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January 4, 1971
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, January 4, 1971 at 8:25 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Charles'.R. Bootz
George Kelm
George P. Schleicher
Stephen M. Slavin
M. Jay turner, Jr.
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.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held December 21, 1970 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
d'v P.C. Report- Comprehensive The report of the Plan Commission was read,
N Plan - Atty. to Prepare recommending the adoption of the Comprehensive
�+ Ordinance of Adoption Plan as amended by the list of text and map
changes.
O Discussion was had on the legal implications of adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan. The Village attorney explained that the Plan primarily establishes the goals
of the Village in terms of development of land and capital improvements, and has no
legal effect except as indicating the intent of the Board and as the goals set forth
therein establish policy; however, in three instances adoption of the Plan does
has legal significance. 1. The Zoning Ordinance is an implementation of the Plan,
and in judging its validity, one factor would be the extent to which the zoning
conforms with the Plan. 2. Adoption of a Plan permits control within the mile and one -
half jurisdictional area, or to an equidistant point between municipalities if there
is overlapping. Any subdivision within the jurisdictional area must be approved by
the municipality, and if municipal restrictions are greater than county regulations,
the municipality's restrictions will control. 3. If the owner of property shown on
the Plan as public land seeks to subdivide such property, subdivision is prohibited
for a period of one year to give the public body an opportunity to acquire the land.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the Village attorney
be directed to prepare an ordinance adoption �he.Comprehensive -Plan in its entirety
in accordance with the Plan CommissioUana as amenaed by the Plan Commission report
dated December 28, 1970.
Discussion was had on various aspects of the proposed Plan, with particular
reference to the Central Business District and Plans A and B for a planned business
development of the property on Central and Osterman Avenues between Waukegan Road
and the railroad. Plan Commission Chairman Dan Stiehr stated alternate plans had
been prepared to indicate some flexibility in the redevelopment of the area, and
were intended merely to establish guidelines. The Village attorney stated that the
Village can do no more than vacate any streets or alleys, condemn land for streets
and establish municipal parking lots in furtherance of a planned commercial develop-
ment. Traffic plans for the business district can be financed by several methods,
including special assessments and the use of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Mr. Clifford Johnson presented a petition signed by the owners of 29 properties
on Central and Osterman Avenues /reoquested that Plans A and B for redetelopment70ELthe
area be rejected and the Comprehensive Plan show a designation of B -2 Central Business
District. Mr. Bjarne Stole, a BO_-yearrresident of Central Avenue, stated the area
was no longer suitable for residential uses due to commercial and industrial developments
to the north and south and the heavy traffic. Mr. Richard Ross, attorney, pointed
out that the Plan provided only six additional multiple housing units which would
.accomplish little toward meeting the housing shortage. Mr. Bruce Blietz, a resident and
property owner:-as well as President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago,
urged that provision be made for Planned Unit Developments for residential construction.
He stated that preservation of the ecology, reduced costs for maintenance of streets
and underground imp m7ements, and a variety of housing could best be provided by planned
developments. Review of the traffic plan by Mr. Paul Box was requested before final action.
The motion directing preparation of the ordinance adopting the Comprehensive
Plan carried unanimously.
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Trustee Slavin stated that preparation of the ordinance should not be
construed as the final vote on the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, which
could be accepted, rejected, or amended.
President Forrest stated the Board would hold an Open House on Saturday,
January 16 at 9 :30 a.m. to provide residents with an additional means of com-
munication with the Board.
The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m., and reconvened at 10:10 p.m.,
all members present.
BZA Report -Sign Ordinance The report and recommendations of the Board
of Zoning'Appeals regarding the-Sign regu-
lations was received and has been posted on the lobby bulletin board.
Re: Photogrammetric Topo Map The manager reported he had written to
two firms regarding the cost of a photo -
grammetric topographical map of the Village, but had not yet received replies.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the matter be kept on the
table.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Sump Pump Inspections The manager reported that letters had been
sent by the Village attorney to two property
owners regarding correction of sump pump installations and have resulted in com-
liance in one case; the second house is for sale and the owner has been given an
additional week for correction.
Report - Flodstrom Annexation
vn Couhty:Llne Road with the
tion on the site which could
Schleicher suggested that Mr
at the earliest opportunity.
The Village attorney reported he had dis-
cussed annexation of the Flodstrom property
owner, but Mr. Flodstrom plans additional construc-
not be done under Village regulations. Trustee
Flodstrom be requested to petition for annexation
Re: Police Radio Contract The manager reported he had discussed the
increased charges of the police radio con-
tract with Lake County, and also explored the use of Highland Park's facilities.
He recommended that no action be taken at this time. Decision was made that the
matter be removed from the agenda until such time as additional information is
received.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee. Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 19.211 Dog Bites Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted amending
(0 -71 -1) Section 19.211 of the Municipal Code per -
t taining to dog bites. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun, Code Amend. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 20.203(b) Turner, that the ordinance be adopted amending
Delete Hazel at Sheridan Stop Signs Section 20.203(b) of the Municipal Code by
(0 -71 -2) deleting from the list of stop streets Hazel
Avenue at Sheridan Avenue. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Boot, Kelm, Slavin, Schleicher, TUthdh (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance- Purchase of R.E. The ordinance providing for an agreement
for Public Parking (Yous) for the purchase of real estate at 807 Park
(0 -71 -3) Avenue (Yous property) for public parking
was presented. There was a question whether
presentation of the ordinance at the last meeting, where it was not read nor had
it been posted on the lobby bulletin board constituted a first presentation under
the Rules of Procedure. The Village Attorney reported he had conferred with Mr.
Yous and changes hdd been made in the last two pages, regarding prorated real
estate taxes ati'd payment of interest, and with those changes the agreement had been
accepted.
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Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the rules be
waived to permit action on the said ordinance at this meeting. Motion carried un-
animously.
Trustee Bootz then moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the ordinance be
adopted to be published twice in the Deerfield Review with attached exhibits A,
the description of the property and the Agreement. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Boot, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
The,Presihnt signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Stop Signs- Kenton & Kingston amending the Municipal Code to provide for
the erection of stop signs on Kingston at
Kenton. The ordinance has been posted.on the bulletin board in the lobby.
Re: Box Contract
Waukegan - Deerbrook Improvements
Road improvements at the.Deerbrook
these changes with Mr. Box.
Re: Report -Ill. Zoning Law
Study Commission
A report was received from the Village attorney
proposing certain changes in the contract with
Paul Box and Associates for design of Waukegan
Shopping Center. He teas requested to discuss
The manager submitted a report on the prelim-
inary draft of the Illinois Zoning Eaw Study
Commission report which, in final form after
public hearings will be submitted to the General Assembly. Discussion was had on
the preliminary report and objections to some of the provisions. Decision was m ade
that no action should be taken, either pro or con, until the final report has been
reviewed.
Accept Improvements Fox Chapel A report from the building commissioner recommended
Sub. -R &lease Escrow acceptance of improvements in Fox Chapel Sub-
(14 ,-4 division and release of escrow funds as requested
the developer. Mr. John Glorioso.
Trustee Slavin suggested that the request be taken under advisement until the
next meeting in case any resident has a complaint, and moved that the matter be
tabled until the next meeting and the request'be posted on the bulletin board. The
motion failed, the following vote being recorded-.after a second by Trustee Turner:
Ayes: Slavin, Turner (2)
Nays: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher (3)
Trustee Schleicher then moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the improvements
be accepted for maintenance and the escrow be.relaased. Adopted by the following vote
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Turner (4)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Slavin (1)
Reports - Communications The manager reported a letter had been received
from the Cook County Highway Department stating
that left turn bays would be provided at Huehl Road - Birchwood intersection on County
Line Road if the streets are aligned, and also at :Carlisle, but none would be provided
at Ellendale.
The manager reported that a letter had been received from Zera Construction
Company expressing appreciation for the extension of the contract for completion of
Hovland improvements, and the work would be scheduled as the first project in 1971.
The manager will write to Mr. Zera to clarify the misunderstanding that an extension
had been granted.
The manager reported that police squad cars purchased through the State would
cost $3,900 each, but Highland Park on local bids had been quoted a price of $3.140
each. Decision was made that bids be solicited from dealers within 10 to 15 miles
of the Village and no action be taken on the State's proposal until such local bids
have been received.
The manager reported that $1,745 had been given to the Village for the Highway
Sfety Study which must be obligated within .90 days from the date of the - letter,
and the Village must match funds.
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Approve Police Dept. Rules President Forrest reported that Chief of
Police Whitton had prepared new Rules for
the Police Department. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
that the Board approval the rules proposed by Chief Whitton.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin, seconded
by Trustee Bootz, the meeting was adjourned.at 10:55 p.m.
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