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03/01/1971i March 1, 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, March 1, 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. A group of Girl Scouts presented the flag and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned meeting held February 22, 1971 were read and approved on motion by Trustee Slavin, seconded by Trustee Bootz, and carried unanimously. The Board of Education of School District No. 109 asked that action on its petition to rezone property at 1050 Deerfield Road be postponed to the March 15th meeting. Appoint William Harper Pr.esidentrForrest proposed• the�.appo ntmentiof - toi.PlAn,-C6mmissi6n5 Mr:.'.William; Harp ert_to,)the Plan,"COmmsssion to frill.: the vacancy,>created ` byath"kesignation of Mr. Louis Leichentritt. Trustee Bdotzcimoved,: seconded:-by -Trusteef-:TurneY :.tthAt: the,-appointnientrof Mr,iHa.rper'besappro -V&dn Motion carried unanimously. Report -Sump Pump Survey The manager reported that sump pump instailay ='.:,n tions had been inspected at 54 houses in the past month. One istallation has been die tested, and three are in violation. Discussion was had on whether an ordinance should be enacted which would require the disconnection of footing drain tile from the sanitary sewer, even though the connection was legal at the time the installation was made. Several members stated they felt the survey should be completed before any decision is made. Decision'was made that no action be taken until the Phase I report is re- ceived from Baxter and Woodman and the sump pump inspection program has been completed. Also discussed was a means of determining the amount of water dis- charged into the sanitary sewer system from footing drain tiles. Gas Storage Tank Leak The Village attorney reported that he had Determination Ordinance received from Rolf Jenson & Associates a draft of a recommended ordinance on the in- stallation and testing of flammable liquid storage tanks and a copy of the National Fire Protection Association Code which is incorporated in the ordinance by refer- ence. He stated he had rewritten the previously prepared ordinance to include the recommendations. It is required taht three copies of the Code shall be on file with the clerk before passage of the ordinance: Copies will be made,and sent to the Board. Reject Ad Hoc Sewer Trustee Slavin stated that, in attempting Survey Committee Proposal to formulate specifications for a proposed ad hoc sewer survey committee, he had con- cluded that formal specifications would not be desirable, but rather limited to a statement of purpose which he envisioned as simply to serve as advisors to the Board to carry through the functions stated in the specifications for the survey. He proposed a committee of three professional engineers who would review the Baxter and Woodman report and submit its comments and recommendations to the Board. He pointed out that several engineers had offered their services and suggested that these names and any others be referred to the Manpower Commission. Discussion was had on the advantages and disadvantages of such a committee. President Forrest stated the Baxter and Woodman report would be made public and the Board would welcome comments of citizens. ,ar U Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Board create a three man ad hoc committee for the purpose of reviewing the Baxter and Woodman written report and to submit any comments, proposals and recommendations they may have to the Board of Trustees. The motion failed, the following vote being recorded: . Ayes: Kelm, Slavin (2) Nays: Bootz, Schleicher, Turner (.3) Ordinance - Planned Development Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, Lots 67 & 68, Hovland Sub. that.the ordinance be passed approving a planned (0 -71 -7) development of Lots 67 and 68 in Hovland Sub- division. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Boot ;, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Report -Gov. Proposal Re: Transportation Bond Issue airports and mass transportation, conflict with the Milwaukee Road's report on what other communities a P.C. Report- Rezoning Petition 645 Osterman (Johnson) to B -2 Petition Denied Central'Business District, but a larger size. presort. The Village attorney reported on Governor Ogilvie's proposed $900,000,000 bond issue for improved transportation, to include highways, and stated it seemed unlikely there would be any Project Transi -Plan. The manager was asked to re doing in this connection. A report from the Plan Commission recommended denial of the petition -7of Mr. Clifford Johnson to rezone property at 645 Osterman Avenue from the R -6 two - family classification to the B -2 stated they would look favorably on a development of The meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m., all members Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that Mr. Johnson's petition to rezone the property at 645 Osterman to-.the B -2 classification be denied. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin (4) Nays: Turner '(1) Mr. Clifford Johnson described the size of the building which could be con- structed at 645 Osterman, meeting all requirements of the B- 2-regulations, and stated that any traffic problems created by business zoning could be resolved by making Central and Osterman Avenues one -way streets, and with a 66 ft. dedicated right -of- way for these streets, the pavement could be widened. Trustee Kelm'questioned whether-the Real Estate Research report of three years ago should not be re- evaluated at this time in consideration of the expanded Deerbrook Shopping Center and other shopping areas. The manager was directed to get cost estimates for updating the report. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance No Parking - Waukegan & Lake -Cook Rds. amending the Municipal Code to prohibit parking on Waukegan Road from Lake -Cook Road to the south corporate limits and on Lake -Cook Road from Waukegan Road to the Milwaukee Railroad right -of -way. The - ordinance has been posted on the lobby bulletin board. 1969 MFT Audit Received Receipt was acknowledged on the 1969 Audit of of Highways. meeting. Motor Fuel Tax funds from the Illinois Division The treasurer's report on the audit will be on the agenda for the next EPA Letter Re: Sewage Treatment A letter from the Environmental Protection Agency stated that investigation had reved.ed the dis- charge of pollutional matter from the east side lift station and from a broken tile adjacent to the first cell of the lagoon at the sewage treatment plant, and directed that immediate corrective action be taken. The letter included a reminder that higher standards for effluent must be met by July 1972, and further, that the present plant is receiving loads in excess of the design capacity and that any request for permits to connect additional loads to the plant.will be critically examined and possibly denied. It was suggested that arrangements be made with industries to (educe their waste load, and sludge from the Sara Lee plant be hauled to another site. i4Q The manager stated that the broken tile, which is part of the old Imhoff tank installation, will be blocked as soon as possible. Dr. Hal Subdin of Baxter and Woodman has been asked to evaluate the other matters referred to in the letter, and his report will be sent to the Board as soon as it.is received. Discussion was had on the financing of the improvements to the plant required by the State and whether State or Federal funds might be available for this purpose. The manager reported that complaints .of odors from the Sara Lee pretreatment plant had been investigated and found to be from the landfill at the brickyards. The Lake County Health Department has been notified and its report will be sent to the Board. Water from the landfill operation which is being pumped into the west drainage ditch will be tested for contamination. Reports- Communcations A letter from Mr. Joseph Valenti questioned charges for connection to the County Line Road sewer, and pointed out that the property had been purchased from Phil Johnson who had paid a proportionate share of the cost of the sewer. The matter was referred to the Village attorney for examination. A letter from Mr. Joseph Valenti: asked the Village to accept the dedication of storm and sanitary sewer lines in the Deerbrook Shopping Center as well as those which will be installed in the addition. Easements will be given. Decision was made that action on this request be postponed and the manager was directed to notify Mr. Valenti of this decision. The Board approved changes proposed by Mr. Paul Box and Baxter and Woodman on the signalization of Petersen Lane to eliminate the pedestrian push buttons and to place the southbound far right signal head on the existing pole. A letter from the Department of Public Works and Buildings approved the maintenance of the temporary by- pass ~across the west drainage ditch at Lake - Cook Road. President Forrest reported that the Budget prepared by the administrative staff had been referred to the Budge Committee consisting of Trustees Schleicher., Bootz and Slavin. The President stated that-domplaints had been received on scavenger service and while service had improved, he would like a report on complaints. Resolution Opposing R.R. Discussion was had on proposed rate increases Rate Increases requested by the Milwaukee Road, amounting to approximately 7� per cent on commuter tickets; but eliminating round trip tickets and an increase of more than 20 per cent on 25 ride tickets. The Village attorney was requested to check what other communities are doing in connection with the proposed increase. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that a resolution be adopted opposing the elimination of the round trip ticket and the increase in 10 ride and 25 ride tickets on the grounds that these large increases are not in the best interests of the residents of the Village. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin, seconded by Trustee Bootz, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. APPROVED: , President ATTEST: t A Village Clerk