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08/07/1972 + 08/21/1972f�� 2 August 7, 1972 The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the clerk.in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, August 7, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. No members being present, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED-" President A TTEST: Village Clerk August 21, 1972 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, August 21, 1972 at 8:05 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 Daniel H. Stiehr Absent: Albert E. Brust 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 Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the minutes of the regular meeting held July 17, 1972 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Warrant No. W -72 -8 Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that Warrant No. W -72 -8 - Payment of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kel4i,Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for con- sideration. Trustees Neuman and Kelm requested deletion of the following: Extension-6f'lease on library building; Ordinance amending the Municipal Code Re: Real Estate Brokers; Award of bid for Squad Car; MFT Overlayment Program for 1972; and Kiwanis request for per- mission to conduct peanut sale. Trustee Slavin requested the addition of the following: Ordinance zoning United Conveyor property; Ordinance granting variation for United Conveyor property; and Ordinance amending the Municipal Code Re: Chief of Police.; and recommendation of attorney on bid for recod:Lfication. CONSENT AGENDA, as amended Approval of payment of $2,258.16 to Carl Gardner & Associates Re: Shepard and Regency cases. Resolution enabling flood insurance program for Deerfield (R- 72 -18) Approval of payment of $466.22 for 1/3 cost of Sears Tower presentation material. Award of bid for Administrative Vehicle to Grand Spaulding.Dodge - $2,482.00. Authorization to pay final payment to contractor and engineer on traffic light installation at high school - MFT 31- TL -CS. Eric Bolander Construction Co. $4,129.88. Baxter & Woodman - $752.68. I] 1 I" hl MFT Maintenance Resolution for 1972, appropriating $68,000.00. (R -72 -191 Approval of Signature Cards for Investment Account. Board of Zoning Appeals' recommendation for parking variation in Commons, and authoriza- tion for Attorney to prepare Ordinance. Acceptance of recommendation of Village attorney on bid for recodification. (National Institute of Municipal.Law Officers) Ordinance amending the Zoning Map - United Conveyor Corporation property to'0 & R classification. (0- 72 -43) Ordinance granting a variation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to United Conveyor Corporation property. (0- 72 -44) Ordinance amending Section 7.003 of Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code Re: Chief of Police (0- 72 -45) Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the rules be waived to permit action on the above - listed ordinances at their first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the Consent Agenda be approved including adoption of ordinances. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof. P.C. Report - Plagge Rezoning A report from the Plan Commission recommended Petition Denied denial of the petition to rezone the Plagge property at 515 -555 Elm Street from the R -5 Single - family residence district to the R -7 Multiple- family district. Mr. Richard Deutsch, Plan Commission Chairman pro tem, stated it was the opinion of members of the Plan Commission, with one dissenting vote, that the highest and best use of the property was for single family residences. Mr. Charles Schwartz, attorney for the petitioners, said a 2 -story building with 17 one - bedroom apartments is proposed, meeting all Code requirements. The apartment building would provide a more effective barrier between the railroad, commercial and industrial developments to the east and the Village and Park District garages to the south that single family residences as presently zoned. He also stated tax revenues from the proposed apartment building would be substantially greater than from 3 or 4 houses. Mr. Jack Gagne, a nephew of the owners, stated the Plagge family had owned the property since 1895, paid taxes but had received no benefits. The elderly owners now wish to sell the property because additional income is needed. Prior to 1958 he had considered building a home on one of the lots, but had thought better of it because of the location next to the railroad.. He stated the proposed 17 one - bedroom apart- ments would not add materially to school problems, nor generate much additional traffic on Elm Street, which is presently used by Village and Park District trucks from the garages to the south. It was his opinion the proposed apartments would not detract from the neighborhood, and the R -7 classification was the appropriate zoning for the tract. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted and the petition for rezoning be denied. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Neuman, Stiehr, Forrest (3) Nays: Kelm, Slavin (2) P.C. Report -Bond or Escrow A report from the Plan Commission stated that, on For Sts, in R -1 -B' the policy question of whether a bond or escrow for future street improvements should be required as a condition for approval of a Planned Development, it was their opinion that each matter be considered individually, without defining a given policy. 10 Yr. Escrow for St. Vines Proposed P.U.D. Discussion was had on the proposed Planned Develop- ment of the Vines property at 150 Fairview Avenue, a subdivision into two lots. The owners have 64 stated they would dedicate 30 ft. for a future street to open up the interior of the block, but objected to a requirement for a bond or cash escrow for an indiefinite period for improvement of a street which may never be constructed. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the requirement for a bond or escrow be waived. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman (2) Nays: Slavin, Stiehr, Forrest (3) Trustee Slavin then moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the proposed Vines Planned Development be approved subject to posting bond or a cash escrow of improvements for ten years. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report P.U.D. Lot 77, A report from the Plan Commission recommended Hovland Sub. Authorize Ordinance approval of the Planned Unit Development for Lot 77, Hovland Subdivision, with a resub- division into two lots, to be included in the plat of Laurel Hill Unit 5, hereto- fore approved by the Board as a Planned Unit Development, and now awaiting approval of the final plat. The easterly 30 ft.of Lot 77 will be dedicated for street purposes, and bond or escrow for improvements must be posted. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted, and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance approving the Planned Development. Motion carried unanimously. Approve March of Dimes Representatives from the March of Dimes Sept. 30, 1972 requested permission to hold a Student March on September 30 in Highland Park and Deerfield to raise funds for the organization. The City of Highland Park has already given permssion, and the route of the march will be worked out with the Police Departments of Highland Park and Deerfield. The Board had no objection to the march, and asked that the manager and Police Department work out details with the representatives. Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, 90 Evergreen Place, asked that students who will participate in the march be told not to solicit sponsors and funds from residences marked "NO SOLICITORS INVITED ". Approve Audit Report Discussion was had on the Audit for the :year ended April 30, 1972, and the treasurer's analysis of the reports of revenues and expenditures for the years 1971 and 1972. Trustee Neuman commended the treasurer for the excellent report and the cash flow c hart. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Audit report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Extend Lease = Library Bldg. The lease on the library building for a to April 1973 Youth Center contains an option to terminate after four months, or continuation of the lease for an additional eight months. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the option to termin- ate the lease not be exercised. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. An ordinance was presented amending the Repeal Article X, Chap. 17 Municipal Code by repealing Article X Real Estate Brokers entitled "Real Estate Brokers" and amending (0- 72 -46) Section 27.1205 pertaining to the Real Estate Review Board - Powers and Duties. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. (1. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Accept Squad Car Bid The manager recommended acceptance of the law bid Grand Spaulding Dodge - #3209 of $3,209.00 submitted by Grand Spaulding Dodge for a squad car, with-;delivery in 40 to 60 days, although the Police Chief had recommended acceptance of the next bid of $3,450.00 from Shore Chrysler - Plymouth with immediate delivery. Discussion was had on whether immediate delivery was of vital importance in view of complaints that calls were not answered promptly, but the manager assured the Board an unmarked police car was always available. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the low bid submitted by Grand Spaulding-Dodge be accepted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) Supplemental MFT Resolution A supplemental Resolution was presented appropria- $37,000 -St. Overlayment ting an additional $37,000 of Motor Fuel Tax (R- 72 -20) funds for overlayment of pavement on Hackberry from Pine to Wilmot, Kenton from Margate to Woodvale, and Linden from Chestnut to Stratford. Public Works Director Klasinski stated other streets will be resurfaced as planned, but the work will be done by Village employees. Trustee Kelm moved the adoption.of the supplemental Resolution. Seconded by Trustee Neuman, and adopted by the following vote: Trustee Turner entered the meeting at 9:50 p.m. and was present thereafter. The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened at 10:05 p.m. Refer Ordinance Re: Storm Water The ordinance providing for storm water Retention to NIPC & Soil Conserv. detention was presented. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the ordinance be referred to the Northern Illinois Planning Commission and the Department of Soil and Water Conservation for review, and'the matter be tabled until the comments of both agencies are received. Motion carried unanimously. Policy - Health & Hospital Discussion was had on a policy for health and _Insurance for Retired & Disabled hospitalization insurance coverage for disabled Employees and retired employees. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Village carry at its expense health and hospitalization insurance for a disabled employee for a period of six months, and after six months, the employee be permitted to remain in the group at his own expense, and insurance coverage for retired employees be discontinued. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Turner questioned whether the insurance company would allow group coverage for a disabled employee. President Forrest stated he would like to see something in writing from the insurance company as to whether a disabled employee may remain in the group coverage plan. The manager will contact the insurance company on this matter. Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) Reaffirm'Nd St. Solicitation A request having been received from the Kiwanis Kiwanis Peanut Day Club for permission to solicit funds in the streets on Friday, September 22, 1972, Peanut Day,.Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the existing policy be adhered to, and no solicitation be permitted in the streets. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Turner entered the meeting at 9:50 p.m. and was present thereafter. The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened at 10:05 p.m. Refer Ordinance Re: Storm Water The ordinance providing for storm water Retention to NIPC & Soil Conserv. detention was presented. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the ordinance be referred to the Northern Illinois Planning Commission and the Department of Soil and Water Conservation for review, and'the matter be tabled until the comments of both agencies are received. Motion carried unanimously. Policy - Health & Hospital Discussion was had on a policy for health and _Insurance for Retired & Disabled hospitalization insurance coverage for disabled Employees and retired employees. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Village carry at its expense health and hospitalization insurance for a disabled employee for a period of six months, and after six months, the employee be permitted to remain in the group at his own expense, and insurance coverage for retired employees be discontinued. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Turner questioned whether the insurance company would allow group coverage for a disabled employee. President Forrest stated he would like to see something in writing from the insurance company as to whether a disabled employee may remain in the group coverage plan. The manager will contact the insurance company on this matter. 6b �Disapprovehpplication C.D. Grant President Forrest stated he had met with Reimburse C.D. Director Expense Civil Defense Director General Fred W. Jacobi, and had discussed many things r etaling to civil defense, among which was a Federal grant , which would pro- vide 50% of funds for civil defense expenditures, the Village paying the remaining 50 %. The Federal grant would include funds for salaries. $25.00 per day one day per week was proposed for General Jacobi, with the Village paying half the cost. Several Trustees stated they did not approve of a salary of $25 per day, but the General should be reimbursed for expenses. The manager stated a coordinator was need for the civil defense program. Fire Chief Jack Gagne assured the Board of the Fire Department's full cooWation at any time. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the application for a Federal grant for the civil defense program be approved. The motion failed with the following vote recorded: Ayes: Turner (1) Nays: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4) The manager was directed to tell General Jacobi he will be reimbursed for expenses. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section Sec. 21A.02 -No Parking 21A.02 of the Municipal Code by setting Library 2 A.M. to 6 AM forth hours during which no vehicle shall be (0- 72 -47) parked in the library parking lot except for the purpose of permitting the driver or a passenger to utilize the facilities of the library. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the hours set forth be changed to prohibit parking between the hours of 2 :00 A.M. to 6 :00 A.M.. Motion carried unanimously. The ordinance as amended was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Accept Bid- AllisChalmers Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Front End Loader - $25,225 Slavin, that the bid on the Allis Chalmers loader be accepted at the bid price of $25,225.00, as recommended by the Public Works Director. Adopted by the following v ote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) Decision was made that the following matters be tabled: Village engineer position, Sewer Inspection Advisory Committee; Sewerage Improvement Financing Committee and the Sigel ine ordinance. Approve Transfer $575 from General to Sewer Fund Fund. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Presentation Tax Levy Ordinance be levied for the General Fund. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Board approve the transfer of $575.00 from the General to the Sewer The first presentation was made of the Ordinance levying taxes for the year 1972- 73. Discussion was had on the amount to Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the manager give an estimate of General Fund income, including income tax and sales tax revenue, in addition to his memorandum dated July 24, for a decision at the September meeting. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin (3) Nays: Stiehr, Turner (2) i 67 Ordinance-St. & Bridge Levy The ordinance was presented levying an additional (0- 72 -48) tax for street and bridge purposes. The favorable vote of five trustees being required to pass the ordinance, Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the rules be waived .to peramit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the ordinance be passed. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr, Turner (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance Add. Class D Liquor License providing for an additional Class D liquor license. It was requested that the ordinance be passed at its first presentation, inasmuch as the issuance of the license is included in the Deerbrook Unit 2 Annexation Agreement. An application for the Class D liquor license was filed by Deerfield Swedish Manor Inc. Discussion was had on the terms of the annexation agreement, which specifies a service bar, and issuance of the license to a bowling alley. Clarification will be requested from the Village attorney, and the matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Issue Bldg. Permit Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, United Conveyor Corp. that the Board approve the issuance of a building permit for the United Conveyor Corporation Office and*Research building on Wilmot Road, as recommended by the building commissioner. Motion carried unanimausly. Complaint -Bike Riders Mr. Joseph Bordini, Hazel Avenue, asked that the regulations on bicycle riding be enforced. He stated many bicyclists are riding on the wrong side of the street, and sometimes on both sides. The Chief of Police will be requested to give a report on this matter. No Reconsideration A letter was received from Dr. Charles Caruso Contribution for School Study Superintendent of School District 110, asking the Board to reconsider the request for a contribution to pay part of the cost of a School Consmlidation study. Trustee Slavin suggested a contribution of $1,500. Trustee Kelm stated he did not feel it was an appropriate expenditure of Village funds, but moved the matter of a contribution be reconsidered. Seconded by Trustee Neuman, and ffai'1ed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Neuman, Slavin (2) Nays: Kelm, Stiehr, Turner (3) Retorts- Communications Trustee Slavin stated he would like a report from the Chief of Police on the suit filed against Officer Robert Hamilton. The manager stated the complaint had been turned over to the insurance company, but he would get a report from the Chief. The manager stated a group from the Highland Park Hospital would attend the next meeting regarding blood for transfusions. A problem has resulted from the enact- ment of a new law on blood transfusions. The manager reported the Police Department now has engraving tools which may be borrowed by residents to mark personal property for purposes of identification. Designate Clerk as Village Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, Representative -IML Conference that the Village clerk be designated as the Village's representative at the Illinois Municipal League Conference to be held in Chicago on September 22 -25. Motion carried unanimously. President Forrest reported he had sent letters to Jack Leslie and Ken Hoglund thanking them for their service on the Environmental Commission. 68 Appoint P. Kaplan & President Forrest proposed the appoint - M. Stark to Env. Commission ment of Perry Kaplan for a 2 year term and Michael Stark for a one year term on the Environmental Commission, to replace Jack Leslie and Ken Hoglund who are leaving for college. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the appointments be approved. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin and seconded by Trustee Stiehr, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. APPROVED: President ATTEST: Village Clerk 1