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May 21, 1973
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, May 21, 1973 at 8:35 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Albert E. Brust
Norma Gavin
George Kelm
Walter H. Moses, Jr.
Werner E. Neuman
Daniel H. Stiehr
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.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held May 7, 1973 and the Special meeting held May 14, 1973 be
approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for consider-
ation as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance authorizing a Special Use, Tae Jing Suk Karate School, 839 Waukegan
Road. (0- 73 -30)
First Presentation - Ordinance amending Section 9.101, Article 1 of Chapter-9 (Sub-
divisions) of the Municipal Code of Deerfield.
Authorization of issue building permit for Brunswick Recreational Building in
Deerbrook Shopping Center.
Resolution establishing prevailing wage rates in the Village of Deerfield
(Certificate of Compliance).( R- 73 -12)
Approval-of Youth -,Council request`:for contribution, not to exceed $150, to
Youth Information Exchange Coordinating Committee.
Resolution supporting Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory request for
Federal Grant. (R-- 73 -13)
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance authorizing a Special Use for the Karate School,
839 Waukegan Road, at its first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the Consent
Agenda be approved, including passage of the above ordinance. Adopted by the
f ollowing vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Approve Cert. of Occupancy In connection with the -Plan Commission's
1 Use -839 Waukegan Rd. Subject recommendation to authorize a Special Use to
to D.S.B.- National Parking permit the operation of two businesses at
Agreement 839 Waukegan Road (former Wilson building) and
the Board's question about adequacy of parking,
the Village engineer submitted a report on the Deerfield State Bank parking lot.
The Bank's parking plan, approved July 24, 1972, requires and provides for 56
parking spaces. The total parking spaces now available are the 46 actual spaces,.
plus three spaces in front of the Wilson building, plus eight spaces resulting
from the rat'i'ng of the Moran building, an overall total of 57 spaces. Three addi-
tional spaces would be gained by removal of the "No Parking" signs located north,of
the drive -in island.
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Mr. Soyka stated the bank has acquired and plans to raze the building formerly
occupied by Harry's Grill and the corner building which will be razed in the future
but is now underllease. In addition, the bank has arranged for the parking of 30
cars in the National parking lot, although no formal agreement has been submitted.
Trustee Neuman stated the Plan Commission's original recommendation was in error,
and moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the matter be referred back to the Plan
Commission. The motion failed by th e following vote:
Ayes: Moses, Neuman (2)
Nays: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Stiehr (4)
Mrs. Shirley Parsons, lessee of the Wilson building, stated she has planned to
open. her beauty shop Wednesday, and has not yet rented the other portion of the
b uilding, and therefore an ordinance to permit two uses was not required.
Discussion was had on parking in the Northeast quadrant, Trustee Stiehr pointing
out that the bank is evidencing good faith in trying to develop the area, and a
reciprocal parking agreement with National would be viable. Trustee Neuman stated that
a parking agreement, while it would serve to meet requirements for both the bank
property and National, would not create one additional parking space in a quadrant
now deficient in parking. Mr. Soyka reported 430 parking spaces are requirement for the
:Northeast quadrant, there are 318 spaces at present, leaving a deficit of 112 spaces.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that a Certificate of Occupancy
be issued for a single use in the Wilson building provided the Deerfield State Bank
produce a letter of reciptrocal parking with Bills Realty (National property), and the
Village engineer check the required parking spaces to insure that they are indeed
available.
The Village attorney suggested the parking agreement be prepared as a covenant.
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, urged the Board to do everything possible
toward removal of the fence between the bank and National parking lots.
Authorize Ordinance -Sp. Use Trustee Kelm pointed out that the Board's action
839 Waukegan Road provided only for a single use at 839 Waukegan
Road and made no provision for the second use
planned by Mrs. Parsons. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that an Ordinance
be prepared authorizing a special use as recommended by the Plan Commission in order
that action may be taken promptly when the request is made for the second use.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance Vacating Portion The ordinance was presented vacating the North
of Berkley Court 28 feet of Berkley Court from the east side of
(0- 73 -31) Wilmot Road to a distance of 450 feet east,
subject to payment of fees for vacation provided
for in the Municipal Code and the further payment of $2,000 by the abutting owners.
The Village attorney stated the Village would have no liability in the vacation
of the north 28 feet of the dedicated street.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the ordinance be passed.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (6)
N ays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
S:C: Report- Crossing A report from the Safety Council recommended that
Guards, Wilmot & Deerfield two school crossing guards be stationed at the
Deerfield - Wilmot Road intersection for the duration
Trustee Moses moved,
seconded by Trustee
Kelm, that the motion be amended by
deleting the reference to
"reciprocal parking ",
and a provision that the Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued
subject to a written
agreement between the National (Bills
Realty) and the Deerfield
State Bank that the National is giving up a sufficient
number of spaces to the bank to permit occupancy
of the Wilson building. Motion
carried unanimously.
The motion as amended was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm,
Moses, Neuman, Stiehr
(6)
N ays: None (0)
The Village attorney suggested the parking agreement be prepared as a covenant.
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, urged the Board to do everything possible
toward removal of the fence between the bank and National parking lots.
Authorize Ordinance -Sp. Use Trustee Kelm pointed out that the Board's action
839 Waukegan Road provided only for a single use at 839 Waukegan
Road and made no provision for the second use
planned by Mrs. Parsons. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that an Ordinance
be prepared authorizing a special use as recommended by the Plan Commission in order
that action may be taken promptly when the request is made for the second use.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance Vacating Portion The ordinance was presented vacating the North
of Berkley Court 28 feet of Berkley Court from the east side of
(0- 73 -31) Wilmot Road to a distance of 450 feet east,
subject to payment of fees for vacation provided
for in the Municipal Code and the further payment of $2,000 by the abutting owners.
The Village attorney stated the Village would have no liability in the vacation
of the north 28 feet of the dedicated street.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the ordinance be passed.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (6)
N ays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
S:C: Report- Crossing A report from the Safety Council recommended that
Guards, Wilmot & Deerfield two school crossing guards be stationed at the
Deerfield - Wilmot Road intersection for the duration
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of the school year, to be reinstated at the beginning of the school year in the
fall and until permanent traffic signalization is installed. In addition, the
Council recommended that a single crossing guard be stationed at this inter-
section during the summer between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the
protection of children crossing to the pool and school play areas. The Board
was asked to permit further consultation with Mr. Paul Box regarding pedestrian
safety and traffic problems at this intersection.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the matter be tabled
until the Safety Council gets a report from Mr. Box. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Stiehr (3)
Nays: Gavin, Moses, Neuman, Forrest (4)
Authorize 2nd Crossing Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee
(Guard- Wilmot - Deerfield Rds. Neuman, that the Board authorize implementa-
tion of the Safety Council's recommendation
as soon as possible regarding a second school crossing guard at the Wilmot -
Deerfield Road intersection. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Kelm, Neuman, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: Brust (1)
Authorize Box Report Re: Discussion was had on the Safety Council's
Guards for Pool Traffic recommendation for a single crossing guard
at the Wilmot - Deerfield intersection for
pool traffic during the summer months.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that Mr. Paul Box be
authorized to make recommendations on crossing guards at the Wilmot - Deerfield
and Carlisle - Deerfield intersections with emphasis on pool traffic for the
s ummer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Box Report Re: Trustee Moses asked the manager to check
Traffic Lights,Wilmot- Deerfield whether the State would permit the installa-
tion of "push button" traffic lights at
locations other than school crossings. He stated it was his understanding that
Mr. Box had not been queried regarding pedestrian traffic at the Wilmot - Deerfield
Road intersection in connection with installation of traffic signals.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that Mr.. Box be requested
to look into the installation of traffic lights at the Wilmot - Deerfield Road inter-
section with regard to pool and school pedestrian traffic, and submit his recom-
mendations to the Board and the Safety Council.
Motion carried.unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
S/A 112 - Referred to Committee providing for the construction of improve -
of the Whole ments on portions of Gordon Terrace and Kenmore
Avenue by Special Assessment No. 112.
The Village attorney stated the Statutes require referral of the ordinance
to a committee for publication.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the Board of Trustees
serve as a Committee 6f the Whole.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Letter to EPA The manager reported he had discussed the
Re: Standards for Sewage failure of the Environmental Protection
Treatment Plant Design Agency to establish standards for sewage
treatment plant design as well as the lack
of firm criteria for eligibility for State grants for plant construction with Mr.
Steven Sargent, Director of the Illinois Municipal League. Mr. Sargent suggested
that a letter be sent to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting clari-
fication. If no response is received he suggested members of the Board go to
Springfield to meet with the Agency and the League. If this action is not success-
ful, Mr. Fargent proposed that the League file suit for clarification. The manager
has drafted a letter to be sent to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that a letter, more strongly
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worded than the draft. be sent to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting
clarification of technical standards.'aiid - funding_.procedures for sewage treatment
p lant construction.
Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Petition Re: No Parking A petition was received from residents of King
to Safety Council Richard's Court requesting the installation of
No Parking signs on portions of Montgomery Road
and King Richard's Court during certain hours.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the petition be referred
to the Safety Council for study and recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accept Lot Bid BancNorthwest President Forrest reported bids had been received
$2000000 S.T.P. Bonds & at 1 p.m. May 21, 1973 on the purchase of
$1080000 Sewer Improvement $2,000,000 Sewage Treatment Facilities Bonds and
_Bonds $1,080,000 Sewer Improvement Bonds, and Mr.
Howard Voss, financial consultant, had recommended
acceptance of the low bid on both issues submitted by BancNorthwestT,•ati a net interest
rate for both issues of 4.8408 per cent.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Board accept the bid
of BancNorthwest for the purchase of $2,000,000 Sewage Treatment Facilities Bonds and
$1,080,000 Sewer Improvement Bonds. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The meeting was recessed at 9:55 p.m. to permit checking the interest rates
set forth in the ordinances providing for the issuance of the bonds. The meeting
was reconvened at 10:10 p.m., all members present..
Ordinance- Issuance $2000000 The ordinance was prsented entitled "AN ORDINANCE
Sewage Treatment'Facilities PROVIDING FOR BORROWING MONEY AND ISSUING BONDS
Bonds OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES,
(0- 73 -32) ILLINOIS, TO THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING ADDI-
TIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND EAST SIDE PUMPING
STATION OF SAID VILLAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL
TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF SAID BONDS ".
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Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the ordinance be passed
as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, N euman, Stiehr (6)
N ays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance- Issuance $1080000 The ordinance was presented entitled "AN ORDINANCE
Sewer Improvement Bonds PROVIDING FOR BORROWING MONEY AND ISSUING BONDS OF
(0- 73 -33) THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, TO THE AMOUNT OF $1,080,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING ADDITIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO
THE EXISTING SEWER SYSTEM OF SAID VILLAGE AND TO PAY THE COST OF ACQUIRING LAND AND
CONSTRUCTING STORM WATER RETENTION FACILITIES THEREON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF SAID
B ONDS ".
. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the ordinance be passed as
presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (6)
N ays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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President Forrest stated funds from the sale of bonds would be received
about July 1, and he would like a report bn' investments.
Trustee Stiehr asked the manager to get information on costs to be paid
by the Village in connection with temporary improvements to be made on the
traffic lights at the County -Line Road/Waukegan Road intersection.
The Village attorney reported he had conferred with the Cook County State's
Attorney regarding the suit filed in connection with the zoning of property at
Sanders and County Line Road in Cook County, and he seems to be well prepared.
If the Board feels it is a matter of sufficient importance he will study the
matter and submit recommendations. He has advised the State's attorney that the
Village would make available any person whose testimony he may deem helpful.
Trustee Brust suggested that the vacant apartment in the Favelli building
now owned by the Village not be rented.
Trustee trust said there had been discussion on the alteration of Board
seating arrangements, and suggested a platform as a possibility. The manager
stated the ccarpenter will submit a proposal.
Trustee Brust proposed that a police patrolman be assigned to assist
traffic at the Waukegan - Deerfield Road intersection and the central'. business
district on Saturdays from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
President Forrest stated that Trustee Gavin's memorandum on long range
planning will be the subject of a workshop meeting to be arranged at a later date.
President Forrest stated a survey would be made regarding distribution
of agenda material on Wednesdays.
The Village attorney stated he would have a report at the next meeting
regarding the Homart -Sears development and what actions could be taken by the
Board.
The manager reported there had been complaints about golfing in the parks.
A copy of the Park District regulations has been sent to the Safety Council.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Brust and seconded
by Trustee Gavin, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk'
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APPROVED:
President
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