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June 7, 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, June 7, 1971 at 8:40 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Charles R. Bootz
Albert E. Brust
George Kelm
Werner E. Neuman
Stephen M. Slavin
Absent: M. Jay Turner, Jr.
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. James Stucko, representing the.Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held May 17, 1971 and the adjourned meeting of May 24, 1971 be
approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Table Budget Trustee Bootz stated the Finance Committee had
prepared a balanced budget for the fiscal year
1971 -72 which has been submitted to and reviewed by the Board. He stated it is hoped
there will be a surplus and the tax levy can be reduced. He recommended the budget
be approved as submitted with one exception - the deletion of the position and salary
of assistant manager - planner.
President Forrest thanked the FifiantecCommittee and former Trustee George
Schleicher for their work and stated the budget as presented was a compromise, but
the Board should be able to reduce the corporate tax levy.
Discussion was had on the budget. Mr. Richard Citti, 485 Shannon, asked for a
copy of the budget, and stated he had written to the Board regarding the increase in
the tax rates. He added that his State and real estate taxes had increased substan-
tially since 1968, but his income had not. It was explained that the greater part of
the increase in the Village rate was due to the levy for the library and the library
building bonds, and that despite increased salaries and additional personnel in the
Police Department there had been a small decrease in the levy for the Village's General
Fund. President Forrest directed the manager to send the breakdown of the Village's
tax levy for 1969 and 1970 to Mr. Citti.
Trustee Neuman stated it was misleading to look at the real estate tax as the
only tax paid to pupport the Village, and cited as an example the large amounts re-
ceived from the State income and sales taxes. It was his opinion that public hearings
on the budget should be instituted, and that discussion of personnel could be handled
by consideration of this matter in terms of budget rather than people.
Trustee Brust opposed the elimination of the position of planner, and stated it
ws an imposition to expect the Plan Commission to put in the time they have in the past
without giving them some relief.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that action on the budget be
postponed until the next meeting. The motion failed with the following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Neuman (2)
Nays: Bootz, Brust, Slavin (3)
Trustee Bootz then moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the budget be adopted
as presented except for deletion of the assistant manager- planner position. The
motion failed on a tie vote as follows:
Ayes: Bootz, Brust, Slavin (3)
Nays: Kelm, Neuman, Forrest (3)
Trustee Slavin stated he was resigning from the Finance Committee in view of
the President's vote which, in his opinion was a veto of the committee he had appointed.
President Forrest stated his vote should not be construed as a veto since he subscribed
to 99 per cent of the budget, but felt that clarification of some items was desirable.
Trustee Bootz staed he had no intention of resigning, but asked that further direction
be given the Finance Committee.
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Approve C.C.P.A Agreement
Trustee
Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee
Authorize Execution
Neuman,
that the Agreement between :the
Village
and the Cook County Police Associa-
tion
be approved, and execution thereof be authorized. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Bootz, Brust, Kelm,
Neuman, Slavin (5)
Nays:
None (0)
P.C. Report- Revisions A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Mun. Code & Zoning Ordinance changes in.tke Municipal Code and Zoning
Authorize Ordinance Ordinancewld copy of the proposed changes
attached. Plan Commission Chairman Dan
Stiehr stated the changes were proposed to streamline an&;set forth exact procedures
for subdivisions and to correct conflicts between the Zoning ordinance and the
Municipal Code.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the Village attorney
be directed to prepare the ordinance incorporating the Plan Commission's recom-
mendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Report Re: Purchase In connection with the offer of Mr. John Bure
Tract SE End of Woodvale to sell the small parcel of land at the south-
east end of Woodvale Avenue to the Village,
a report from the Plan Commission stated there was no reason to purchase this
property since there was no longer any possibility of connection of the proposed
Woodvale- Carlisle extension to Deerfield Road. It was the consensus of the Board
that the offer to sell should be rejected.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordin-
Plastic Pipe ance'amending sections of the Municipal Code
to permit the use of plastic pipe in certain
installations.
Mr. John Roach, Chairman of the Board of Building Appeals, stated the
request before the Board had been bdefitthe limited use of plastic pipe as stated in
the ordinance, but the Board would consider other uses if the Trustees desired.
Mr. James DiPietro, a local plumbing contractor, stated it was his opinion that
the-Board was wise to go no further than the limited use of plastic pipe since other
uses, such as hot and cold water installations within buildings, had not yet been
proved to be satisfactory.
Trustee Brust proposed, and the Board approved, that the Board of Building
Appeals be asked to review plastic pipe for other uses.
Approve Building Permits for A report from Building Commissioner Smalley
DiPietro & Sara Lee Additions recommended that building permits be issued
for additions to the DiPietro building at
398 County Line Road and the Sara Lee freezer at 500 Waukegan Road, both plans
complying fully with all ordinance requirements. He further recommended that a
50 ft. dedication for County Line Road right -of -way be obtained from Mr. DiPietro.
Mr. DiPietro stated he was willing to dedicate the 50 ft. for right -of -way. Plan
Commission Chairman Stiehr pointed out that', with the dedication, the existing
building would become non- conforming with a front yard setback of only 10 ft. 6 in.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Board authorize
the issuance of the building permit for the addition to the DiPietro building
subject to the dedication of 50 ft. for County Line Road.
Motim carried unanimously.
TRustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Board authorize
the issuance of a building permit for an addition to the Kitchens of Sara Lee
freezer. Motion carried unanimously.
Report -Sump Pump Inspections The manager reported that sump pump in-
stallations had been inspected in Clavinia
and We -Go Park Subdivisions. He stated that time recorders had been ordered and
will be installed to measure the time and volume of the discharge of sump.,.pumps
into the sanitary sewer.
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Brickyard Odor Problem The manager reported he had arranged for the
services of a specialist in odor detection,
and as soon as a day occurs in which . the odors from the brickyard landfill are notice-
able, the specialist will be called to Deerfield. He stated there had been no answer
to.his inquiry on the additional 6 in, of cover material requested by the Board.
Ordinance- Reimbursement Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,
Deerbrook Storm Sewer (Valenti) that the ordinance be pdssad providing for
;(0- 71 -16) reimbursement of part of the cost of the Deer -
brook storm sewer constructed by Mr. Joseph
Valenti, and establishing a schedule of additional charges to be paid for the connection
of certain properties to the said sewer. Adopted by the foll6wing vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Brust, Kelm, Neuman, Slavin (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
It was the Board's decision that Mr. Valenti's request that a provision for
accrued interest from the date of acceptance of the sewer be added to the special
connection charges be denied as being a departure.from the provisions of previous
recapture ordinances.
Resolution- Treats or Tricks
Friday, Oct. 29, 1971
(R -71 -7)
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Environmental Control Commission
& Changes
problems since the last meeting, and
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Brust,
that the resolution be adopted designating
Friday, October 29, 1971 as Halloween trick -or
treat time in the Village.
The first presentation was made of the ordinance
establishing an Environmental Control Commission.
Trustee Neuman stated he had talked with a
number of people interested in environmental
had invited them to attend this meeting.
The Chairman of the Highland Park Environmental Control Commission described
the organization and work of the Commission. He stated there were 11 members, 8
appointed from the public at large, and representatives from the Park Board, the City
Council and the High School. The High School representative is appointed for a one
year term, all others are appointed for two year staggered terms. Projects completed
or underway include non - returnable bottles, flood plan ordinance updating, protection
of trees during construction, meetings with other interested civic groups, open land
and regional planning. He recommended that care be taken in drawing up the ordinance
creating the Commission to clearly define lines of authority. The Highland Park
Commission has operated without a budget for the first year, but has submitted a
budget for,this year.
The Chairman of the Northbrook Commission stated the ^Northbrook Commission had
22 members which in his opinion.was.too large. The 22 members are appointed by the
Board of Trustees and are mainly interested citizens. Sub - committees have been formed,
one of the more successful being the.Education Committee which works mainly with the
schools. They have worked on an ordinance to prohibit open burning, bottle and paper
eollections and the use of insecticides. At present they are working with the
scaveggers to try to bring about the separation of wastes at the home with separate
containers for bottles and papers for recycling. He recommended a Commission of not
less than ten members with a balance between professionals and interested citizens.
Mrs. Gavin, League of Women Voters, spoke in support of the creation of the
Environmental Control Commission, and stated she, personlly favored the Highland Park
ordinance which provides for the appointment of a member from the Park Board, the
City Council, and the High School.
Mrs. Elliott, American Association of Univers ty)Womeny and Mrs. Reimenschneider,
Council of Parents and Teachers, also supported the formation of an Environmental Control
Commission. Mrs. Elliott stated she felt five members iaas too small a number for a
Commission of this sort, and recommended 10 members with a balance between experts and
interested citizens.
Bob Parker of Y.E.S. stated they supported the idea of a Commission but felt a
5 membAr-Commission was too small. While they favored in principle the appointment of
a member of Y.E.S. and a member of the Chamber of Commerce, it was their opinion that
appointments should be at the discretion of the Board since it.could not be known if
these groups would always be interested. They suggested that Highland Park's ordinance
be followed which provides for the appointment of a Junior or Senior from the High
School for a one year term.
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Trustees Slavin.and Neuman-thanked the representatives of the groups who
had attended the meeting and whose helpful statements had been appreciated.
Tu tee Neuman stated that he had discussed the appointment of a member of the
Park Board with the Park Board President, Peter Trenchard.. Mr..Trenchard had
stated the Park,Board was too busy at this time with acquisition of land and
improvement of recreational facilities to serve on the Commission.
Trustee Neuman moved,seconded by Trustee Slavin, that Section 18.601 be
amended to provide for the appointment of 9 members, seven members at large, 1
member from the High School; and a member of the Board of Trustees, with both the
High School and Board members to be appointed for a one year term.
Discussion was had on whether a member of the Board of Trustees should be
appointed.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the motion be
amended to provide for the appointment of an 8 member Commission,the.Boardcof
Trustee member to be deleted. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Neuman's motion, as amended, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Neuman, Slavin (4)
Nays: Brust (1)
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that Section 18.604 -
Powers, be amended by adding a sub - section E - to strive to create awareness of
the problems created by environmental polluition among the citizens of Deerfield.
Adopted by the follwoing vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Brust, Neuman, Slavin (4)
Nays: Kelm (1)
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that subsection A of
Section 18.604 be amended to read in part as follows: "A. To recommend amendments
or additions from time to time - - - ".
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Slavin also suggested that.the word. "are" be substituted for
"continue to be" in the second line of the first paragraph of the ordinance.
The meeting was recessed at 10:45.p.m., and reconvened at 11:00 p.m.
Accept Solander Bid $47855.73 The.manager reported that two bids' ~had,been
H.S. Traf.fielLightAs received on the installation of traffic
lights at the High School entrance drive
on Waukegan Road, as follows: Eric Bolander - $47,855.73; and Ziegler Company -
$67,388.04.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the low bid of
$47,855.73 submitted by Eric Bolander.be accepted, subject to receipt of an
affidavi8 of non - collusion, and approval by the State Division of Highways.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Brust. Kelm, Neuman, Slavin (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Ordinance Amendment Trustee Brust stated that several errors
Re: Approval of Zoning Map had been discovered in the Village's Zoning
Map, and since the map is used frequently
by the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, it is essentid.l that it be
correct. He cited several errors in the present map.
The manager stated many errors had been corrected. Discussion was had on
whether it would be better to have an entirely new zoning map prepared or the
present map corrected. It was the consensus that a complete redrawing of the map
would not be desirable, since new errors might creep in.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Zoning Ordinance
be amdndddby providing for approval of the Zoning Itap upon recommendation of the
Plan Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Reports - Communications The manager reported the State had approved
right turn lanes at the County Line - Waukegan
Road intersection, and Mr. Joseph Valenti had agreed to grant an easement. Mr.
Stucko reported he had discussed the easement on the Standard Oil property with the
company, and while no decision-had been reached, it was felt the easement would be-
granted. President Forrest directed the manager to inform the State that progress
is being made on the acquisition of easements for the right turn lanes.
A letter from Dr. Hal Sundin of Baxter and Woodman proposed a workshop meeting
with the Board to discuss improvements to the sewage treatment plant. President
Forrest stated this matter should also be discussed with the Plan Commission in a
workshop meeting. Trustee Brust stated that the Comprehensive Plan indicated maximum
population, and suggested that effluent restrictions be discussed in connection with
uses other than residential. It was pointed out that the Municipal Code provided for
charges for excess facilities use. Trustee Neuman stated that the meeting with Baxter
and Woodman would be more productive if background material is given to the Trustees
prior to the meeting. President Forrest directed that this be done, including the
report of approximately 4 years ago.
Re: N.S. Gas Proposal A letter agreement to supply gas for heating
and domestic hot water without charge for
the Village Hall, Village garage and new library building was received from the
ef+ North Shore Gas Company. The manager stated that if the Village acquires the
N present library building and gas heating is installed, the company will provide 60 per
d+ cent of the gas used for heating and hot water without charge.
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Trustee Kelm questioned the phrase "in lieu of franchise tax" in the agreement
letter, and the agreement was referred to the Village attorney.for review.
ApproveAgreement -State Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
Highway Maintenance that the Agreement for the maintenance of State
p marked route Ill. 43 in the Village for the
year July 1, '1971 to June 30, 1972 with automatic extension to cover the year ending
June 30, 1973, be approved and execution thereof be authorized. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:Bootz, Brust, Kelm, Neuman, Slavin (5)
Nays: None (0)
14-- : North Ave. Improvmentss A letter from the Village of Bannockburn enclosed
two bids for North Avenue improvements:
SkokieVall'ey Asphalt Co. $9,840.00
Liberty Asphalt Products 7,700.00 Alt. I- $7,040.00
The Bannockburn Board has authorized the expenditure of $4,000.00 for the improvement,
and recommended that the contract be awarded to Liberty ^.•Asphalt,,Products.
The manager explained that the joint improvement of North Avenue had been dis-
cussed for several years. Trustee Slavin stated that unquestionably North Avenue needed
improvement, but he did not approve of the manner of proceeding and bids should have
been solicited jointly.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that Bannockburn's proposal for
North Avenue improvements be accepted, but the Bannockburn Board should be informed
that in future joint matters, approval of both the Deerfield and Bannockburn Board's
would be necessary. The motion failed, a tie vote being recorded as follows:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Neuman (3)
Nays: Bootz, Slavin, Forrest (3)
The matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
Re: Transportation District The manager reported a letter had been received
from Mr. Thomas Ploss of the Milwaukee Railroad
regarding action on the Transportation District. The manager was asked to inquire
why other communities along the Milwaukee Road have taken no action and to report to
the Board. Trustee Kelm suggested that the first presentation of the transportation
district ordinance be made at the next meeting, in order that final action thereon
could be taken at any subsequent meeting.
Re: H.P. Water Rate Increase A letter from the City of Highland Park explained
the formula for water rate increases. 'Trustee
Brust-stated he was not necessarily concerned about the rate formula, but rather the
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rate charged Highland Park residents, and whether other municipal expenditures
were being charged against Highland Park's water fund. The manager will give
Trustee Brust a copy of the contract.
Re: Orchard PUD =1520 Rosewood A letter from the Village attorney stated
that the Orchard property at 1520 Rosewood
was not zoned R -1 -B, and therefore the Planned Unit Development recommended by
the Plan Commission was not appropriate. He suggested that both the rezoning and
approval of the planned development could be consolidated and a public hearing on
both matters be heard at the same time.
Plan Commission Chairman Stiehr stated the building commis6ioner had been
asked to review similar properties inc-the area for which R -1 -B zoning would be
appropriate in order that the matter of rezoning could be disposed of at one time.
Re: Antique Car Vehicle Licences President Forrest stated'.that an antique
car owner had recently received a ticket
and been fined for violation of the Village's vehicle license ordinance as a
result of the Police Department's enforcement program. He stated the State gives
pmferential treatment to antique cars in motor vehicle licenses.
Mr. William Winslow, President of the Antique Car Owner's Club, stated antique
cars are seldon driven on village streets. Cars are continually maintained and cared
for, and many are driven once or twice and then laid up for a year or two for
repairs and further restoration. He stated this was the first time an antique car
owner had been issued a ticket in any municipality for failure to purchase a vehicle
license.
Trustee Slavin suggested that this matter be handled by a directive from the
Chief of Police that antique cars shall not be ticketed for no vehicle licnse.
Re: NIPC Wastewater Plans The manager reported that the impact state-
r ment from the Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission's Regional Wastewater Plan and Program.had.indicated that Deerfield will
continue to operate as an independent plant for the foreseeable future, and there
are no regionally approved plans for the southeast sector of Lake County.
Information requested by the Commission has been sent.
Reports - Communications Letters were received from the President
of Niles and the Northeastern Illinois
Planning Commission regarding bills introduced in the legislature pertaining to
the services, budgets and membership of the Commission. No action has been taken
on these bills by the Deerfield Plan Commission.
The financial statement submitted by Mr. John Merril:l;.,owner of the Sunset
Cab and Central Yellow Cab companies was referred to the Village attorney for review.
A letter was received from Senator Cecil Partee and Representative Clyde
Choate regarding Anti - Pollution Bond Act funds.
Notification was received from-Attorney General William Scott of the
Court's decree in connection with the suit filed against scavengers.
Oppose Rezoning Sanders Notice was received from the Cook County
& County Line - Cook Co. Zoning Board of Appeals on the hearing to be
held June 4, 1971 on a petition to rezone
property at the corner of Sanders and Lake -Cook Road to the General Service District
for a gas station and 'shopping center.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Village oppose
the rezoning on the basis that such rezoning should be considered only as part of
a devebpment plan for the entire area.
Motion carried unanimously.
Support H.B. 1564- Trailers The manager reported that the Illinois Municipal
League had urged support of House Bill 1564
which would authorize municipalites to regulate trailers. Trustee Neuman moved,
seocnded by Trustee Brust, that a letter be sent urging enactment*, of the bill.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Neuman, Forrest (3)
Nays: Bootz, Kelm (2)
Pass: Slavin (1)
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Support SB 744 -MFT Funds Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee
. Brust, that a letter be sent in support of
Senate Bill 744 which would allow communities to spend 25 per cent of unencumbered
vib:tor Fuel Tax funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports The manager reported that the Lake County
Health Department had been notified about the
discharge of a milky liquid from the Hattis Building on the west side of Wilmot Road.
Public Works Director Klasinski had obtained a sample which was analyzed and found to
have a high BOD content, and appeared to be a floor wax or polish. The Lake County
Health Department had investigated and were unable to find any discharge.
The manager reported that the Highway Safety Commission had approved the
purchase of a Police van, 50 per cent of the cost to be paid by the Commission and
50 per cent by the Village. It was the consensus that the van should not be purchased.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin,seconded by Trustee
Neuman, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
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Village Clerk
Prepare Ordinance Re:
Affidavits
Trustee Neuman stated it was his opinion that
the requirement
that affidavits of non - collusion
be filed with bids be
extended to
cover matters before
the Human Relations Council.
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Trustee Slavin moved,
seconded by
Trustee Neuman, that
an ordinance be prepared to
require the filing of
such affidavits.
Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm;tO-
Uman•, Sldjvin
(4)
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Nays: Brust (1)
Trustee Bootz
asked Trustee
Slavin to reconsider
his resignation from the
Finance Committee .
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin,seconded by Trustee
Neuman, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
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Village Clerk