05/19/1975May 19, 1975
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 19, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Cynthia J.. -Marty
Walter H. Moses, Jr.
.Edwin B. Seidman
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 Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the minutes of
the meeting of the Board of Local Improvements held May 5, 1975 be approved as
submitted, and the minutes of the regular meeting on May 5, 1975 be approved as
corrected. (Page 152 - 1st line - "president, "). Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -75 -5 Trustee - Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee
Moses, that Warrant No. W -75 -5 - Payment
of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0) `
Engineer's Report The Village engineer submitted a report on
the Engineering Department's objectives
and status for the fiscal year 1975 -76. He stated Stratford Road between Elmwood
and Greenwood will be resurfaced and parkways restored as part of Phase II storm
sewer improvements. No work is planned south of Greenwood.
a Mr. Soyka stated the plans for north Waukegan Road sidewalks will be com-
p leted by August. The Carriage Way bridge is being designed, and construction must
e started by March, 1976. He said work is proceeding on the Briarwood Vista san-
i tary sewer on Lake -Cook Road. Due to the proximity of the water main to the sewer
construction, a temporary water connection ha s.4&axa, made for service to Briarwood
Vista. There will be no charge for this temporary connection. It is not antici-
pated that work on the sewage treatment plant.improvements will be started before
September or October. The present draftsman will be used for inspection, and a
new draftsman will be hired.
Approve Consent .Agenda The Consent Agenda, with on addition, was
presented for consideration as follows:
CONSENT'AGENDA
Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
Plan Commission: Mrs. Susan P. Zwiener - 3 year term
Environmental Commission: John W. Cooper - 3 year term
Timmie E. Elsner - Student
Human Relations Commission: Bruce W. Whitmore - 3 year term
Youth Council: Charles J. Juhnke, Jr. - Student
First Presentation: Ordinance eliminating 8 parking spaces on Deerfield Road
First Presentation: Ordinance approving a Special Use at 641 Deerfield Road
for E & J Vacuum
First Presentation: Ordinance - Safety Council to consist of seven members;
term of appointment
Resolution accepting responsibility for closing State Routes for Fourth of
July Parade
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Consent Agenda
be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Trustee Seidman reported that he had observed cars parked in areas where parking
is prohibited.
Discussion - Sprinkler Systems Discussion was had o.n a proposed amendment to the
in Certain-Future Bldgs. National Building Code which would require the
Referred Back to B.B.A. installation of automatic-'sprinkler systems in
certain future buildings, which had been requested
by the Northbrook and Deerfield - Bannockburn Fire Protection Districts. Both Districts
were represented at the meeting.
Mr. Rolf Jensen, Chairman of the Board of Building Appeals, stated that adoption
of the amendment was not recommended; not enough "trade- offs" are included to make
sprinklers economically feasible. Sprinkler systems have an advantage over fire
resistive construction in saving the contents of a building, but the cost of both
sprinklers and fire restrictive construction could be prohibitive. The Board of
Building Appeals can write an amendment that would encourage the installation of
sprinklers but would include "trade- offs" on the basis of equivalencies in construction.
Preparation of the amendment would take about a year. The Deerbrook Annexation Agree-
ment provided "trade- offs" because sprinkler systems were installed.
Represent9tives of both the Northbrook and Deerfield - Bannockburn Fire Depart -
ments urged the adoption of the proposed Sprinkler Code for the saving of life and
property. Damage from fire could be costly in terms of loss of tax revenues and jobs.
A large fire would overtax both Departments. In response to Trustee Moses' question,
it was stated there were no fires in commercial buildings in 1974, and in the past
five years there was one fire in an abandoned building. Last year there were five
apartment fires, none serious, but in the last few years the Deerfield Department had
rather serious fires in apartments. The Fire Departr ;rents want a sprinkler ordinance
that.would suffice until the new National Building Code is ready.
Mr. Jensen, a member of the National Building Code Committee; stated twelve of
the eighteen chapters of the new Code have been reviewed, but could give no informa-
tion on when the new Code would be available. He stated that, in the most part, he
felt the National Building Code without sprinklers was a better and safer Code than
the B.O.C.A. Code of Northbrook with sprinklers since more "trade- offs" are included
in the Village's Code. If fire resistive construction is required by the National
Building Code the builder can offer sprinklers as an equivalent, but if the Code is
changed the builder must put in both.
The Village attorney explained procedures for variations if the proposed amendment
is approved, each case being considered individually. He pointed out that Annexation
Agreements re' fer -x -to National Building Code, and this fact should be taken into con-
sideration. The member of the Deerfield - Bannockburn Fire Department stated the
Department felt it would not know what "trade- offs" are given. Mr. Jensen stated
b.uil.ding plans are referred to the appropriate Fire Protection District, and a public
hearing is held on the requested variations.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee tiehr, that the matter be referred
back to the Board of Building Appeals to re- writ4n ordinance which would require
s prinkler.systems or equivalencies in building material.
Motion carried unanimously.
Electrical Commission Report A report from the Electrical Commission recommended
to Adopt 1975 National Elec. the adoption, by reference, of the 1975 National
Code & Amendments - Authorize Electrical Code, amended to require rigid, galvan-
0 rdinance ized, heavy - walled conduit. The Commission also
recommended an amendment to Section 22.802 of
tle Municipal code byinserting the words "provided that all service entrances be of
rigid, galvanized, heavy - walled conduit.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded b.y'*;Trustee Seidman, that the Village attorney-
prepare an ordinance in accordance with,�the Board of Building Appeals' recommendation
to be submitted to the building commissioner and Board of Building Appeals.for review.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ratify Police Contract Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr,
that the President be authorized to sign the
Police Contract and addenda..
Motion carried unanimously.
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Resolution Approving Annexation Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by .Trustee
Agreement-Flodstrom Property Marty, that the Annexation Agreement between
2751 Lake -Cook Rd, the Village of Deerfield and Sven Flodstrom,
Majken Flodstrom and First National Bank and
Trust Company of Evanston as Trustee under Trust No. R1327 be approved for property
at 2751 Lake -Cook Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the Resolution indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance Annexing Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Flodstrom Property Stiehr, that the Ordinance be passed annexing
(0- 75 -21) the Flodstrom property at 2751 Lake -Cook
Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (8)
The'President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof,
Ordinance Zoning Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee
Flodstrom Property Marty, -that the ordinance be passed amending
(0- 75 -22) the Zoning Map.by classifying the Flodstrom
property at 2751 Lake -Cook Road-as an 0 & R
Office and Research District. Adopted by the-.fof1owing vote:_
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance Granting Variations-. -, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
2751 Lake-Cook-.Rd. Seidman, that the ordinance be passed
(0- 75 -23) granting variations from the provisions of
the.Zoning Ordinance with respect to the
property at 2751 Lake -Cook Road, the Flodstrom property. Adopted be the following
vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: Npne (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance Vacating The ordinance was presented Vacating Florence
Florence Ave. Avenue.,.: Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by
(0- 75 -24) Trustee Mar'ty`, that the rules be waived to
permit actinn on the ordinance at its first
presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the ordinance
vacating Florence Avenue be passed.' Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance.indicating his approval thereof.
Award Bid - Klehm Nurseries- Bids having been received for parkway trees.,
Parkway Trees Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee
Blumenthal, that,the low bid of Klehm Nurs-
eries be accepted at ,the.-bid price of $27.45 if picked up, and $29.45 if delivered.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
lst Presentation
Ordinance- Carnivals
Trustee Seidman moved,
to permit carnivals to
twelve midnight.
Motion carried unartimc
The..first presentation was made of an ordin
ance amending Section 13.907 of the Munici-
pal Code to permit, carnivals on Sundays,
seconded by Trustee Moses, that.the.ordinance be changed
operate on Sundays until 10ap,m. and on weekdays until
lusly.
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Ordinance- Budget Amend. The Ordinance was presented amending the Budget
Salary Increases for 1975 -76 to reflect wage and salary increases.
(0- 75 -25) Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
that the rules be waived to permit action on the
ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed
as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal,..Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
N ays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Discussion- County Line Discussion was had on a proposed bike path on
Bike Path - Get Costs County Line Road from Waukegan Road to the Tollway.
On Studies Trustee Seidman questioned the need for a study
although 70 percent'of the cost would be paid
fmm Federal funds.i,Mr. So ka stated it would be easier to get Federal funds if an
outside consultant is used.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the matter be postponed
for two weeks to get an estimate of cost from Westenhoff and Novick,- Inc.and what
work will be covered. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Seidman
Nays: Gavin, Marty, Moses, Sii ehr' (4)
Trustee Stiehr stated he was opposed to, "make work" projects just because funds
are available and particularly when they usually end up costing more than if the
work were done "in house ". The manager stated if an outside engineering firm is
use the bike path would not be isolated but would tie in with a bike path to the
east. He said the State has not come up with firm specifications,
Attorney Prepare Transfer A letter from Kitchens of Sara Lee requested the
K at +s Rd. Traffic Lights Village to accept and maintain the traffic lights
at Kates and Waukegan Road.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney prepare
tle proper papers for transfer of ownership, the lights first to be put in first
class condition. '
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Attorney to Defend A lawsuit was filed by Mr. Herbert Lesser for
Lesser vs. Village Carol,Diver vs. the Village of Deerfield in the
matter of old Special Assessments.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Village attorney
be - authorized to defend the Village in the suit. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays -: None (0)
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the Secretary of State
had acknowledged the certification of Deerfield
as a home rule unit.
The inspection report on the Municipal lockup was received from the Department
o f Inspections.
A seminar sponsored by the National League of Cities and the Illinois Municipal
will be held at the Holiday Inn - O'Hare /Kennedy on June 26, 27 and 28. All members
are invited to attend. The treasurer will take care of arrangements.
The option on the Stryker lot on Jonquil Terrace will expire on July 10, 1975.
After further discussion,
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
that an
Novik,
estimate of cost and what work will be covered be obtained from Westenhoff and
Inc. and what it would cost if done "in house ". Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty,
Moses, Seidman (5)
Nays:
Stiehr (1)
Attorney Prepare Transfer A letter from Kitchens of Sara Lee requested the
K at +s Rd. Traffic Lights Village to accept and maintain the traffic lights
at Kates and Waukegan Road.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney prepare
tle proper papers for transfer of ownership, the lights first to be put in first
class condition. '
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Attorney to Defend A lawsuit was filed by Mr. Herbert Lesser for
Lesser vs. Village Carol,Diver vs. the Village of Deerfield in the
matter of old Special Assessments.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Village attorney
be - authorized to defend the Village in the suit. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays -: None (0)
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the Secretary of State
had acknowledged the certification of Deerfield
as a home rule unit.
The inspection report on the Municipal lockup was received from the Department
o f Inspections.
A seminar sponsored by the National League of Cities and the Illinois Municipal
will be held at the Holiday Inn - O'Hare /Kennedy on June 26, 27 and 28. All members
are invited to attend. The treasurer will take care of arrangements.
The option on the Stryker lot on Jonquil Terrace will expire on July 10, 1975.
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Reports Although the Village attorney had been
directed to prepare the Burglary Alarm
ordinance, Trustee Moses noted it was not on the agenda and he assumed this
was at the request of the Chamber of Commerce, who had asked that the matter
be postponed. Acting Chief Davenport reported a meeting has been arranged
with the Chamber at which the matter will be discussed. The Char4ber may
have alternative proposals.
The Village engineer will check the agreer�ent with Cook County
r (garding the costs the Village will be required to pay for the traffic
lights at the Lake-Cook/Wilmot intersection. The manager stated if the
Village does not pay the signal will not be installed.
Trustee Moses volunteered to serve on the committee who work with
the Architect on the rem6deling of the railroad station.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Moses and
seconded by by Trustee Stiehr, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Approved:
President pro -tom
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