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09/02/1975ii September 2, 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 Tuesday, September 2, 1975 at 8:05 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 Mr. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney, and Mrs. Marjorie Emery, representing the Village manager. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by-Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the rEgular meeting held August 18, 1975 be approved as corrected. (Page 182, line 36 - "1975 -76" and Page 185, line 41 - strike "Comprehensive Plan ", insert "Zoning Ordinance ".) Motion carried unanimously. Proclamations The President read and signed the Proclam- ation designating Friday, September 26, 1975 as Kiwanis Kids Peanut Sale Day in Deerfield. The Proclamation was read and signed by the President designating the week of September.15'.to- September 21, 1975 as Deerfield Area Historical Society Week. Report Bldg. Department A Departmental report on Building and Zoning was submitted by Mr. Charles Smalley who stated almosf .ail of the goals and objectives for 1,975• -76 had been achieved. The new'Building Code and the Plumbing Code will be available for review later this fall. Approximately three- fourths of the new Zoning Ordinance text has been completed and the first draft should be ready for submission to the Plan Commission by December 1. Approved Consent Ag-enda The Consent Agenda was presented for con- sideration as follows: CONSENT AGENDA Ordinance a7dding_,Section:20.309A to the Municipal Code; Right Turn Permitted on Red. (:�f- 75 =%+4) Ordinance revising 1975 -76 Budget by a Supplemental Appropriation of $8,000 from Revenue Sharing funds for Briarwood Vista Lake -Cook sanitary sewer. (0- 75 -45) Resolution authorizing the application and execution of permit for sewage treatment plant improvements. Resolution authorizing application and execution of permit for construction and maintenance of sanitary interceptor sewer. First presentation: Ordinance authorizing a Special Use for the construction of a United States Post Office on Lots 3,4,5,6,7 and 8, Block 2, Hall and Osterman's Addition to Deerfield. First .presentation: Ordinance vacating the alley bisecting the Post Office property. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda be approved, including passap.of the two ordinances. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5) N ays : None (0 ) The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof. 187 Trustee Stiehr asked that the Vacation Ordinance show the payment of fees for the vacation. Re: BZA Reports The President stated questions had been raised Deny Rear Yard Variation by the majority and minority reports from the 65 Shenandoah (Eckerling) Board of Zoning Appeals on the petition of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Eckerling for a rear yard variation for the construction of an addition at 65 Shenandoah, and therefore had asked that the Board of Zoning Appeals be represented. Mr. George McLaughlin, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, stated that itwas the recommendation of the majority that the variation should be granted because it was not in violation of the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. He pointed out that no variation would be required if the addition were to be constructed at the front of the residence. Board of Zoning Appeals member Naomi Clampitt stated that there was no showing of practical difficulties or particular hardshfp by the petitioner.. -and that a personal health problem was not a valid reason for granting a variation. Discussion was had with Mrs. Eckerling and the builder on alternative'solutions to the problem, but all were rejected as being too costly or impractical. Several neighbors stated they had no objectio.n.to,_the-,proposed addition. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the majority report of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: None Nays: All P.C. Report - Konsler Rezoning A report from the Plan Commission recommended 1432 & 1438 Waukegan B to R -3 denial of the petition to rezone portions of the Petition DENIED properties at 1432 and 1438 Waukegan Road from the B- Business to the R -3 Single family residence district, as requested by the owner, Mr. Eugene Konsler. If the property is rezoned anon-conforming use would be created on premises occupied by the A. W. Zengler Cleaners at 1452 Waukegan Road. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the report of the Plan Commission be accepted and the rezoning of the subject properties be denied. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report - Preliminary Plat A report from the Plan Commission recommended L ipowich /Hertel Resub. approval of the preliminary plat of the Lipowich/ Alproved. Hertel Resubdivision of Lot 3, Hermann's Sub - division subject to the following: 1) A minimum roadway of 21 ft. shall be maintained throughout; 2) All curves shall have a minimum exterior radius of 35 ft.; 3). Parking shall be allowed only on one side. of the lhear portion of the street and prohibited on the other side of the street and on all parts of the 340 ft. cul -de -sac; 4) Permanent markings shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department for the purpose of locating utilities; 5) A dense hedge or other solid screening shall be provided adjacPnt='_to'the rear of the properties facing Berkeley to "the North; 6) A street shall be dedicated and fully improved with the exception of the absence of a sidewalk on the North side of the street. Such sidewalk shall have a minimum width of 5 feet and shall be at least 5 feet from the roadway; 7) A covenant shall be made providing that all park- ways and the green area within the cul -de -sac be maintained by the property owner; and 8) The developer shall comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Code, with the exception of those variations set forth above. Discussion was had on-thewidth of the cul -de -sac. Trustee Seidman stated he tlaught the developer could construct a street 28 ft. in width. Public Works Director Klasinski concurred and stated he could not see going to a street narrower than is required by the Subdivision Code. The developer stated many mature trees must .be removed if a full -width street is required. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the preliminary plat of the L ipowich /Hertel Resubdivision be approved with the conditions recommended by the Plan Commission) *and a variation fcr a cul-de-sac 340 ft. in length also be approved. *Added 9/15/75 Motion carried unanimously. It was suggested that the name of the cul -de -sac be changed to "Big Tree Lane ". W, The meeting was recessed at 9:130 p.m. and re-- convened at 9 :40 p.m., all members present. - Contract Extended TV Sewer Inspection Alex Metz Sewers Inc. feet, and will send a letter of Approve.Final Plat - Chesterfield L aurel•Hill Annex. Sub. and execution authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Public Works Director Klasinski reported that Alex Metz Sewers, Inc. had agreed to extend the contract for closed circuit tele- vision of sewers in increments of 2,000 confirmation. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the final plat of Chesterfield's Laurel Hill Annex Subdivision be approved Accept Bid $3200- Skoglund Bros. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Pavement Replacement Marty, that the bid of $3,200.00 submitted by Skoglund Brothers, Inc. be accepted for the replacement of 1,000 square feet of pavement on Overland Trail, as recommended by'the Director of Public Works. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5) Nays: None (0) Authorize $1000 for Part Time An excellent report from the Youth Director F emale Youth Worker Thomas Creighton stated there was a need for a part time female youth center assist- ant. The female a"ssis.tant would work 15 to 20 hours per week for eight months. Based on $4.00 per hour, the total cost would be approximately $2,000. If Ms. Gay Groebe, who worked during the summer, will continue on a part time basis, she would be the first choice for the position. If she could not take the job, no pressure would be felt to hire just anyone, but the right person would be sought. If the Board approves a contribution of $1,000 from the Youth Council, he feels certain that the additional amount needed can be obtained from the service clubs or individual contributions. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the report be accepted and an expenditure not to exceed $1,000 be authorized for a part time female center worker. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Scavenger Specs. President Forrest reported that the speci- Atthorize Bids fications for scavenger service had been reviewed by the Village attorney's office, and recommended that they be sent out for bids. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the specifications for scavenger service be approved, and the specifications be sent to all prospec- tire bidders, the due date for return of bids to be decided later, Motion carried unanimously. Resolution to County Board The President reported that Dr. Fenelon, Re Regular Payment of 50% Tax Superintendant of School District No. 109, on Regular Date had advised that a Resolution will be pre- sented to the County Board to rescind the pievious Resolution which provided for the early payment of 50 per cent of taxes based on last year's tax bill. He is concerned that the County Board may pass the new Resolution although the School Board has sent a letter to the County Board asking that the same early payment of taxes be continued. The President recommended that a Resolution be passed and sent to the County Bcard asking that the present Resolution be retained. Trustee Gavin stated that tie taxpayers of the Village be considered. It was pointed out that mortgage companies paid interest on tax payments only on mortgages written after the law became effective; which requires payment of interest. Representative Betty Lou Reed said that due to litigation on taxes,. the County Board had passed the Resolution which provided for early payment of a portion of taxes, but she felt that-__,the next ant ensuing year's tax bills would be sent out-at the* usual time. Trustee Stiehr stated he felt the County would continue to do early billing and it would become a habit and fact of life if the Resolution is not-rescinded. *Add "estimated" 9/15/75 1 U 1 6 Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that a Resolution be prepared and sent to the County Board requesting that the County Board continue to allow taxing bodies -to receive up to SO per cent of tax distribution at a regular tine. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Marty, Seidman, Forrest (4) Nays: Gavin, Stiehr (2) The President asked the clerk to prepare the Resolution and, after approval, to send certified copies to the County Board, Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the tax levy ordinance has not yet been filed with the County Clerks of Lake and Cook County, because of errors which the Village attorney has said can be corrected administratively. The ordinances must be filed on or before the second Tiesday in September. The Volkswagen property has been contiguous to the Village for two years, the owners of the property having signed an agreement to seek annexation when the property becomes contiguous. Questions on zoning should be resolved and the property annexed since, until annexation, no tax revenue will be received by the Village from this property. The matter will be on the agenda for the first meeting in October. Reports - Communications In response to Trustee Blumenthal's question regarding the reconstruction of Kates Road, he was informed that the street would be put in by Special Assessments. Other matters discussed briefly were the Carriage Way /Carlisle bridge project, wa;hrooms in the railroad station, and the cost of the Civil Defense bus. The Public Works Director stated the Inflow and Infiltration report.- -should be received from Baxter & Woodman within the next few weeks, but he would verify the d ate. President Forrest reported that a Pedestrian Safety Citation had been received, there having been no pedestrian deaths in the Village for three years. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by Trustee Stiehr, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. / -4 APPROVED: Va*4,1J'XJ4�i President PRa 1'c-At ATTEST: Village Clerk 1