04/07/1969April 7, 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, April 7, 1969 at 8:05 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. Schleichbr
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.
Moved by Trustee Raff, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held March 17, 1969 and the adjourned meeting held March 24, 1969
be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Stop Sign - Larkdale & A report from the Safety Council stated that
Eastqwood - Authorize Ordinance the proposed stop signs ,,at^L•afkdaie,?dnd.,Eastw6od
had been reviewed and the Council recommended
the intersection be made a four -way stop. Several members stated the letter was
not responsive to the Board's inquiry as to why the signs were needed. The manager
pointed out that'-,the Council has no secretary,.and.is a group of citizens appointed
to exercise their best judgment when problems of safety are presented to them.
Several residents of Briarwood Vista Subdivision stated there were stop signs at
practically every intersection, and questioned the need for many of them, in
particular, the stop sign on Evergreen Court at Greenbrier Drive.
The Board approved the manager's suggestion that Mr. Bowen be asked to
investigate requests for stop signs prior to referral to the Safety Council Trustee
Raff asked that a secretary be hired for the Council, and suggested that the
secretary for the Youth Council might be willing to serve the Council at its monthly
meetings. Mr. James Carmel, President of the Briarwood Vista Association, suggested
it might be an opportune time to review all signs in the subdivision since many
residents felt some signs were unnecessary.
Trustee Bootz,moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the recommendation of
the Safety Council be approved for stop signs at Larkdale and Eastwood, and the
Village attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Schleicher, Finney (4)
Nays: Forrest, Kelm, Raff (3)
S.C. to Restudy Briarwood Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
Vista Signs that the Safety Council be requested to restudy
the Briarwood Vista Subdivision with respect to
the location of stop signs.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Traffic Signals- Lake -Cook Discussion was had on upgrading the traffic
Waukegan Road Intersection signals and turn signals at County Line and
Deerfield Road to handle the increased traffic
which will result from the opening of the Deerbrook Shopping Center. It was reported
that both Cook County and the State HighwayrDepar.tmetits? hdd',been:,.contacted and there
were no plans to viiden vtr .Lnake any�.cbahges 6n Xobnty -Line ?Road iunt l 1970 to 1973.
Motor Fuel Tax funds were suggested to finance the cost if the Village wished to
proceed with the work, but the manager pointed out that no Motor Fuel Tax funds were
available, and there was only $1,000 lseway in Street and Bridge funds. The need for
turn signals now was stressed by Trustees Raff and Craig after Trustee Schleicher
said that the lights would serve only for a few years until County Line Road was
widened, and then changes would be required. *-71,Mr?a T3ames Carmel suggested that data
on accidents at the intersection would be helpful in approaching the State on the
installation, and that the State usually could find funds if the Village insisted
on action. Decision was made that a traffic count and accident reports be sent to
the Division of Highways and Cook County as the first step in obtaining an upgraded
traffic light system with turn signals.
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Approve Park View Sub. The plat of the Park View Subdivision was presented
Authorize Execution for approval as recommended by the Plan Commission
although not signed due to the absence of the
Chairman. Trustee Raff pointed out there were two variation, (1) lot widths of 70.2
feet, and (2) the existing house on Lot 1 does not have the required total sideyards of
25 feet, the north side yard being 6.42 feet and .15 feet on the south. A covenant on
the plat precludes-resubdivision of Lot 2. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Kelm, that the plat of Park View Subdivision be approved and'exe-cuti0nc.autborized subject
to the signature of'the Plan Commission chairman. Adopted by the follwoing vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
lsr Presentation -Bus Stop The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Ordinance amending Section 20.507 of the Municipal Code to
establish a bus stop on Deerfield Road near
Lindemann's Pharmacy. The ordinance was read in full.
Authorize Sara Lee Bldg. Permit A report from the Board of Building Appeals
recommended the issuance of a building permit
to Kitchens of Sara Lee for a warehouse addition. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by
O Trustee Craig, that the building commissioner be authorized to issue the permit..
Adopted by the following vote:
U Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Schleicher (4)
U Nays: None (0)
Pass: Kelm, Raff (2)
Bids - Comprehensivdinlnsurance Sealed- bids for comperhensive insurance coverage
Referfedf'ro Finance Committee were openeddandlread as follows:
Marsh McLennan $13,152.00 (Continental Casualy)
$15,138.00 ((North American)
Employers Insurance of Wausau $15,422.00 Inet cost with dividends
$13,402.00)
All State Insurance. $12,938.00
Only the All State bid includes coverage for riot and civil commotion.
After a brief discussion on insurance companies and coverage, Trustee Raff moved,
seocnded by Trustee Forrest, that the bids be referred to the Finance'Committee
for review and recommendation. Motion cafried unanimously.
Trustee Schleicher stated the Finance Committee would meet Monday, April 14th
at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Accept Underground Immprovements Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
Clavinia Sub. Unit #4 that the sotrm sewer and water lines 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: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0) r _
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m., all members
present.
Approve Payment Est. #5 Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Hazel Ave. Bridge $1197.03 that payment of $1,197.03 be approved to Eric
to Eric Bolander Co. Bolander Construction Company,.this amount being
the Village's share of the cost for the construc tion
of the Hazel Avenue bridge, as recommended by Mr. Mel Amstutz, County Superintendent of
Highways. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (b)
Nays: None (0)
Authroize Execution Keno Const. The contract with Keno Construction CoVpany fg
Contract -Odor Control Domes construction of odor control domes at the sewage
treatment plant was presented following review by
the Village attorney who suggested the agreement be amended to provide that the com pany
will continue all insurance coverage as listed during the term of the contract.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the contract with Keno
Construction Company be approved and execution authorized subject to the addition
of the anendment proposed by the Village attorney. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve House Trailer Mr. Bernard Bergman, 919 Northwoods Drive,
919 Northwoods Drive requested permission to have a house trailer
for two Months (Bergman} brought to his property to be occupied for
not more than two months while his home is
being repaired following a fire on March 25th. He explained that he has four
children attending Deerfield schools, and it is a real hardship living elsewhere.
He stated his lot is approximately 1 -1/4 acres with 178 foot frontage, the
trailer will be tied into sewer and water lines and electric service, and five
neighbors have given him letters stating they have no objection to the house
trailer during the period the fire damage is being repaired. Trustee Kelm moved,
seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the Board approve Mr. Bergman's request for
a house trailer at 919 Northwoods Drive for a period not to exceed two months.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports - Communications A letter from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development stated that the Village's
application for a grant for the purchase of the Brickyard property had been denied.
The manager stated the matter had been referred to the Planning Consultant to see
if anything further can be done.
The manager reported that plans for the resurfacing of Deerfield Road from
the railroad underpass to Wilmot Road had been approved by the State, and 'bids
would be received on April 17, 1969 at 3:00 p.m.
The request of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission for $440 was
referred to the Finance Committee, and will be included in the 1969 -70 budget.
A notice of a public hearing by the LakeCounty Zoning Board of Appeals
was received on a peition to rezone property on the southeast corner of Deerfield
and Sanders Road to Commercial classification for a department store, gas station
and grocery store. The manager will attend the hearing on April 21, 1969 and
report to the Board.
A hearing will be held on April 14, 1969 by the Cook County Zoning Board of
Appeals on a petition to rezone 96 acres on Forest View Drive near Sanders Road
from the R3 Single Family Residence District to the R6 General Residence District
and a Planned Development.
A letter from Mrs. Holberd Ellis asked for control of DDT spraying in the
Village as a hazard to the environment. She stated both Highland Park and Wauconda
have provided this protection and submitte& copies of their, ordinances. After a
breif discussion, Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the
Village attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance similar to Highland Park's
ordinance to prohibit DDT spraying. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. James Cornell,.Briarwood Vista, asked that the Village have gravel
spread on the roadway between River Road and the East Lift Station. He stated
that Village trucks bring mud onto the streets in the Subdivision. The manager
stated this would be done, the land smoothed out and turned over to the Park
District.
Mr. Cornell asked the Board to consider the installationo6f mercury
vapor lights on County Line Road at Ellendale and Carlisle as a safety measure.
Discussion was had on and locations. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by
Trustee Forrest; that mercury vapor lights be installed at Ellendale and Carlisle
on County Line Road, and the manager arrange for such installation. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, asked that the entrance lights
to bhe subdivision be checked since they have been damaged by children and could
be hazardous. The manager stated this would be done.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Forrest, seconded by
Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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