Commission, and Representative John Kleine, and the State - Sanitary Water
Board be asked to take correttive action.
Re: Garage Sprinkler System The manager reported that the cost estimate
on a sprinkler system for the Village garage
was $4,647.00, plus the cost of a six inch water main to replace the existing
three inch main which is in bad condition. Trustee Raff stated that savings in
insurance premiums usually would pay for a sprinkler system in-five' years. The
manager was directed to check on insurance premiums and how much reduction there
would be if the garage is sprinklered.
Reports The Village attorney reported on•the Brickyard
lawsuit and the judge's ruling that the
Village cannot condemn the property., Since..there was no ruling on other points
raised by the attorneys for the brick company, it was'his recommendation that
he ask the judge to -rule on all points, instead of appealing the condemnation
issue now, and then go-back to the Circuit Court on the other points. -The Board
approved this procedure.
The manager reported a surcharge billing-of $3;262.20 to Kitchens of Sara Lee.
He reported briefly on two revenue bills introduced in the General Assembly.
The Board directed'the manager to get bids on both types of spray for
Dutch Elm disease. Trustee Forrest stated he was concerned about .the use of the
DDT spray and asked the manager to get elm tree loss figures from municipalities
that have used'both types of spray. . - '
Authorize Attorney to Defend The Village attorney reported that a suit had
Garfinkel Suit been filed in Federal Court against the Village
and four Police officers by Michael Garfinkel
for alleged violation of civil rights. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded nu Trustee
Schleicher, that the Village attorney be authorized to file an answer and to
defend the Village and officers in the said suit. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest., Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: Nane (0).
Discussion was had on the forthcoming report of the Plan Commission on
the proposed Master Plan. Trustee Raff stated that.it was his opinion that the
written report should be submitted- to the Board to be discussed informally with
the Plan Commission about a week later. The Village attorney pointed out that
a public hearing must be held by the Board of Trustees on the Master Plan.
President Finney stated he would ask for a written report and would discuss the
Board's ideas with the Plan Commission.
There being no further business, on motion by-Trustee Forrest, seconded by
Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 10:•55 p.m.
ATTEST::
Village Clerk
APPROVED:.
President
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