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08/17/1970 (2)August 17, 1970 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, August 17, 1970 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Charles R. Bootz George P. Schleicher Stephen M. Slavin Absent: George Kelm M. Jay Turner, Jr. and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and A.M. Cleven, representing the Village manager. Trustee Schleicher moved, secondedcby Trustee Bootz, that the minutes of the regular meeting ' -heTd;,,Augiist;3.1:,1970 be approved as submitted: Motion carried tnanimously. Approve Warrant No. W -70 -8 Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that Warrant No. W -70- 8 - payment of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the Q following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0) S.C. Report- Speed limits on A report from the Safety Council recommended Kipling & Longfellow a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Kipling Place and Longfellow Avenue, but expressed the opinion that the ultimate solution to the problem was enforcement rather than speed limits. S.C. Report - Longfellow - Kipling A report from the Safety Council recommended Sidewalks - Authorize Appraisement the installation of sidewalks on Longfellow Avenue and Kipling Place. Safety Council member Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph stated there were sidewalks on some properties, but some were at the curb and none were four or five feet wide with a parkway. The Village attorney stated that if sidewalks meeting present standards were installed by special assessments, there could be a question whether property that has a side- walk would benefit to the extent of the cost. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that an appraisement be authorized of properties on Longfellow and Kipling to determine the feasibility of a special assessment for sidewalks. Motion carried unanimously. Report- Hoffman - Petersen - Deerfield Reports on the Deerfield- Petersen - Hoffman & Kenton - Kipling - Deerfield - Inter- intersection were received from the Safety sections - Authorize Study Council and Public Works Direttor Klasinski. Mr. Paul Box, traffic consultant, recommended the extension of the present signalization to include Petersen Lane. He stated some temporary steps can be taken - a line painted with a sign "STOP AT LINE ", but he saw no advantage in other Safety Council recommendations. He drew a sketch to show the locations of additional traffic signals and a pedestrian crosswalk. He pointed out the additional signalization and the.pedestrian walk would eliminate three curb parking spaces but stated he saw no other way to improve traffic and pedestrian ht this off -set intersection. Mr. Box stated the Deerfield - Kenton - Kipling intersection cannot be properly evaluated until school starts when a traffic and pedestrian court should be made. Further study of both intersections would be required before a final recommendation can be made. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that studies of the above two intersections be included.in the Traffic Safety Survey being conducted by Mr. Box. Motion carried unanimously. Sacks Subdivision Referred The Sack Subdivision of 3 lots was referred to the Village attorney and building commissineer for verification of zoning classification. P.C. Report- Parking A report from the Plan Commission recom- Next to Residential mended that the Zoning Ordinance be amehded to providedthat in other than 'residential districts, no parking space or access driveway shall be located nearer than 25 feet to any lot zoned for residential use except when the immediately adjoining 25 feet of such residentially zoned lot is used for parking or for an access drive- way. Discussion was had on the proposed amendment. Trustee Slavin stated it was his opinion that the amendment be considered in connection..with a comprehen-- sive review of the Zoning Ordinance. Plan Commission Chairman Dan Stiehr stated the Plan Commission recommended that the change be made immediately. Trustee Schleicher moved that the Village attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance in accordance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission. The motion failed for lack of a second. P.C. Report - Multiple Occupancy A report from the Plan - Commission recom- in M Districts mended that the Zoning Ordinance be amended not more shall not there was to provide that in M- Manufacturing Districts than one principal building shall be located on any lot and such building be devoted to more than one principal use. The Village attorney stated a problem in defining the exact meaning intended by the Plan Commission. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the Village attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance embodying the provisions recommended by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Schleicher, Slavin (2) Nays: Bootz (1) Approve Preliminary Plat The Plan Commission recommended approval Likes Sub. + Bond or Covenant of the preliminary plat of the Likes Sub - division of three lots at the northwest corner of Broadmoor and Somerset with the provision that the owner file a bond or cash escrow for improvements on Broadmoor and the proposed middle of the block street. Mrs. Audrey Meldahl, realtor, stated if would be a hardship to the owner cif a bond is required since he plans to sell only the house on the fully improved lot. She stated the owner.would agree to a covenant which would spell out that no building permit would be issued for the two vacant lots until improvements are installed. The Village attorney stated such a covenant would protect a purchaser and the Village, and would not preclude the installation of improvements by special assessments.. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the preliminary plat of the Likes Subdivision be approved subject to posting bond or a suitable covenant. Motion carried unanimously. President Forrest stated he would veto the subdivision. P.C. Report - Recommend The Plan Commission recommended the purchase Purchase Favelli Property of the ravelli-'. property at 859 Deerfield Road and also all other property in the area when it becomes available for future parking. Approve Final Plat - Resub. The Plan Commission having approved the Lots 18,19,20,21, Briarwoods final plat of. the Resubdivision of Lots 18, Country Club Estates 19, 20 and.21, Briarwoods County Club Estates into three lots, Trustee,Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the plat be approved and execution thereof authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Audit Discussion was had on the Audit report T from Wolf and Company and the qualified opinion with regard to the omssion of accounts for general and utility fundffixdd,'aassets. Mr. Robert Schultz, auditor, explained this statement is in accordance with the principles established by the American Society of CPAs. Mr. A.M. Cleven, treasurer, stated that, in order to set up a fixed assets account it would be necessary to go back to 1903 and would Ll tO CV Q T511 not reflect the value of assets as far as the Village is concerned. The Village attorney suggested the matter be taken up with the office of the Auditor of Public Accounts. *He rendered an oral opinion that the Board could legally accept a qualified opinion. *Correction - added 8/31/70 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the Audit be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m. Re: Maplewood School Mr. J. K. Willman, Hazel Avenue, reported Sewer Connections that correction of sewer connections at the Maplewood School appeared to be almost finished. President Forrest stated that dye tests.:wi,1Tll.be ::made after the work is completed to insure that no storm water will be discharged into the sanitary sewer. Report.- J.?roject Transi -Plan In connection with the Milwaukee Railroad's proposed Project Transi -Plan, the Village attorney stated he had reviewed the Federal and State Mass Transit Acts and the organization of the Illinois Central Railroad's South Suburban Mass Transit District, presently the only one in Illinois although the Burlington Railroad district is being organized. He stated that the powers granted by the Acts are much greater than those proposed by the Milwaukee Railroad. Mr. Houpt explained in detail the powers of a Transit District, appointment of members to the governing Board, financing, allocation of profits, improvements, sale or lease of equipment and the annexation to or disconnection from a District. He stated that-the Letter of Intent requested by the Milwaukee Railroad was not legally binding, but merely a commitment to the principle that a Mass Transit District should be organized. Approve Letter of Intent Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Project Transi -Plan Schleicher, that the President be authorized to execute the Letter of Intent as requested by the Milwaukee Railroad for the organization of Project Transi -Plan. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Church's Plan In connection with the proposed widening of the Re: North Ave. Paving North Avenue pavement in front of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Mr. William Russell, a member of the Church Board of Trustees, proposed an alternate plant which would save approximately 70 large trees and result in savings in costs which would permit the Church to keep all its property, but would still accomplish the objective._oU greater traffic and pedestrian safety. He requested that the Church be permitted to construct additional pavement which would gradually taper the present 35 ft. pavement to the narrow two -lane pavement, and thereby eliminate the hazard of the abrupt change in width. He also suggested that street lights and "NO Parking" signs be installed. Several residents expressed approval of this suggestion which would provide greater safety but would tend to keep fast through traffic from this residential area. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the proposal of the Church be approved, and the assistance of the Public Works Department be offered in arriving at a final plan, reserving to the Board the right of approval of the plans and specifications. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Sec. 18.413 - Smoke (0- 70 -32) permitted emissions of smoke. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted amending Section 18.413 of the Municipal Code pertaining to smoke and establishing standards for A representative from Kitchens of Sara Lee requested that provision be made for a breakdown of equipment which could result in smoke of a greater density than that permitted by the ordinance, but would be beyond the control of the owner. A representative from the Milwaukee Railroad stated that the 15 second limitation on greater density smoke permitted from Diesel locomotives 4accllerating from a stationary position was unrealistic and suggested a 3 minute limitation. He .pointed out that smoke from Diesel trucks was a greater source of air pollution than that from the operations of the railroad. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the word Ylocomotives" in parag}Th 2(b) be replaced by the word 'vehicles ". Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher (2) Nays: Slavin (1) The ordinance was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun, Cgde Amend. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Art. VII, Chap. 17 - Scavengers Slavin, that the ordinance be adopted (0- 70 -33) amending Article VII of.Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Scavengers. Adopted by the following vote: ___ . I -_ Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest. (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Sec. 18.203 -Res. Refuse Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted Container secs. amending Section 18.203 of the Municipal (0- 70 -34) Code pertaining to residential refuse con- tainer specifications. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Authorize Ordinance Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by 25 mph Speed Limit Trustee Bootz, that the Village attorney on Longfellow be directed to prepare and ordinance establishing a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Longfellow Avenue. 1. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion of a requirement for inspection and testing of gasoline storage tanks was deferred at the request of the Fire District. Trustee Slavin requested that discussion of procedures for sump pump inspections be deferred to,the next meeting. Tax Levy Ordinance The Village attorney stated that the amounts (0- 70 -35) appropriated for the Police Pension Fund should be carried over to the tax levy except for a reduction to $4,000 of the amount appropriated for refunds. Trustee Bootz moved that the Tax Levy Ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Trustee Slavin and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Supplemental St. & Bridge Levy ord,:nanceaproviding for a supplemental tax levy for street and bridge purposes. The ordinance will be posted on the lobby bulletin board. Talle R.R. V asking Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that discussion of the Milwaukee Railroad station parking be tabled until after a survey has been made and a report from the Plan Commission has been received. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Presentation- 9rdiannces Trespassed sProhibited Solicitors Library Variaions and Ordinance granting variations respect to the library building. board in the lobby. The first presentation was made of the following ordinances: Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code to prohibit trespasses; Ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Solicitors; from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with The ordinances have been posted on the bulletin Complaints on Hovland Improvements A group of residents from Hovland Subdivision stated that improvements being installed in the subdivision are not satisfactory. They complained that sidewalks are several feet higher than street pavement on some lots and do not meet specifications for thickness of concrete, street pavement and sidewalks are cracked and do not extend the full length of some properties, and excess dirt has been deposited on private property. Some driveways are so steep cars hit the sidewalk on entering and leaving. * Trustee,Slavin stated he had visited the subdivision and had found that a side- walk �- a-- &4vewa-y-)was 3!� inches thick instead of 6 inches as specified. He and Trustee Schleicher urged Board members to inspect the improvements to see what can be done to correct conditions complained of. Mr. James Tiffany, Laurel Avenue, asked the Board to require the installation of a satellite for the use of the workmen. He also requested that letters be sent to the engineers and contractors asking why these conditions exist and why the work has not been completed. *Correction 8/"51/70 President Forrest stated the matter would be on the agenda for the next meeting when the engineer and contractors will be directed to be present to discuss the complaints. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. An ordinance was presented amending Section Eliminate Police Capt. Sec. 7.001 7.001 of the Municipal Code to eliminate the (0- 70 -36) position of Police Captain. President Forrest explained that former Police Chief David Petersen, who held the permanent rank of captiin, is now on full retirement pension instead of disability pension. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee.Slavin then moved that the ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Trustee Schleicher, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Police Chief Salary An ordinance was presented establishing a (0- 70 -37) salary of $17,500 per year for the Chief of Police. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Bootz then moved that the ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Trustee Schleicher, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0) The President MFT Resolution Appro $70,000- Resurfacing (R- 70 -15) Warwick Road, Cumnor signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. priating Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Boot, that the Resolution be adopted appropriating $70,000 from Motor Fuel Tax funds for the resurfacing of Hoffman Lane, Oxford Road, Court and Carlisle Place. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Forrest (4) Nays: None (0)