Loading...
07/21/1975 (2)1113 July 21, 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, July 21, 1975 at 8:12 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President D. Jeffrey Blumenthal Norma Gavin Edwin B. Seidman Daniel H. Stiehr Absent: Cynthia J. Marty and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Northshore Concert Band President Forrest signed the Proclamation honoring P rotlamation the Northshore Concert Band for its "Music for America" efforts and its undertaking of a European Concert tour. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the regular meeting held July 7, 1975 be approved as corrected. (Page 170 - line 5- "accepted ", lines 43 and 47 - "856 ", and line 59 - "Lane "). Motion carried unanimously. The President asked that the record show that prior t6. the meeting on July 7th a minute of silence was observed in memory of Trustee Walter H. Moses, Jr. Approve Warrant No. W -75 -7 Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Warrant No. W -75 -7 - Payment of bills, in- cluding fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following v ote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) Treasurer's Report'. The treasurer's report dated June 30, 1975 was received and included cash and investment state- ments, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statement, highlight control, and cash flow statements. Public Works Director Ed Klasinski reported the Department was keeping to schedule on tarring cracks. The work was started after the summer help was employed. Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for consideration with'deletions and additions as follows: C6NSENT AGENDA Approval of publication of notice for receipt of bids on Sewage Treatment Plant and intercepter sewer replacement. Appointments: Trustee of North Suburban Mass Transit District: Robert Benton Police Pension Board: John W. Cooper Chairman, Police Pension Board: Robert Sorg Chairman, Human Relations Commission: Ruth Bleyler- Environmantal Commission: Russell Walther Resolution establishing Prevailing Wage Rates. Ordinance granting a variation for reduced front yard, 856 Rosemary; First Presentation. Ordinance granting a variation on cul -de -sac design for Subdivision at 520 Elm Street, Lot No. 1 driveway location requirement; First Presentation. Ordinance granting front yard variation at 520 Elm Street; First Presentation. Acceptance of bid of $3,910.00 submitted by Herion Roofing for removal and replacement of shingles for Village Hall Police Addition; Johns - Manville payment under _ warranty - $3,640.00. Net Cost of Village - $270.00. 17 A, Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) Re: Youth Jury Youth Director Tom Creighton reported he had reviewed the Youth Jury concept with the Juvenile Judge of the Lake County Court who felt there would be no problems or liability on the part of the Village provided the program is voluntary.on the part of the offender. If the Youth Jury is refused, a second offense must be committed before the offender can be taken to the Juvenile Court. The Youth Jury cannot be established before September but the young people seem to be enthusiastic about the program. He plans to get several adults with legal..training to work with the Youth Jury. The President asked that the Board be kept informed on the program. Trustee Gavin pointed out that the Bicentennial Committee has several projects in mind and suggested the Youth Jury be asked to assign labor to the Committee as well as to other projects. Trustee Siedman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Board approve the formation of a Youth Jury under the direction of the Youth Director Tom C reighton. Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Brickyard Settlement Discussion was had on the Court Order filed $950000 to be Paid 10/6/75 July 11, 1975, awarding compensation of $950,000 for approximately 80 acres of the brickyard to R.S.W. Liquidating Trust, payment to be deposited with the County Treasurer of Lake County within 90 days from the date of the Court Order, interest being waived by the owners. Proceeds from the bond sale are invested and come due July;31, 1975. Mr. Linn stated the payment of $950,000 can be deposited with the County Treasurer on July 31st or on the last date. If payment is made on the earlier date the Village would obtain control of the property and it could be annexed. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the treasurer be directed to deposit $950,000 with the County Treasurer on August 1, 1975. Trustee Stiehr stated it was.his opinion that payment should be made as soon as possible, bonds for the brickyard purchase having, been voted and sold. The motion failed by the following vote,.four favorable votes required: Ayes: Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (3) Nays: Blumenthal, Forrest (2) Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by.Trustee Seidman, that the treasurer be directed to deposit $950,000 with the County Treasurer on October 6, 1975. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Forrest (4) Nays: Stiehr (1) The treasurer stated the bond proceeds would be invested to obtain the maxi- mum interest in the time frame specified by the Court Order. P.C. Report -P.D. Lot 46 A report from the Plan Commission recommended Hovland Sub. .(Eames) approval of the Planned Development and the Authorize Ordinance preliminary plat of subdivision of Lbt 46, Hovland Subdivision, as requested by Mrs. Signora Eames, provided that the sanitary sewer extension is installed or bond or escrow establihed for the purpose, payment of $1,000 to the Public Benefit Fund, and the Village engineer approve all improvement plans including provisions for d rainage. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be approved and the attorny prepare the ordinance approviiig the Planned development in accordance with the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. BZA Report -Front Yard Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals Lot 46 Hovland, 254 Fairview recommended.that a variation be granted to (Eames) Authorize Ordinance permit a front-% = yard ";of 22, feet for the existing residence at 254 Fairview in lieu of the 1 1 175 required 25 feet, in conjunction with.' Planned Development of Lot 46, Hovland Sub - dkision, as requested by Mrs. Signora Eames. Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved and the attorney be directed to prepare the required ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Flodstrom.Annexation P lat Incorrect of Cook County. There were several errors in the Flodstrom Plat of Annexation which must be corrected before the Plat clan be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds Approve $2800 -Box Study A letter from Paul C. Box and Associates estimated of Deerfield Rd. Traffic the cost of a comprehensive stMy of Deerfield Road traffic from Castlewood to the East Village limits to be $2,800 provided Village employees conduct and tabulate the pedestrian and vehicular counts. If the firm provides the traffic study personnel the cost would be approximately $4,100. Trustee Blumenthal asked that the study include a good traffic count at the C hestnut /Deerfield intersection. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the proposal of Paul C. Box and Associates for a comprehensive study of Deerfield Road traffic be approved at a cost not to exceed $2,800. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (4) N ays: None (0) Report- Traffic Controls A letter from the Village attorney stated that in Home Rule Municipalities Home Rule municipalities do not have the power to install traffic control devices or impose local regulations on streets and hughways under the jurisdiction of the State Depart" m ent of Transportation except by permission of the State. Trustee Seidman stated he would like a letter from the State on the status of Deerfield Road within the corporate limits of Deerfield, or Trustee Gavin suggested, to Milwaukee Avenue. The President stated that, although there is a sign at the Tc11 Road exit; "ther.e are many trucks on Wilmot Road and said there should be enforce- ment of the load° :unit. Trustee Stiehr stated he did not think the Village has au hority to ticket trucks. Remove EPA /Gun Club Suit From Agenda matter will be removed from the Approve Final Plat Holzmacher Resub. approved and execution thereof Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman reported they are waiting for the Environmental Protection Agency to file suit against the Gun Club for noise abatement.- The agenda until the suit has been filed. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the final Plat of Holzmacher's Resubdivision of Lot--71., Hovland Subdivision, be authorized. Accept Truck Bids Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee N orthside International $13826:• Blumenthal, that the low bid of $13,826 submitted Bob Maginnis Ford $5091 by Northside International, Inc. for one GVWR Stewart Truck' "&. Equip. $4252 27,000 lb. dump .truck chassis „,4;nd snow plow be accepted; the low bid of`-$5;,091 submitted,by Bob Maginnis Ford, Inc. for one GVWR 10,000 lb. dump: track be accepted; and the low bid of Stewart Truck & Equipment Co. of $4,252 for one GVWR 6,22 lb. pick -up truck with 4 wheel drive be accepted, all as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Adopted by the following vote:. Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (4) N ays: None (0) Increase Fee to $5 for A letter from Save -a -Pet requested that considera- A nimals Taken to Save -a -Pet tion be given to an increase in the fee of $3.00 paid by the Village for each animal taken to its shelter to the more realistic amount.of $25.00 per animal. Discussion was had on the fee to be paid, and Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by x_76 Trustee Blumenthal, that the fee to Save -a -Pet be increased to $8.00 per animal. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes:. Blumenthal, Seidman (2) Nays: Gavin, Stiehr (2) Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that a fee of $5.00 per animal be paid to Save -a -Pet. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Seidman, Stiehr, Forrest (4) N ays: Gavin (1) Clerk's Reports The Clerk reported that the 1974 assessed valuation for the Village of Deerfield is $101,606,152 in Lake County and $7,280,123 in Cook County, a total of $108,886,275. The 1973 valuation was $105,205,274. The Lake County Clerk forwarded the request of Walgreens for license forms for a new store at the company's corporate headquarters at 200 Wilmot Road under the misconception the address was in the Village. Mr. Fred Johnson of the Lake County Planning Department stated that stores were not a permitted use in the County's Office and Research District, and suggested the letter be referred to Mr. Robert S treicher, Building and Zoning Officer, ton investigate for compliance with the County's 0 & R resulations. The manager stated what was requested was a permit for a company store selling only to employees. The clerk reported that, since the annexation of the Florence,Avenue property last year, the right -of --way of the Milwaukee Road within the corporate limits-. Deerfield extends to the Edens Spur of the Toll Road, and should be annexed to the Village. President Forrest stated the Village attorney is working on this a nnexation. The clerk reported that, in preparing certified copies of traffic ordinances to the Village Prosecutor, I,,t. Charles had stated the Village ordinance should be amended with regard to right turns on red in accordance with the State statute. At present, a ticket for violation must be issued under the State law instead of under a local ordinance. Land Use Report - Northbrook A report on progress on the Land Use and & Deerfield Referred to P.C. Boundary Agreement with Northbrook for the land between the Edens Spur and Lake -Cook Road was received from Mr. James Burke, Planning Aide. Decision was made to refer the report to the Plan Commission. Trustee Blumenthal stated the Plan Commission must review and update the C omprehensive Plan. Re: Sister City The manager reported that Mr. Nelson Culver Propose Rudesheim of the Sister City Committee has received no response to correspondence with the residents of Ludinghausen and an apparent lack of interest in the Sister City concept. Mr. Culver stated there has.been some interest expressed in affiliation with Rudesheim. Decision was made that the Sister City Committee prepare a Resolution or whatever is necessary to designate Rudesheim as a Sister City. Re: Co. Stores In connection with Walgreens application for a permit for a company store, Trustee Seidman stated that the intention might be to sell only to employees, but in the case of Abbott's company store, sales at a much lower price are made to employees and to any visitors,and sales tax is not collected. He stated there were many office buildings west of Wilmot Road and a lot of employees. Reports The manager reported that notice had been received from the Milwaukee Road that the pedestrian gates would be installed by September 12, 1975 -unless delays are encountered in the receipt of material. The manager reported that a certified letter had been sent to a Commissioner of Union Drainage District No. 1 which stated that the Board had not approved the e xpenditire of $200 for the review of the Carriage Way bridge plans by the District's engineer, but the letter was refused. Decision was made that copies of the letter be sent to the Drainage Commissioners, James Anderson Company, engineers, and to the attorney for the Drainage Commission by regular mail. 1 1 177 The manager reported that the right -of -way engineer for the Lake County Sanitary District has stated the District plans to install a 42 inch force main on the south side of Lake -Cook Road between the middle fork and the west fork of the Chicago River, but no utilities will be disturbed. They.will tunnel for the installation with a shaft each 1500 feet for removal of spoil. The engineer indicated the spoil could be used to grade a bikeway on Lake -Cook Road if Cook County has no objections. The spoil from tunnelling will be used to create an embankment for the G un Club. Approve $30 for Sr. Citizens Picnic Bus in August; if fewer than eight provided by private cars. The Senior Citizens of Deerfield asked the Village to contribute $30 for a bus to take them to the Senior Citizens picnic in Dan Wright Woods people attend the bus will not be used and transportation Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Steihr, that the expenditure of $30.00 be approved for a bus to take Senior Citizens to the picnic. Adopted by the following v ote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) There being no further business on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by Trustee Blumenthal the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Immediately thereafter the meeting was reconvened..'. President Forrest stated the Plan Commission was concerned about the impact of traffic to the proposed Post Office, on which a public hearing will be held, and to the pie establishment at the corner of Central and Waukegan Road. Paul C. Box and Associates estimated.the cost of a survey would be $200.•f'or the pie establishment, but a•-complete survey to include both the pie restaurant and post office was estimated t o be $950 to $1250. Trustee Seidman pointed out that residential traffic to the post office must be considered as well as truck traffic. Discussion was had on the potential traffic. Authorize $1200 for Box Survey-Pie & P.O. Traffic to the proposed post office and Adopted by the following vote: Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Paul C. Box and Associates be authorized to make acomplete survey on the impact of traffic pie establishment at a cost not to exceed $1,200. Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr (4) Nays: None (0) Mr. Box will be asked to work with the Planning Aide and that copies of his report be made available to the Plan Commission. There being no further business on motion by Trustee Gavin and seconded by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: Presid t Attest: Village Clerk