04/01/1974 + 04/08/19746
April 1, 1974
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield was called to order by the clerk, in the absence of
the President, in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, April
1, 1974 at 8:00 p.m., with the following
Present: None
Absent: Bernard Forrest, President
Albert E. Brust
Norma Gavin
George Kelm
Walter H. Moses, Jr.
Werner E. Neuman
Daniel H. Stiehr.
No members being present, at 8:15 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to
Monday, April 8, 1974 at 8:00 p.m.
Preside
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
April 8, 1974
The adjourned 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, April 8, 1974 at 8:08 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
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Absent: None
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 Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held March 18, 1974 be approved as submitted., Motion carried,
Trustee Moses, who was not present at the March 18th meeting, abstaining.
Report -P.D. Activities 1973 Chief of Police Warren Whitton gave a report
on Police Department activities for 1973, which
included the following statistics: 255,000 miles patrolled, approximately 8,200
calls for service, no murders or rapes, 15 assaults or batteries, drug enforcement
activity - 27% increase (apparent shift from "hard" drugs to marijuana), burglary
3% reduction, thefts - 5% reduction and vandalism - 32% increase. Clearance rates
involving burglary, theft, drugs and vandalism are significally higher than in
1972. Traffic activity included the following: Property damage and personal in-
jury accidents - 17% increase, 1,993 tickets issued for hazardous moving violations
13% reduction, drunken driving arrests - 71% incMase and suspended or revoked
license arrests - 34% increase. The Department is reviewing the increasing accident
problem to obtain and effect an appropriate solution.
Discussion was had on the report. Chief Whitton stated bicycle thefts are
about the same as the previous year, with a recovery rate of about 50 to 60 per cent.
As high as 80 per cent of criminal activity, including shoplifting, involves
persons 18 years of age or less. The department has remained within the fuel
limitation, which became effective January 1, with: no aign-f :cant change in the number
of miles patrolled. A further reduction in fuel consumption would be possible without
an equivalent lessening of patrolling.
Trustee Neuman stated some people feel the police are overly eager to arrest or
harass teen - agers, and to search their cars under circumstances when no search would
be made if the car were driven by an adult. Chief Whitton stated it is the policy to
search cars only if there is reason to do so, whether driven by an adult or a teen-
ager. Trustee Neuman suggested that positive action and training be undertaken to
overcome this concern about harassment of teen - agers.
Ordinance- Antenna Height Variation The ordinance was presented granting a variation
Ill. Bell Tel. -812 Deerfield Rd. from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to
(0- 74 -17) permit the erection of an antenna 118 feet in
height at 812 Deerfield Road, as requested by
Illinois Bell Telephone Company and recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the rules be waived to permit
action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Stiehr then moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the ordinance be passed.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (6)
N aysL None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Support Youth Jury Program Youth Worker Tom Creighton reported the Youth
Jury program had been in effect for about four
months, but was discontinued when they lost the Judge and the legality of the program
was questioned. He said these matters -have been resolved, and requested support of
the program. During the four months of the Youth Jury, 12 to 15 cases were handled,
and it was felt by the offenders and members of the jury that the program was good
and worthwhile. Work penalties, up to a maximum of 20 hours, are given by the Youth
Jury, and the offender is assigned,` to work a stated number of hours for the Village
Hall custodian, the Police Department or the Fire Department.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Board go on record as
supporting the Youth Jury concept.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointments - Chrmn. Flood
Control Committee -CATV Com.
& Home Rule Study Committee
President Forrest proposed the appointment of
Mr. Arthur Rollin as Chairman of the Flood
Control Advisory Committee.
Trustee Kelm moved,.seconded by Trustee Moses, that Mr. Rollin's appointment be
approved. Motion carried unanimously.
President Forrest proposed the appointment of Mrs. Patricia H. Bauer to the
C ATV Committee and Mr. John R. F. Baer to the Home Rule Study Committee.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the appointments he approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C.._Repoxt -P.D. Resub'. A report from the Plan Commission recommended
_Lot 50, Hovland (Chesterfield approval of the resubdivision of Lot 50, J.S.
Laurel Hill #3A Hovland Subdivision, as a Planned Residential
_Authorize Ordinance Development to be known as Chesterfield's
Laurel Hill Unit #3A, subject to final engineering
approval and payment of fees. The report also stated that it is the consensus of
the Plan Commission that a Planned Residential Development is not the proper vehicle
for achieving this type of rezoning.
A report•from Plan Commission members James Marovitz and Tom Whaley questioned
the Planned Residential Development concept as applied to a resubdivision of one lot,
and alleged violation of the Illinois Plats Ac tin the sale -of the East 100 ft. of
Lot 50 by Albert and Ada Moen, the original owners. They stated it is the desire of
the Plan Commission to discontinue what they consider as an inappropriate use of the
Planned Development section of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Stucko was asked to submit a written report on the requirements of the Illinois
P lats Act.
President Forrest explained that water, sewer and street improvements had been
installed in Hovland Subdivision by Special Assessments, and these costly
Special Assessments were approved by the Court only because zoning relief was
provided and the large 36,000 sq. ft. lots could be resubdivided.
Trustee Kelm stated the R -1 =B classification which permits planned
developments was probably not the finest technique, but seemed to be the only
way to provide for dedication of streets which would permit interior lots to
be resubdivided. Trustee Stiehr stated this zoning classification was working
quite well, and pointed out that some lots could be developed without a street
d edication.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the attorney be
directed to prepare the ordinance approving the Planned Development.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Report- Vacation Roskamp A report from the Plan Commission recommended
R esub.- Authorize Ordinance the vacation of the Roskamp Resubdivision at
-' 1332 Greenwood Avenue, the vacation of the
West 25 feet of the North 30 feet of the subject property which was dedicated
to the Village for street purposes, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Lample,
and the release of the letter of credit for improvements to Mr. Robert Roskamp.
Trustee Stiehr stated it was his opinion the dedication should be retained
to allow resubdivision of the long narrow lots fronting on Greenwood Avenue to
the west of the subject property.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the recommendation
of the Plan Commission be accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare the
vacation ordinance. Adopted by the followingkwote:
Ayes: Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman (4)
Nays: Brust, Stiehr (2)
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P.C. Report - Approval Final Plat A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Z Laurel Hill Unit #9 -Phase I approval of the final plat of resubdivion
°1 Authorize Ordinance entitled "Chesterfield's Laurel Hill Unit #9-
Phase I ", subject to the following conditions:
(a) the developer install the storm water and drainage sustem for the entire
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Report Re: Deerfield A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Crossing Sub.- Authorize that Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Deerfield Crossing
Revised Court Order & Subdivision be designated "Lot 1 ", and the
Covenant development plan be amended to relocate the
swimming pool, eliminate the tennis court,
and permit the construction of a 48 car enclosed garage in the area designated
for recreation, subject to proper screening of the proposed garage structure and
observance of proper sightlines within the project, as requested by Mr. Vinnent
if ecchione and the Landis Corporation.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be approved, and the attorney be directed to prepare the revised
Court Order and Covenant in accordance with the Plan Commission's report. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman (5)
Nays: Stiehr (1)
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and re- convened at 9:45 p.m., all
m embers present.
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Unit #9, and (b) the developer take the necessary steps to resolve
the problems
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IFeucnan move, seconded Trustee Kelm, that
recommendation be accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare
the necessary
o rdinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Report Re: Deerfield A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Crossing Sub.- Authorize that Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Deerfield Crossing
Revised Court Order & Subdivision be designated "Lot 1 ", and the
Covenant development plan be amended to relocate the
swimming pool, eliminate the tennis court,
and permit the construction of a 48 car enclosed garage in the area designated
for recreation, subject to proper screening of the proposed garage structure and
observance of proper sightlines within the project, as requested by Mr. Vinnent
if ecchione and the Landis Corporation.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be approved, and the attorney be directed to prepare the revised
Court Order and Covenant in accordance with the Plan Commission's report. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Neuman (5)
Nays: Stiehr (1)
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and re- convened at 9:45 p.m., all
m embers present.
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_Discussion-Scavenger Proposal Van Der Molen Disposal Company submitted a proposal
for expanded scavenger service which would include
the following: 1) continued rear door,pickup of garbage and curb pickup of garden
wastes as specified by contract; 2) curb pickup of two bundles of tieLl brush each
regular pickup; 3) curb pickup of bagged leaves without limitation each regular pick-
up; bulk items at curb on regular pickups; 5) same limitations for once -week service;
and 6) operational foreman to call daily at Village Hall for complaints or questions.
The cost for the expanded service for July and August, 1974 would be $7.07 for twice -
a -week service and $4,91 for once -a -week service, Effective September 1, 1974 the
monthly charge would be $7.51 and $5.22 respectively. The Village would be billed
$33,072 per month for July and August, and thereafter $35,132 per month. The charge
for spring cleanup, if started in the middle of the week, would be $8,000; if started
on a Monday, the cost would be $10,500.
The amount to be billed the homeowner, which includes a 4 per cent billing
charge minus a $3.78 garbage tax distribution, would be $1.33 for once-per-week service
and $3.57 for twice - per -week service for July and August, 1974, if the spring clean-
up is not included, {Thereafter the charges would be $1.64 and $4.01 respectively.
If the spring cleanup is .included,,,the charge for July and August, 1974 would be
$1.47 and $3.71, and thereafter, $1.78 and $4.15.
Trustee Neuamn stated a garbage tax -is now being levied, and questioned the
addition of a 4 per cent billing charge. He felt the 4 per cent figure was a ficti-
tious number, and if a billing charge is to be made it should be arrived at by actual
costs. A recycling program was discussed briefly, Trustee Gavin stated the County's
program has been halted. President Forrest stated no recommendation on recycling has
been received from the Environmental Commission.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the expenditure of up
to $8,000 from the General Fund be-authorized for the spring cleanup to start May 8,
Ln 1974, as per the letter from Van Der Molen dated April 8, 1974.Motion carried unanimously
*Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that.tho; illing charge be elimin-
ated and -c66t9 -for .b ll ng.be paid from Village funds. Motion carried unanimously.
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b Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,.that the Village attorney and the
attorney for the scavenger service prepare a supplement to the contract, to include
items 1 to 6, inclusive, as per the letter dated April 8, 1974.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Neuman stated it was his opinion that one daily call by,the foreman
for complaints and questions was not sufficient and the Village should be able to
get in touch with the company any time during the day.
Trustee Neuman stated that once - per -week pickup is now limited to families
of three ,persons.or less with a limitation of two garbage containers -per pickup.
� He then moved that a once - per -week pickup.be available to any family provided the
number of garbage containers is limited to two. The motion failed for lack of a second.
*he, had., ready in ,ate. newspapers- article that
"0 Trustee Neuman stated /residents of Northbrook and Highland Park pay less for
scavenger service.than that charged,Deeifield residents. He suggested that this
matter be actively researched in the next 12 months prior to the expiration of the
contract, in order to make a rational decision on a contractor which would favor the
people of the Village.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the Village attorney
be directed to prepare an ordinance amending the scavenger regulations to bring them
into conformity with the supplement,to the contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Village attorney pre-
pare an amending ordinance to permit the use of 40 gallon containers for garbage and
refuse (now limited to 32 gallon capacity).
Motion carried unanimously.
_Report - Fill, Wagner Property_`. The manager reported that the West Skolde Drainage
2074 Deerfield Rd. Commission had approved plans for the excavation
of a storm water retention reservoir to provide
storm water retention equivalent to the volume of water displaced by the fill dumped
on the Wagner property at 2074 Deerfield Road. He will keep the Board informed on
this matter. Trustee Kelm asked that the matter be put on the agenda for the first
m eeting in May.
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Re: Proposed Development
Strub Property
property on the south side
stated a letter from North,
was desirable for Regional
a cquisition.
A letter was received from the Environmental
Commission listing detrimental effects of the
proposed development,of the former Strub
of Lake -Cook Road in Cook.County. President Forrest
aastern Illinois.Planning Commissinn said this tract
Open Space, however, there were no funds for its
President Forrest reviewed the proposed development and read from the
United Conveyor Annexation Agreement the section pertaining to a height limita-
tion of 42 feet plus 12 feet for appurtenances. He asked if the developers would
consider this limitation. -
Mr. James O'Halloran, one of the developers, stated this request was not
unexpected. He said it was important to both the Village and the developers that
the project be economically feasible and successful. High- quality ,tenants are
desired, and the five story buildings west of Wilmot Road would compete for
tenants with the advantage of additional-height.
After discussion of the proposed development, Trustee Neuman moved, seconded
by Trustee Gavin, that the Board authorize execution of the Annexation Agreement.
Residents who voiced ..objections to the proposed development were: Dexter
Jones, 1235 Dartmouth, Ann and Howard Read, 1246 Country'Lane, Salmer Olson,
1 122 Osterman, Mrs-. Willard Loarie, 853 Oxford, Michael Lucas, 700 Jonquil, Don
Hoover, 256 Pine, Don Rosenbaum, 1799 WeGo Trail, Mrs. Peg O'Connell, 1300 Hack-
berry, Mrs. Dorothy Edwards, 932 Castlewood, Mrs. William Marquardt, 415 Wilmot,
Yrs.-.Laura Lee Christoph, 90 Evergreen, Lawrence Feldman, 380 Castlewood and
,T. Greeter, 740 Louisa Lane.
Discussion was had on procedures. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee
Gavin, that the motion be amended and a Resolution be passed approving the
Annexation Agreement and authorizing execution thereof. Upon roll call the
motion failed, five favorable votes being required:
Ayes: Gavin, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr,1(4)
Nays: Brust, Forrest (2)
Abstaining: Kelm (1)
Mr. O'Halloran stated if the Board were willing to reconsider the.Annexa-
tion Agreement, it could be discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. and reconvened at 11:30 p.m.,
all members present.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the Resolution
approving the Annexation Agreement be reconsidered. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. O'Halloran stated the developers had agreed to accept a height limita-
tion of 42 feet and a penthouse not more than 12 feet in height for apprutenances.
Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the Annexation Agree-
ment be amended by establishing a height limitation of 42 feet for the two 3-
story-buildings, plus a maximum height of 12 feet for the penthouse for appur-
tenances. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Moses,
N ays: Gavin (1)
Abstaining: Kelm
Neuman, Stiehr, (4)
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Resolution Approving Annexation Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee
Agreement-Execution Authorized Moses, that the Resolution be passed approving
(R -74 -3) the amended Annexation Agreement and authoriz-
ing execution thereof, the Agreement being
between the Village of Deerfield and James E. O'Halloran, S. Guy Fishman, Edwin
McGuire and Josef Ceisel, and pertaining to the development of the former Strub
p roperty. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr, Forrest (5)
Nays: Gavin (1)
Abstaining: Kelm (1)
The Agreement will be retyped for signature with the amendments approved
by the Board.
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Ordinance - Special Use Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Moses,
Strub Property - Phase I that the ordinance be passed authorizing and
(0- 74 -18) approving a Special Use subject to the conditions
set forth therein -tor the former Strub property -
Phase I. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (5)
N ays: None (0)
Abstaining: Kelm (1)
The President signed the ordinance, indicating his approval thereof.
Waive Reimbursement from Fire Chief Jack Gagne stated the total cost of
F.D. Ambulance Sale the fully equipped mobile intensive care unit
ambulance would be $18,596.75. The Fire District
had planned to use funds received from the sale of the present ambulance for necessary
equipment. He felt there was a misunderstanding on the part of the Board in accepting
the bid for the ambulance,.conditioned ppon a proportionate reimbursement of the funds
received from the sale of the present ambulance.
Trustee Kelm moved;.secnnded by Trustee Gavin, that the Board waive the
condition of recovery of the sale price of the present ambulance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Ordinance- A report from the building commissioner recommended
$75 Hearing Fee that fees for hearingsbefore the Plan Commission,
Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Building
Appeals be increased, and listed fees charged by other communities.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that fees for hearings before the
Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Building Appeals be increased
from $50 to $75, and the attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Kelm. Moses, Neuman, Stiehr (5)
N ays: Brust (1)
Survey -Bldg. Permit Fees The building commissioner also recommended an
by Bldg. Commissioner increase in building permit fees.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the building commissioner
be instructed to make a survey of building permit fees in other communities, and
report his recommendation, preferably simplified,,to the Board for consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Ordinance -
Pay Plan
The President stated the Board has not had an
opportunity to discuss the Village Pay Plan sub-
mitted by Trustees Gavin and Stiehr.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by,Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be instructed
to prepare an ordinance adopting the Pay Plan.
Chief Whitton stated the supergrade "provisions should be changed. Trustee
Neuman stated grades should be established for positions with a schedule of minimum
and maximum salaries for each grade.
President Forrest proposed a workshop meeting on Thursday, April 11th, to
discuss the Pay Plan. The Board approved this meeting.
Trustee Brust left the meeting at 12 :15 a.m.
The motion authorizing preparation of the ordinance carried unanimously.
Private Elm Tree Removal Public Works Director Klasinski reported that
Owner's Expense $10,825 was expended last year for removal of
diseased elm trecV9ofrom private property.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that Village employees continue
to remover'- diseased elm treg90 #om private property for an additional year, and adequate
notice be given to resi&nts that this practice will be discontinued next year.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by-Trustee Neuman, that the motion be amended
to provide that May 1, 1974 be set as the date after which no diseased -elm tree wood
will be removed from private property, and such removal shall be paid for by the
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owner. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Moses, Neuman (3) -
Nays: Kelm, Stiehr (2)
Discussion of enforcement of the Sightline Ordinance will be on the
agenda for the next meeting, April 15th.
The response to the letter to the Toll Road Commission regarding annexa-
tion of the Toll Road was not clear, and a second letter requesting clarifica-
tion will be sent.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Stiehr and seconded
by Trustee Moses, the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 a.m.
APPROVED.
PresIdent
ATTEST:)
Village Clerk
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