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December 6, 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, December 6, 1971 at 8:13 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
Absent: Stephen M. Slavin
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 Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held November 15, 1971 be approved as corrected. (Page 250- Re:
Law Suit -Scott vs. Cast Iron Pipe Cos. - Add "Trustees Kelm and Slavin left the
meeting" at beginning, at end add "Trustees Kelm and Slavin re- enterddtthe meeting
and were present thereafter."
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for considera-
tion. Trustee Brust moved, seconded by
Trustee Kelm, that Item 1 - Letter from Padden & Company relative to Special Assess-
ment No. 107, be deleted. Motion carried unanimausly.
CONSENT AGENDA
Letter regarding Local Improvement Act from State Highway Department.
Letter from Jack Loftus for IMRF Executive Trustee vote, so recommend.
Resolutions authorizing signators for Village checks. (R -71 -15 & R- 71 -16).
Release of $31,330.75 escrow funds for underground improvements, Laurel
Hill A.
BZA Report -1st National Bank Sign A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
Authorize Ordinance recommended that the variation requested by
the First National Bank of Deerfield be granted
to permit the erection of a free - standing double faced illuminated sign, each side
23 sq. ft. in area, located 2 ft. from the north property line.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the report be approved,
and the Village attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance granting the variation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Veto Parking Ordinance (0- 71 -52) President Forrest vetoed the ordinance passed
Fail to Pass Amended Ordinance at the regular meeting on November 15, 1971
(0- 71 -52), which prohibited parking at any
time on both sides of Deerfield Road from Waukegan Road to the east Village limits,
and on both sides of Waukegan Road from Deerfield Road to the north Village limits.
In his veto message, he cited the reduction in the number of on`�street parking
spaces over a period of years, and stated that, while he agreed with the Comprehen-
sive Plan and Traffic Study which recommended that on- street parking be eliminated,
no time schedule had been set. He recommended acceptance of the Safety Council's
recommendation to eliminate several parking spaces east of Ford's Pharmacy, in the
interests of safety. He urged the Board to allow the appointment of representatives
of the Board and Plan Commission to work with a groupt'of property owners and busi-
nessmen on an acceptable off - street parking plan.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the ordinance be re-
considered. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Neuman (3)
Nays: Bootz (1)
Trustee Slavin's statement was read in which he stated he favored the re-
moval of parking on Deerfield and Waukegan Roads as recommended by the Traffic
Safety Report and the Comprehensive Plan. He pointed out the ordinance had been
passed unanimously by the five members present at the last meeting. He proposed a
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three -part program to alleviate parking and traffic problems in the Central Business
District. He urged the President to withhold his announced veto, but if the ordinance
is vetoed, he hoped the Board would override the President's action. He would have
no objection to a delay until after Christmas in the effective date of the ordinance.
A lengthy discussion was had on the pros and cons of on- street parking. Trustee
Brust pointed out the parking problem has existed for many years, and could continue
for a few years more if necessary. He stated the cooperative use of parking is a
problem to be resolved by the Chamber of Commerce.
Trustee Brust moved that the matter be referred to the Safety Council for study
of locations where on- street parking must be eliminated for reasons of safety. The
motion tailed for lack of a second.
Several businessmen spoke in opposition to passage of the ordinance. Trustee
Neuman stated the ordinance had been discussed at two meetings, and while two letters
had been received objecting to the elimination of parking, no one had attended a
Board meeting to speak against the ordinance. He moved that reconsideration of the
ordinance be tabled until the full Board is present. The motion failed for lack of a
second.
Mr. Robert York, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a petition
cf+ signed by 56 businessmen of the Central Business District, asking that the ordinance
be rescinded, and a committee be appointed to formulate plans for off - street parking.
He suggested investigation of Danville's plan to build a three -story parking facility
in the center of town which will be paid for by revenue bonds. He stated one merchant
is moving to Lake Forest and others have hesitated to come into Deerfield because of
the parking problem which would be worsened by the elimination of all on- street parking.
All agreed elimination of on- street parkin�gg was a desirable goal.
Safety Council member Mrs. Laura I�ee Christoph stated the Council had recommended
the elimination of five parking spaces east of the Ford Pharmacy, but as a citizen she
objected to any on- street parking in the business district. She stated some parking
lots are poorly marked and people are not aware of their existence. The problem is
increased by barriers and fences erected between parking lots, which can require two
or three exits and entries to several buildings and thus adding to traffic congestion.
She reported-the Safety Council receives many complaints on the use of residential
streets as a bypass to avoid the Deerfield- Waukegan Road intersection. She urged the
removal of all on- street parking in the Central Business District.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the ordinance be amended
to establish an effective date of July 1, 1972. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Neuman (3)
Nays: Bootz (1)
Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the ordinance as
amended b-e passed. The motion failed by the.following vote; a favorable vote of four
being required:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Neuman (3)
Nays: Bootz, Forrest (2)
President Forrest and Trustee Kelm will represent the Village in meeting with
a Committee from the Chamber of CommerCeto work on parking plans.
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m., Trustee Bootz leaving the meeting at
that time, and was reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
Padden &PCd.iLetter Re: S/A 107 A .letter from Padden and Co. requested there be
no reduction in the Village's assessment for
Public Benefits under Special Assessment No. 107, Hovland improvements. Trustee Brust
moved approval of Padden and Co.'s request. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Ordinance Adopting Official Map Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman,
(0- 71 -53) that the ordinance adopting an official map and
standards governing the development of the Village
of Deerfield be passed. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Neuman, Forrest (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Ordinance Failed -Bldg. Code Amend. Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee
Re: Bldgs. 2500 Sq. Ft. in Fire Kelm, that Section 22.102 of the Municipal
Limits Code be amended by adding by the addition
of special requirements pertaining to the
construction of one -story buildings of 2,500 sq. ft. or less within the Fire
Limits. The motion failed for lack of the required four affirmative voteq, the
following vote being recorded:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm (2)
Nays: Neuman (1)
Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the matter be
placed on the agenda for the next meeting for discussion. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm (2)
Nays: Neuman (1)
Trustee Kelm stated there were a number of important matters on the agenda
which could be defeated by one negative vote, and it might be in the hest interests
of the Board and Village to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Brust suggested the
elimination of certain items.
The meeting was recessed at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened at 10:22 p.m.
Trustee Kelm stated that, with so few members present, one member would
have veto authority, and under rules of parliamentary procedure, no member would
have the right to moved. for reconsideration which may have been defeated by one
negative vote:
The.meeti.ng was adjourned at 10:25 p. in motion by Trus ee Neuman,
seconded by Trustee Brust, and carried unan' ous y.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
President
Village Clerk
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