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June 2, 1975
The President being absent, the regular meeting of the 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, June 2, 1975 at 8 :05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and the
following were
Present: D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Cynthia J. Marty
Walter H. Moses, Jr.
Edwin B. 'Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
Absent: Bernard Forrest
and 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 Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that Trustee Stiehr be
appointed President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the regular
meeting held May 19, 1975 be approved as corrected. (Page 156- line 35- "will be ").
Motion carried unanimously.
each of
The President pro tem presented to /the members,of the various Boards and Com-
missions a paperweight with the Village seal thereon as a token of appreciation for.
the many:'hours spent in service to the the Village. Some members were unable to be
present. Mr. Nelson Culver, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, reported that
Rudesheim, Germany, has been selected as Deerfield's Sister City. It is near Frank-
fort in the Rhine valley and its population is about 10,000.
Police Officer William Behnke presented Acting Chief Robert Davenport who
presented shooting awards to the following officers:
Tyro Class - K. S. Anderson; Marksman Class - M. D. Soler; Sharpshooter Class - T. A.
Hill; Expert Class - L. E. Kick` Master Class - T. A. Potter; Match Class - W. E.
Behnke, and; "Most Improved - R. J. Meyer. The Team Shooting award will be placed in the
Trophy Cabinet in the Police Department.
Report -P.W: Director Public Works Director Edmund Klasinski submitted
a Progress and Status Report on objectives for
fiscal 1975 -76 and'a report on the work of the Public Works Department for January
through April, 1975. There are funds for an additional laboratory man, die testing
of sewers is being continued, and data have been sent to Baxter & Woodman for evalu-
a tion. Other matters discussed included complaints about animals, tree spraying,
frequency and analysis of effluent and the new hydraulic cleaner which, in addition
to sewer cleaning, can be used for many other jobs.
Appoint R.C. Brandt Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
Chief of Police Eff. 6/16/75 that Richard C. Brandt be appointed Chief of
Police effective June 16, 1975. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 20.501 - Eliminate 8
Parking Spaces- Deerfield Rd.
(0- 75 -26)
South side of Deerfield Road,
North side of Deerfield Road,
South side of Deerfield Road,
North side of Deerfield Road,
Adopted by the following vote:
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
that an ordinance be passed amending Section
20.501 of the Municipal Code by adding to the
list of locations where parking is prohibited
at any time the following:
670 feet west of Waukegan Road westerly for 32 feet;
750 feet west of Waukegan Road westerly for 22 feet;
252 feet west of Waukegan Road westerly for 130 feet;
218 feet west of Waukegan Road westerly for 43 feet.
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, S&E.4man, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0) 1
The President pr6 tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Ordinance -Sp'., Use,Mu -1-ti- Business Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee
641 Deerfield'Road Marty, that the ordinance be passed author -
(0-75-27) izing a Special Use at 641 Deerfield Road
for multiple principal uses for a garden
supply sales (Deerfield Lawn & Garden Spot) and a vacuum cleaner sales-.'and repair
shop. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal. Gavin. Marty, Moses, Seidman , Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 8.701 & 8.702A
7 Member Safety Council -Terms
(0- 75 -28)
Adopted by the following vote:
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that the Ordinance be passed amending
Sections 8.701 and 8.702A by establishing a
Safety Council consisting of seven members
(formerly five), and terms of appointment.
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Moses, Seidman, Stiehr (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 13.907 - Amusement Hours Seidman, that the ordinance be passed amending
(0- 75 -29) Section 13.907 of the Municipal Code by pro-
viding that it shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to conduct any amusement designated in the preceding
Section between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. on Sunday and 12:00 Midnight
and 7:00 A.M. on any other day. Adopted by the following vote:
Moses
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, /Seidman,.Stiehr ill (5)
Nays: BlumenthalxxVft xxk?a (1) Corrected 6/16/75
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
lst Presentation - Ordinances The first presentation was made of an ordin-
A doption Nat. Elec. Code of 1975 ance providing for the adoption of the
& Require Rigid Heavy Walled National Electrical Code of 1975, and an
Conduit ordinance amending the Municipal Code to re-
quire rigid galvanized heavy walled conduit.
A memorandum on the use of rigid galvani,ed heavy walled conduit was ex-
pected from the Electrical Commission, but has not yet been received. The building
commission /f6ported that four of the eleven municipalities contacted,(Wheeling,
W innetka, Wilmette and Glenview) require rigid galvanized heavy walled conduit,
but there had been no problems here. He also contacted contractors but none were
p resent.
Authorize Execution-Agreement
W estenhoff & Novick, Inc.
Deerfield Rd. Underpass
W idening
of Compensation of $52,955. Phase II,
to the Upper Limit of Compensation.
The Agreement with Westenhoff and Novick,
Inc. was presented for the Deerfield Road
underpass widening project. The Village
engineer explained that Phase I, prelimi-
nary stages, is subject to an Upper Limit
final design and documents, is also subject
Discussion was had on the widening of the underpass. Trustee Blumenthal
stated it was his opinion that the widening was not a top priority and there were
other projects of more importance. Trustee Seidman objected to opening the
Village to greater ,truck traffic, and pointed out that the Agreement did not
include the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. The manager stated
there was no guarantee that Federal funding would continue to be available and
recommended that the Board proceed with the project.:.Trustee Marty pointed out
that the widening of the underpass had heretofore been approved by the Board. Mrs.
w illard Loarie, Oxford Road, suggested the matter be put off-and proposed... that
other alternatives be explored.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Agreement with
W estenhoff and Novick, Inc. be approved and execution authorized. Adopted by the
f ollowing vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Moses, Xbmxr.4 Stiehr (4)
Nays: Blumenthal, Seidman (2)
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Traffic Lights Tkustee.:Blumenthal suggested and then moved that
Deerfield & Chestnut--C; "considered';'::traffic signals be installed at the Deerfield -
Corrected 6/16 Chestnut street intersection; seconded by Trustee
Moses.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Recommendation A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Spec. Use -North Suburban that a Special Use permit be granted to the North
Evangelical Free Church Suburban Evangelical Free Church for the expansion
Authorize Ordinance of the existing Church facilities at 200 County
Line Road subject to the provision of adequate
screening of parking areas•from -':adjoining residential properties and approval of
drainage plans by the Village engineer.
The addition to the church will require the use of two lots, both owned by the
church. The properties are described in metes and bounds and it was felt that the
lot lines between these adjoining properties should be eliminated.
Trustee Moses moved; seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance authorizing the Special Use for the North Suburban Evangelical
Free Church in accordance wjth the recommendation of the Plan Commission, conditioned
u pan submission of a plat-of subdivision which would eliminate the lot lines between
the two properties. *if necessary. (Corrected 6/16/75)
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the ordinance
Regulating Burglar Alarm providing for reguX' tign•of•burglar. alarm-systems.
Systems- Committee to Report Trustee Blumenthal stated there were-some-objection
to the proposed ordinance by members of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that a committee be formed
consisting of a representative from the Pblice Department, the Chamber of Commerce,
the merchants from Deerbrook, a home owner and a member of the Board of Trustees,
to report by the next meeting; he will chair the committee.
Motion carried unanimously.
Atty. to Prepare Option Mr.' Wfessley Stryker has indicated.his, agreement
Extension-Stryker Lot to the extension of the option to purchase his
lot "on Jonquil Terrace which will expire July
10, 1975.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney be instructed
to preparethe appropriate letter to extend the option to purchase the Jonquil Terrace
lot for one year, or preferably, t,4Q years.
Motion carried unanimously.
Request Policy Statement The Cook County Highway Department has agreed
Cook Co. Hwy. Dept. to the installation of traffic signals at the
Traffic Lights Lake - Cook /Wilmot intersection provided the
Village participate in the cost by paying for
the Wilmot, "leg ". If the Village will not pay a part of the costs no traffic lights
will be installed.
Trustee Moses moved,.seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Village attorney contact
the Cook County Highway Department for a policy statement on traffic signalization.
Motion carried unanimously.
lst Presentation - Ordinance
Sp. $4 per Yr. Sewer Charge
July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1977, said
The first presentation was made of an ordinance
to provide for the assessment of a special annual
sewer charge of $4.00 for the period commencing
special charge to be paid quarterly.
Trustee Gavin reported that Flag Day, June 14th, will be celebrated at the
D eerbrook Shopping Center and an excellent program has been arranged. All are invited.
There being no further business, on motion b Trustee Blumenthal and seconded
by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 0 0 p.m.
ATTEST: Approved:
President
Village Clerk