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09/02/1969 (2)President Forrest reported that a meeting with the companies regarding the recapture agreement for the County Line Road sewer had resulted in an agreement that the companies would wait a year to see what moneys would be collected during that period. The President reported that hb:..haddauthorized the manager to write to three organizations regarding a complete survey of the Police Department. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Bootz, seconded by Trustee Turner, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. APPROVED: Frk-x� ATTEST: C4-a��- 6 Village Clerk O LfJ CQ V V September 2, 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 Tuesday, September, 1969 at 8:18 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Jayman A. Avery, Jr. George Kelm George P. Schleicher Stephen M. Slavin M. Jay Turner, Jr. Absent: Charles R. Bootz and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris 8tilphen, manager. Trustee Avery moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the minutes of the regular meeting held August 18, 1969 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Awards to Police Officers Officer Robert Davenport, and President Forrest presented a Sharpshooter Award to Office Donald Tiffany, a Marksman Award to Hamilton, and the Most Improved Shooter Award to Officer Robert congratulated the men on their achievements. Proclamation- Jaycee Bike Safety Month Proclamation Supporting Citizens Crusade for Clean Water President Forrest read, and with Board approval. signed the Proclamation sponsored by the Deerfield Jaycees which designated the month of September As BIKE SAFETY MONTH';Z Mrs. Janet Mersh and Mrs. Pat Parker of the League of Women Voters asked the Board to support the Citizens Crusade for Clean Water by the issuance of a Proclamation and adoption of a resolution to be sent to President Nixon, Senators Dirksen and Percy, and Representative Robert McClory in support pf .-the Citizens Crusade and appropriation of funds to carry out a program to eliminate mater pollutmon. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the Proclamation be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Re: School Districts In connection with delinquent special assessments Delinquent S/A owed by School Districts Nos. 109 and 110, the 250 Village attorney reported that the treasurer had prepared a schedule of amounts due and a list of bondholders with whom an agreement will be sought for settle- ment of the assessments. The list not having been completed until today, a full report will be made at the next meeting,. Turn Signals- Waukegan & The manager reported that no funds had been County Line Rd.-Intersection budgeted for turn signals at.the Waukegan - County Line Road intersection, but $4,200 had been budgeted for curb replacement. He stated that if expenditures for curb replacement are limited to $700, $3,500 would be available for the turn signals, which amount the State Highway Department had estimated to be the cost of the installation. Discussion was had on the proposed left turn signals for south and east bound traffic only. Several Trustees stated left turn signals were needed for traffic from all directions. Mr. Bowen pointed out that the proposed left turn signals are on a delayed signal basis and substantial traffic delays would result if signals are installed for all directions. Trustee Slavin suggested that the State be contacted to see if there would be any objection to four turn signals if the Village pays for the installation. President Forrest asked for a report at the next meeting. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded.by Trustee: Sec. 24,312,24.402, 24.403 Schleicher, that the ordinance amending & 24,409 - Drainage Connections Sections 24.312, 24.402, 24.403 and 24.409 (0- 69 -27) of the Municipal Code, pertilning to roof drains and downspout connections, rear yard drains and sump pump connection be removed from the table. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Turner (4) Ir l Nays: Slavin (1) r' *based on the-man e'' er's opinion rn The ordinance was read in full. Trustee Slavin urged tha� downspcAit ,0,r . connections not be permitted, and stated ltwas- fis-vpiii- n thatothe flooding problems that might be alleviated in one area would only.result in additional flooding in other areas due to the lack of capacity of the receiving streams. � Trustee Slavin then moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that Sbctions 2,'3 and 4 0 of the proposed ordinance be deleted. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Slavin, Turner (2) Nays: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher (3) Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Avery, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Forrest (4) Nays: Slavin, Turner (2) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - "Most Favored Nation" Claude In Contracts Municipal Code to provide that if a his price to any other purchaser fo notify the Village, and all sales t price. The ordinance failed by the Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the ordinance be adopted amending Section 10.204 - Contracts, of the Seller during the term of a contract reduces the same or a less quantity, the Seller shall the Village shall thereafter be at the lower following vote: Ayes: A,�ery�;, giavin, Turner (3) Nays: Kelm, Schleicher, Forrest (3) Ordinance Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Sec. 10.208 Affidavit to Slavin, that the ordinance be adopted amending Accompany Bids Section 10.208 of the Municipal Code to (0- 69 -28) provide that affidavits shall accompany all bids affirming that the bidder has not entered into any agreement or arrangement with any other bidder regarding price or any act in restraint of free competition among bidders; no affidavit to be required in cases where the Village is q:e-'etaving bids jointly with other municipalities. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Nays: None (0) Pass: Schleicher Slavin, Turner (4) (1) The Presib(aent signed the ordnance indicating his approval thereof. 1 1 1 251 Ordinance- 44 - Code.%Amegd-y. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, 2ec,,)16.401 Mun. Retailers' that the ordinance be adopted amending Section Occupation Tax 1% 16.401 of the Municipal Code to impose a municipal (0- 69 -29) retailers' occupation tax of one percent,and providing for publication and the filing of a certified copy of the said ordinance with the State Department of Revenue. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance Abating Mun. Bldg. The ordinance was presented abating the levy Bond Levy for 1969 for Municipal Building Bonds for the year 1969. (0- 69 -32) The ordinance was read in full. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee. Schleicher, that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Avery, that the ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. The meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Ordinance- Variation The ordinance was presented and read in full Rear Yard 700 Waukegan granting a variation from the provisions of (0- 69 -33) the Zoning Ordinance to permit a rear yard of 20 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet on the premises known as 700 Waukegan Road, as requested by the American Oil Company. The ordinance was read in full. A letter was received asking;; that the ordinance be adopted at its first presentation in order that construction may be started as soon as possible. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Schleicher then moved that the ordinance be adopted. SEconded by Trustee Turner, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Muni. Code Amend. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, Sec. 17.901 Municipal Service that the ordinance be adopted amending SEction Occupation Tax 1% 17.901 of the Municipal Code to impose a municipal (0- 69 -30) service occupation tax of one percent, and pro- viding for publication and the filing of a certified copy of the said ordinance with the State Department of Revenue. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) �lJ Nays: None (0) O 1� President Forrest signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. U Ordinance- 1969 -70 Tax Levy Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee (0- 69 -31) Turner, that the ordinance be adopted levying taxes for the year 1969 -70. Trustee Slavin questioned the levy of an amount greater than that appropriated for bonds and interest, and asked the Village attorney for his written opinion. The ordinance was adopted by,the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) Pass: Slavin (1) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance Abating Mun. Bldg. The ordinance was presented abating the levy Bond Levy for 1969 for Municipal Building Bonds for the year 1969. (0- 69 -32) The ordinance was read in full. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee. Schleicher, that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Avery, that the ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. The meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Ordinance- Variation The ordinance was presented and read in full Rear Yard 700 Waukegan granting a variation from the provisions of (0- 69 -33) the Zoning Ordinance to permit a rear yard of 20 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet on the premises known as 700 Waukegan Road, as requested by the American Oil Company. The ordinance was read in full. A letter was received asking;; that the ordinance be adopted at its first presentation in order that construction may be started as soon as possible. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Schleicher then moved that the ordinance be adopted. SEconded by Trustee Turner, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun, Code Amend. Sec. 20.203(b) Stop Sts._ Hermittage at Longfellow (4 way) Longfellow at Kipling (3 way) (0- 69 -34) The ordinance was presented and read in full amending. Section 20.203.(b) . of the Municipal Code by adding to the list of stop streets the following: Hermltage Drive at Longfellow Avenue (4 -way) Longfellow Avenue at Kipling Place (3 -way) A letter was received from School District No. 109 approving of the location of the signs and stating these streets were not used by school buses. Trustee Avery moved, seconded by Trustee Slavinl,,,that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Avery then moved that the ordinance be adopted. SEconded by Trustee Slavin, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Approve Change in Plans Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Deerfield Rd. Resurfacing Kelm that the Board approve the request for MFT Section 27.CS change in plans in oonnection with Deerfield Road resurfacing, Motor Fuel Tax Section 27 CS, as recommended by Baxter and Woodman, engineers. Adotped by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) Resolution - Appropriate $6500 Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Deerfield Rd. MFT 27 CS Schleicher, that a resolution be adopted (R- 69 -15) appropriating an'additional $6,500.00 from Motor Fuel Tax funds for Deerfield Road resurfacing, Section 27 CS. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Rays: None (0) Park Bd. Resolution Receipt was acknowledged of a Resolution Re: Brickyards adopted by the Deerfield Park Board supporting the Village's acquisition of the Brickyard property, and expressing the Board's wish to operate recreational activities on the property, for which they will furnish plans. President Forrest expressed the Board's appreciation and suggested that the Park Board be invited to meet with the Board for any discussion of the brickyard property. Approve Payment $198.41 Trustee. Kelm moved, seconded by TRustee to B & W, E Interceptor Sewer Schleicher, that payment of $198.41 be approved to Baxter and Woodman for engineering services in connection withthe East side interceptor sewer. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Payment $525 to A letter from Baxter and Woodman recommended Frank's Landscaping (Kaplan) that payment of $525.00 be approved to f'rank's E. Side Interceptor SEwer Landscaping SErvice for restoration work on Mr. Robert Kaplan's property in connection with the construction of the East side interceptor sewer; this amount to be paid from the $800.00 final payment due to the contractor, Robinson and Brock. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that payment of $525.00 be approved to Frank's Landscaping SErvice, as recommended by Baxter and Woodman, subject to a release from Mr. Kaplan. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Payment $275 to TrusteeKelm moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, Robinson (,� Brock E. Side that final payment of $275.00 be approved to Interceptor Sewer Robinson and Brock for construction of the EAst side interceptor sewer, as recommended by the engineers, Baxter and Woodman. Adopted by the following vote: i 1 Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) Reports - Communications A request was permission to 26th. The manager was directed to send a letter to no objection. 253 received from the Kiwanis Club for hold a Peanut Day Sale on September .the Club stating the Board has President Forrest asked the Board to review Meeting Rules and to suggest any changes for conducting meetings with more dispatch. The Board has received copies of schdduled meetings of other communities and he asked that Board memebrs attend one or more for any ideasn that would improve meetings. The President stated that scavenger licenses expire December 31st, and if any changes are to be made they should be dicussed now. Trustee Slavin suggested that in addition to considering going out for bids, a municipal scavenger service be explored. Trustee Kelm suggested that the Board consider increasing the number of licenses to be issued if other proposals are not feasible. The Village attorney was asked to check into the levy of a -garbage tax, and the manager directed to make a survey of other municipalities that provide municipal refuse disposal service. A resident complained•that bags of garden refuse are placed on parkways several days before pickup and are vey unsightly. O President Forrest proposed that invitations be extended to the School, Park, Library and Fire Protection District Boards to meet with the Village Board to explore V means whereby there would be more cooperation between taxing bodies. The middle of Ottober was suggested as a convenient time for an intergovernmental meeting, and the manager will investigate dates and the possibility of such a meeting. The President reported that a committee of attorneys had recodified Northbrook's Municipal Code with great success. HE d6kEa Board members to discuss recodification of Deerfield's Code with attorney friends. The Village attorney reported that the adoption of a Housing Code was on the schedule 6f the Plan Commission. A letter from the Village attorney called to the attention of the Board the passage of,Houee Bill 527 which permits the levy of a tax of .075 without referendum for police protection. A letter from Mr. C. M. Willman requested payment of $1,083.10 to Mr. John Hooper from the escrow fund for Willman Subdivision improvements, the money to be re- deposited when a house now under construction is sold. Decision was made that funds not be released for payment to the engineer Mr. John Hooper. Receipt was acknowledged of copies of correspondence regarding window well covers at 960 Northwoods Drive. Also received were copies of correspondence with the Milwaukee Road regarding a complaint about the noise from the idling of Diesel engines in the vicinity of Elm Street. The condition has been corrected. A card was received from Mr. J. L. Williams, Jr. expressing thanks for painting crosswalks on Wilmot Road. It was reported that the deed of dedication for the extension of Margate Terrace through Park District property will be signed by the Park Board on September 4th, and the matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting. In connection with a question regarding the prosecuting attorney's fees, the Village attorney will send the Bar Association's Schedule of Fees to the Board. President and Mr. Theos of discuss odor pro The Board solicitation for Forrest reported that West Deerfield Township Supervisor Bruce Frost the Lake County Health Department will attend the next meeting to 3lems at the brickyards. took no action on a request for permission to conduct a door -to -door the Leukemia Foundation on September 14th. The matter of establishing load limits on Longfellow, Hermitage and Kipling will be on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. There being no further Trustee Avery, the meeting was ATTEST: Village Clerk business, on motion by Trustee Turner, seconded by adjourned at 10:25 p.m. APPROVED: President