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August 4, 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, August 4, 1975 at 8:10 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
Edwin B. Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
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,
m anager.
Proclamation -Week of Aug. 4
Deerfield Green Girls Softball
Softball team and its co- manage
having won the Metro Tournament
coming week in Satellite Beach,
President Forrest read and signed the
Proclamation designating the week of August
4th in honor of the Deerfield Green Girls`
rs. The team has compiled an outstanding record,
and will compete in the National Tournament this
Florida.
Permission wds given the team to take the Village of Deerfield official
flag to the National Tournament.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the minutes of the
meeting of the Board of Local Improvements held July 21, 1975 be approved as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.,
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held July 21, 1975 be approved as corrected. (Page 176, last
line - "certified mail "). Motion carried unanimously.
Police Progress Report Chief of Police Richard Brandt submitted
and reviewed the Police.Progress. Report
dated August 1, 1975. He stated the internal investigation of the Police Depart-
ment has been turned over to a private investigative agency and a report is
expected shortly. Bills for special services are sent to firms or the sponsoring
agency. Trustee Seidman offered his assistance in the Police Records Study.
The original estimate,-'for CCTV monitoring of the railroad stated was not to
exceed $1,500 but the latest estimate indicates a total cost of $6,000. He will
investigate further and will explore alternatives. Trustee Blumenthal stated
even the $6,000 may be a good investment because of the amount of vandalism at
the station.
The President asked for enforcement of the ordinance regulating truck
traffic. Chief Brandt said it was a difficult ordinance to enforce; many
trucks are making local deliveries and these trucks may not be ticketed. Tickets
are always issued for trucks stuck under the Deerfield Road underpass whidh has
a height limit of 12 feet.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for con -
sideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Appointments:
Mr. Alan H. Schultz to the Flood Control Advisory Committee. Indefinite term.
Environmental Commission: Mr. William H. Prokop, Chairman
Mrs. Bonnie B. Graham ) Terms
Mr. Howard H. Rosenfeld ) Expiring
Mr. David G. Arnold ) in 1976
Finance Committee: Trustees Blumenthal and Marty, and President Forrest
Authorization for release of $3,104.65 escrow funds to Zera Construction Company
for work completed in Chesterfield's Laurel Hill No. 9.
Ordinance approving a Planned Development of Hovland Lot 46 (Eames). (0- 75 -35)
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Ordinance granting a variation from the Zoning Ordinance to permit a front yard of
22 feet for,existing residence at 254 Fairview (Eames). (0- 75 -36)
Ordinance granting a .variation from the Zoning Ordinance to permit a front y „rd of
21 feet for. /existing . resid -ence at 856 Rosemary-Terrace (Wagner). (0- 75 -37)
an addition to
Ordinance granting a variation from Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code to permit a cul-
de -sac having a forty foot radius and a driveway location not less than ten
feet from the westerly line of Lot I as shown on the preliminary plat of sub-
' division (Chesterfield). (0- 75 -38)
Ordinance granting a variation from the Zoning Ordinance to permit a front yard of
23 feet for'the existing residence at 520 Elm Street (Chesterfield). (0- 75 -39)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to
..permit action on the two ordinances pertaining to the Eames property at their first
presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda
be approved including passage of the above - listed ordinances. Adopted by the
fdlowing vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President `signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
Re: Flodstrom Annexation Plat The Flodstrom Plat of Annexation has been corrected
and after execution and copies made, will be filed
with the Annexation Ordinance passed May 19, 1975, with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook
C ounty.
Report -Right Turns on Red Mr. Stucko reported that fines for violation of
Authorize Ordinance the State Statutes governing right turn on red
movements are paid to the Village. However, the
Village prosecutor felt it was desirable to include the provision for right turn on
red movements in the Village ordinance to establish uniformity with the Statutes
and to.eliminate potential confusion in the police department in ticket writing pro=
ceiures. The Chief of Police concurred.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance governing right turn on red movements by vehicles.
Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Report -Ad Hoc The preliminary report of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Committee on Vandalism Vandalism was received. The report dealt with
the problems of vandalism and possible solutions.
The attorney is looking into ordinances pertaining to 'vandalism which have been
passed by other municipalities. The manager reported the Chamber of Commerce had
agreed to sponsor.a program on vandalism as:was done in Wauwautosa. The President
stated the Committee's final report would be submitted by October.
Authorize Payment for Mr. Stucko recommended recission of the Board's
Brickyards $950000 in August action on July 21, 1975 which deferred payment of
Rescind Previous Action $950,000 to the County Treasurer for acquisition
of part of the brickyard property until October 6,
1975, without interest. Shorter maturities were selected for investment of bond
proceeds as it became apparent that settlement was imminent, and the Judgment Order
was signed July 11, 1975. In consideration of early payment, interest was waived.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Board's action of
July 21, 1975 be rescinded, and the Village treasurer be directed to deposit $950,000
with the County Treasurer for acquisition of the brickyard property as soon as the
present investment period ends. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
N ays: None (0)
The treasurer stated the due date was within the week.
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Approve Bikeway Study by
Ralph H. Burke Inc. Provided
`70% Federal Grant
bikeway feasibility studies for the
De Leuw, Cather & Company - $14,300;
Van Praag, inc. - $9,500.
In addition to the proposal of Westenho,ff
and Novick, Inc. for a bikeway,feasibility
study on Lake -Cook Road at a cost not to
exceed $9,500, engineering proposals for
entire Village were received as follows:
Ralph H. Burke, Inc. $7,000; and Warren &
Trustee Seidman stated the chances of getting a Federal grant of 70% were
not too good. He also pointed out that there was no space for bikeways in the
central business district. Trustee Blumenthal stated the bikeway study was not
very worthwhile unless the plan can be implemented, and the Budget dial not include
bike paths. The manager reported that Tempe, Arizona, has an interesting five-
year plan for bikeways and plans to spend over $1 million the first year. However
he pointed out that there is a branch of the University of Arizona in Tempe, and
bikes can be used year round. He stated the Village can build a bikeway along Lake-
Cook Road. The North Shore Sanitary District will provide the fill and the County
has approved the construction.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that Ralph H. Burke, Inc.
be authorized to proceed with a village -wide bikeway survey provided a 70%
Federal Grant can be obtained. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (4)
N ays: Blumenthal (1)
Ordinance -Mun. Code - Amend. Officer David Turnbaugh reported that copies
Chap. 17 New Article XII of the Ordinance regulating burglar and
Bu rglar & Holdup ALarms Systems holdup alarm businesses, stems and users
(0- 75 -40) had been sent to alarm businesses and all
alarm owners. There was one objection to
the requirement that an alternate source of power shall,-.be provided for a minimum
o f 40 hours.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance
be passed amending the Municipal Code by adding a new Section XII,•- Burglar and
Holdup Alarm Systems, to Chapter 17. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
N ays: None (0)
The ordinance will be re -typed for signature by the President.
Amend Budget $78000 The Village engineer James Soyka stated that
Briarwood Vista San. Sewer $70,000 had been appropriated from Revenue
Sharing Funds for repairs to the Briarwood
Vista sanitary sewer along Lake -Cook Road. An additional $3,000 will be required
for pipe found to be defective after the excavation was made.
Additional costs of $9,303 were incurred by the contractor, Rossetti Con-
tracting Company, for removal and replacement of the water main which was too
close to the sari -Cary sewer excavation. He recommended that the cost for the
extra work be split 50 -50 between the Village and the contractor.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be
directed to amend the Budget by adding $3,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds to the
$70,000 appropriated for repairs to the Briarwood Vista sanitary.sewer.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the motion be amended
by increasing the appropriation to $78,000. Motion carried unanimously.
The motion as amended was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
N ays: None (0)
1st Presentation -Amend IMRF
Budget & Tax Levy Ordinances
Referred to Finance Committee
Municipal Retirement Fund payments.
The first presentation was made of an Ordin-
ance revising and supplementing the Annual
Budget for .15'75 -76 by an increase in the
amount heretofore budgeted for Illinois
Trustee Seidman moved.that.the ordinance.amending the Budget be passed.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Ordinance revising
the Budget and the Tax Levy Ordinance be referred to the Finance Committee.
Motion arried unanimously.
Decision to Appoint
to Fill Vacancy
the death of Truste
f ill the vacancy by
v acancy.
Trustee The Preside
that can be
the vacancy
Moses. The position can be
the Board of Trustees, or a
at stated there were three alternatives
taken with regard to the vacancy on
on the Board of Trustees created by
left vacant, or an appointment to
Special Election held to fill the
The clerk stated the Park District plans to hold another referendum on an increase
in tax rates, and the cost of a Special Election could be shared. Trustee Blumenthal
suggested that the vacancy be filled by appointment, the method previously--used to
f ill vacancies.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Board actively
solicit citizens who are interested in appointment to the Board of Trustees, and
the appointment be made in September 1975. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Clerk's Reports- The clerk reported she had received a copy of
the proposed Comprehensive- Amendmecit,to. the text
of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance which was turned over to the Planning Aide for
review by the Plan Commission. In addition to the public hearing on the amendment
to be held in the County Building, hearings will be held in each Township in Cook
C ounty.
A copy of the Lake County Highway Program for 1976 to 1995 was received, and will
be turned over to the Plan Commission. The program shows that Deerfield Road will
be extended to Barrington, Highway 83.
Notice was received from the State's Attorney of Lake County regarding a proposed
settlement of the personal property tax objections filed by Commonwealth Edison,
American Telephone and Illinois Bell Telephone. The Judge has continued the matter
to September 2, and the State's attorney must be notified if the Village objects to
the proposed settlement.
Reports The manager reported that Highway Safety Funds
are available from the Illinois Department of
Transportation for replacement of signs, pavement striping; and a_gudrd.rail'for a
bridge river crossing,. The application for funds has been approved and the Board
will be kept informed.
The President stated that guide lines for parking improvements on the Favelli and
Fix-It Shop properties are expected within the next two weeks. The Village must
write a contract with the State for these improvements.
The manager reported that the Cook County Highway Department will not pay the
full costs for installation of traffic lights at the Lake- Cook /Wilmot Road intersection.
The Village must pay approximately $19,000 or the lights will not be installed.
The State has advised that the status of Deerfield Road is unclear and will be
c hecked by the attorneys..
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by
Trustee Gavin, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
A WEST:
Village Clerk