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May 24, 1971
The adjourned 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, May 24, 1971 at 8:40 p.m. The clerk called the
roll and reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
George Kelm
Werner E. Neuman
Stephen M. Slavin
M. Jay.Turner, Jr.
Absent: Charles R, Bootz
Albert E. Brust
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Messrs. Richard
Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager were also present.
Reolution Adopting
Official Flag
(R -71 -6)
Village of Deerfield.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Turner,
that the Resolution be adopted designating
the flag presented to the Village by Mr.
Vicent D'Arienzo as the Official Flag of the
A copy of the Resolution will be presented to Mr. D'Arienzo at the next
meeting.
Proclamation -Real Estate Week. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee
Kelm, that the President be authorized to
sign the Proclamation of National Real Estate Week.
Motion carried unanimously.
Hearing- Sunset & Central Yellow A public hearing was held on the application
Cab License Approved of Mr. John T. Merrill, 1815 Wilmette Avenue,
Wilmette, for a Certificate of Public Con-
venience and Necessity for the Sunset Cab Company and the Central Yellow Cab
Company. The Village attorney explained that Mr. Merrill was the new owner of
the cab companies, and the Certificate held by the previous owner was not trans-
ferable.
Mr. Merrill stated in his application that he planned to operate five cabs
in the Village, and gave as a financial reference the First National Bank of
Winnetka.
Trustee Neuman stated that no financial statement, including all unpaid
judgments, had been filed as required by Village ordinance. Mr. Merrill stated
under oath that there were no unpaid judgments against him as an individual, and
any judgments against the company would be handled by the insurance company.
Trustee Kelm pointed out that Mr. Merrill had applied as an individual and sole
owner of the companies.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the issuance of a
Certificate of Public Necessity to Mr. Merrill be approved provided he files
a full financial statement within ten days.
Motion carried unanimously.-
Mr. Merril asked the Board to amend the ordinance
in Highland Park to pick up passengers in Deerfield. The
be opposed to any change in the present ordinance.
Refer Budget to Trustee Turner moved,
Committee of Whole that consideration of
and it be referred to
Committee of the Whole. Motion carried unanimously.
to permit cabs licensed
Board stated they would
seconded by Trustee Kelm,
the Budget be postponed
the Board sitting as a
Consideration of the Salary ordinance was also postponed to the next meeting.
President Forrest stated the Manpower Commission had not,"
and and it would be on the agenda for the next meeting.
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Discussion - Scavenger Service A report from Public Works Director Klasinski
gave a rough estimate of costs if the Village
were to undertake to provide scavenger service. The Village attorney stated that
under the consent decree, the Village could cancel the contract with Van Der Mo1en
Disposal with no liability on the part of the Village.
Trustee Neuman proposed that bids on scavenger service be re- advertised. He
stated�it was his opinion that a mistake had been made when the Village became the
collection agency for a private contractor. It was explained that the Village had
undertaken the billing and collection in order to reduce the cost of service.
Discussion was had on what course of action should be taken with regard to
thecontract. Trustee Turner pointed out the matter had been discussed for many
months prior to the award of the contract, and he, personally, was well satisfied
with the service. Trustee Kelm stated there were many complaints on service. Mr.
Kieft, Deerfield Disposal, said most complaints resulted from refuse cans being
placed inside garages, and justified complaints, which were few, were taken care of
promptly. He suggested that the company's telephone number be printed on bills
which would eliminate most of the telephone calls received at the Village Hall.
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, stated there were few complaints on
service in Briarwoods Vista Subdivision, however, she objected to residents putting
bags on lawn and garden wastes at the curb several days before the date of pickup.
Mr. Klasinski stated that residents were being notified by a sticker placed on the
door that lawn and garden waste must not be placed at the QUO until the evening before
¢� the collection day.
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The Village attorney stated that under the consent decree the contract could
be cancelled within 120 days of the date of the decree or 60 days from the date of
notice, and the matter must be decided within 90 days. Trustee Neuman again urged
that the contract be opened for bids and the Village discontinue billing. President
Forrest stated the matter would be on the agenda in about 60 days for a final
decision.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that discussion be terminated.
Motion carried, Trustee Neuman voting 'Nay ".
Approve $200 - Polytechnic Inc. The Village attorney reported he had discussed
Brickyard Odor Problem the brickyard odor problem with Polytechnic, Inc.
and had been advised that an initial investiga-
tion must be made by a trained odor analyist before an estimate of cost could be
given. The charge is $40.00 per hour, and he stated that investigation might show
that further. -work would not be worthwhile.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the services of Poly -
tehnic, Inc. be engaged with a maximum expenditure of $200.00. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Turner, (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Attorney to Proceed The Village attorney reported that Special Assess -
Completion S/A 107 ment No. 107 vouchers issued to George W. Kennedy
Construction Company had been purchased by
Padden & Company, and the purchaser was anxious that the final voucher for $4,642.60
be issued and the Certificate of Completion filed in order that the vouchers may
be exchanged for bonds which are more readily salable. The purchaser has proposed
that he deposit with the Village sufficient funds to pay any claims for damages
if the Board will approve the issuance of the final voucher. He recommended that
he be authorized to notify Mr. Kennedy that evidence 6f-settlement of claims must
Defiled or the final voucher would be issued as proposed by Padden & Company.
Trustee Turner moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the Villagepattorney
be authorized to proceed as outlined above.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager reported that a hearing by the Pollution Control Board would be
held on June 3rd at the Field Museum and open burning would be discussed. He
stated that Mr.Klasinski has burned diseased elm wood only when the wind is from the
north, and there has been no burning since last fall. Trustee Neuman stated that
diseased elm trees must be burned but the Village had an obligation to avoid pollution.
He suggested that incineration be explored.
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President Forrest congratulated the manager on his election.as
President of the Illinois -Managesst "Associafmon.
Mr. Klasinski reported that Zera Construction companyy has completed
all concrete work in Hovland Subdivision under Special Assessment No. 108
and only seeding of some parkways and cleanup work remains to be finished.
The manager reported that a letter had been received from Dr. Hal Sundin
of Baxter and Woodman regarding the sewage treatment plant 4nd the matter would
be on the agenda for the next meeting. He stated the connection of certain
houses in Bannockburn to the Village's sewer system was being reviewed by Baxter
and Woodman and a report was expected shortly.
The resolution requested by Trustee Boust was read in support of
Senate bill 722 which would establish the third Tuesday in April;,the f' C
Tuesday after the first Monday in November and the date of the primary election
as the only dates on which elections may be held. The clerk stated she was
writing to the Committees on Elections to oppose the bill as being unworkable,
citing as an example the Village of Deerfield, which is in two counties, three
townships, three park districts and seven school districts, with no boundaries
coterminous with the Village limits.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that a resolution be
prepared requesting legislation to make all districts contiguous with the
corporate limits with consolidation of governmental agencies.
Motion carried, Trustee Neuman voting "Nay" and stating the proposed
resolution was an exercise in futility.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavinn, seconded by
Trustee Turner, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Preside
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