10/06/1975, I1
October 6, 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, October 6, 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
Vernon E. Swanson
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, manager.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the minutes of the
meeting of the Board of Local Improvements held September 15, 1.975 be approved as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held September 15, 1975 be approved as corrected. (Page 192 -
line 7 - Add: Deerbrook). Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer's Report The Village engineer, James.Soyka, submitted
a report on the engineering department's
objectives for the fiscal and the status of the various projects. He stated the
pedestrian crossing gates would be installed at the Hazel Avenue railroad crossing
next week by the Milwaukee Road. The Village will install the approaching sidewalks.
Plans for the Carriage Way bridge have been completed and a set has been sent to
the engineers for Union Drainage District No. 1 for review. Mr. Soyka was asked
to get a date for completion of the review of plans and report at the next meeting.
Mr. Stucko reported he had been working with the Blietz organization on
land acquisition and an easement. As of last Friday he was told the easement
would be signed and the land acquisition-,could be.wo.rked out. The.matter will be
on the agenda for the next meeting.
The status of acquisition of a part of the Blietz property for a park site
will be checked with the Park Board. Mr. Soyka stated the.contract for the rail-
road underpass_;has been approved by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
and the Federal Government, but.four items must be resolved before the agreement
can be approved. In his opinion the main goals of the engineering department can
be met, although there may be some delays on delivery of equipment.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for considera-
tion as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorization to release escrow funds in the amount of $550.00 to Highland Park
Electric Co. for work completed in Laurel Hill No. 9. (Estimate #l)
Authorization to release escrow funds in the amount of $5,318.91 to W. T. Bowler
& Associates, Inc. for work completed in Laurel Hill No. 11. (Estimate #2)
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Consent Agenda
be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
P.C. Report Re: In connection with the 1963 Volkswagen Annexa-
V W Annexation tion Agreement, a report from the Plan Commission
proposed a workshop meeting to which the Village
attorney, Mr. Carl Schmidt, owner;' and a representative from Volkswagen would be
invited. The Board indicated approval of the workshop meeting and President Forrest
asked to be notified of the date of the meeting. Trustee Stiehr stated details of
the M- Manufacturing classification must be negotiated and he felt Board members
should be present.
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A report from the treasurer stated the Village would receive tax revenue of
$15,423, based on the 1974 tax levy and assessed valuation of ,the--Volkswagein property;
however, upon annexation, no,addi,tional. charge for-sewer and water service will be
billed, resulting in a decrease of $3,870='ifi Mater. and Sewer Fund revenue. *Add:The. amount
of tax ppaid by Volkswagen will reduce the levy to the general taxpayers of the Village
yCa eke m�unt; Co eeSU . 10 /20 /�5report from the Plan Commission recommended
per amilton
Preliminary Plat Approved approval of the preliminary plat of Hamilton's
, Resubdivision, a two lot subdivision at the North-
east corner of Heather Lane and Deerfield Road, subject to the following conditions:
1. The required sidewalks are installed or a bond or escrow fund established to insure
such installation; 2. The Village engineer approve all plans for improvement, espec-
ially provisions for drainage; 3. A covenant be provided to limit access to Lot #2
from Heather Road only,
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted, and the convenant be prepared and returhed with the
final plat.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report -Ad Hoc Committee on
Valdali,sm Postponed to Next
Meeting
Committee and representatives of
male to postpone the matter until
The final report and recommendations of the Ad Hoc
Committee on Vandalism were received. President
Forrest proposed that consideration of the report
be postponed until it has been discussed with the
the schools and ::the park district. Decision was
the next meeting.
Discussion was had on the ordinance prepared by Mr. 8tucko which.sets forth
pxental responsibility for vandalism committed by a minor. Further discussion will be
had at the next meeting.
P.C. & BZA Reports A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Lindow /Jaworski P.D. approval of a Planned Development and the prelim-
Lot 86 Hovland Sub. inary plat for the resubdivision of Lot 86, J. S.
T�b led Hovland Subdivision, at the southwest corner of
Birchwood and Rosewood, as submitted by Messrs.
Frank Lindow and Florian Jaworski, subject to the following: 1. Dedication of the
westerly 30' by 120''for a future street, bond or escrow to be provided for the
inprovement; 2.. Payment of $1,000 to the Public Benefit Fund; 3. Approval of a variation
fmm the minimum lot area requirements of the R--1 -B District; and 4. Approval by the
Village engineer of all improvement plans, especially for drainage.
A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that a variation in lot area
be granted to permit the resubdivision of Lot 86, Homeland Subdivision, into three lots,
exh having an area of 10,786.5 sq.. ft. in lieu of the 10,800 sq. ft. required in the
R-I -B District, after the dedication of 30 ft. for a future street. Errors in the
original platting of Hovland Subdivision have resulted in some oversized and undersized
1Cts.
.Trustee Seidman stated the subject lot is littered with refuse which should be
renoved and was confirmed by Trustee Swanson. Mr. Jaworski stated the construction of
three houses would be started within 40 days after approval of the final plat, but he
waild ask Mr. Lindow to remove the debris.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded-by Trustee Swanson, that the matter be tabled
urtil the refuse is removed.
Motion carried unanimously.
L.F. Cab Request to Discontinue Discussion was had on the request of Mr. Fred Barth,
24 Hr. Service - Authorize Lake Forest Yellow Cab, to discontinue the 24 hour
Ordinance, Cab Service cab service required by Village ordinance. Mr.
5:30 A.M. to Midnight Barth stated the company had provided an answering
service for calls after midnight, but in six months
only six calls had been received for service. He stated calls for cabs had dropped off
and it was not economically feasible to provide 24 hour service. He said he would
give his home telephone number to the Police Department and would respond to emergency
calls for cab service, but he would have to withdraw if.24,hour service is mandatory.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that an ordinance be prepared
to require taxicab service from 5:30 a.m. to midnitght..-
Motion carried unanimously.
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Request for Coin Operated In connection with the request of Custom
Amisement Games — Authorize Amusement Co. for an amendment to the
Ordinance. Municipal Code to permit coin operated
amusement games, President Forrest stated
a number of reports had been received from other communities on their experience -
with such games. Chief of Police Brandt stated he was opposed to the coin operated
ganes. The games attract a younger crowd including school children, and in places
wlere liquor is sold there has been a problem with minors drinking. While the
present request is for coin operated games in the Brunswick Bowling Lanes, it will
open up other requests for licenses.
Trustee Seidman stated he was not opposed to the coin operated games as
such, vandalism is already a problem in the Deerbrook Shopping Center.. -.Mr. Ring
of the Custom Amusement Co. and the manager of the Brunswick Bowling Lanes stated
tle operation of the games would be controlled by the management•, and the Police
cculd be called if there were any problems. Discussion was had on the pros and
curs of the coin operated games and it was pointed out the number of machines could
be restricted by ordinance and provision made for a review of applications by the
Police Department and the Board.
After further discussion of the request, Trustee Blumebthal moved, seconded
by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to-permit
coin operated amusement devices, including license fees, limiting the percentage
of space and number.of machines, and the type of facility, and exempting the Park
District from these regulations. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: Seidman (1)
Re: Sleeping >-n Restaut.ants Discussion was had on the use of restaurants
Authorize Ordinance Banning as sleeping quarters by employees who are
Sleeping Quarters in Business locked in until the cook or other employee
District & Exit Requirements arrives to let them out. A report was
received from the Police Department on
w¢kmen in stores and restaurants after business hours. It was the consensus of
Lntl-e Board that a means of exit must be provided for any person working after busi-
ness hours.
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed
° to prepare the necessary ordinance banning sleeping quarters in the business district
-pard to require means of exit to be provided for any one staying overnight.
wMotion carried unanimously.
U Postpone Award of Scavenger The treasurer recommended postponement of
Bid to Next Meeting the award of the scavenger bid until the
next meeting, more information having been
q requested from the low bidder, SCA SerVic'es of Illinois, who submitted a bid of
23$29,792.50* Mr. Berle Schwarts, attorney for SCA Services, stated he would continue
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tofurnibh any information necessary so the contract could be awarded at the next
o.mee t ing .
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The matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
Accept Bid Wallace & Tierman Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
$2000 for Water Tank Cleaning Swanson, that the bid of $2,000.00 submitted
by Wallace & Teirman be accepted for cleaning
and inspecting the interior of` the elevated water tank, as recommended by the Director
of Public Works. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty,
Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays:
None (0)
Trustee Seidman moved,
seconded by Trustee
Accept
Bid Hedlund Marine
Blumenthal, that the low bid of $1,998.00
S ports
8 Canoes $1998
submitted by "Hedlund
Marine Sports be
accepted for 8 canoes
for the Youthbound
program,
as recommended by the Police Department. adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Ross Bus Sales Bid Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
$12550 -Bus for Youthbound Swanson, that the bid of $12,550.00 submitted
by Ross Bus Sales be accepted for a bus for
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the Youthbound program, as- recommended by the Police Department. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays'.: None (0)
Negotiate with EPA Re: The President reported that the Federal EPA would
Contracts A & B Sewer not approve the award of Contracts A and B to
I mprovemen -ts *or Re- advertise Scully, Hunter and Scully for sewer improvements
because to total cost of the project was in excess
of $500,000 and the bidder did not submit Exhibit A, the Chicago Plan, which is
required. Dr. H. S. Sundin,stated that some bidders had included Exhibit A. He
stated there were several alternative actions that could be taken: The fight for EPA
alproval could be continued, or the contract awarded to the bow bidder who had filed
Exhibit A, or all bids could be rejected and re- advertised.
After discussion, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
eigineers and associates be authorized to negotiate with the EPA for approval of
C(ntracts A and B, and if unsuccessful, all.bids be rejected and re- advertised.
Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the.treasurer's annual
.report of receipts 'andcdi:sbursements.'and the
Affidavit of Publication were received September 18th and were promptly mailed to
tte Collectors of Lake and Cook Counties and the Collector for Northfield Township.
With the approval of the buildinig department, the clerk suggested that the
nmiber of garage sales per year per person be limited and a license or permit fee be
charged for each sale. Trustee Marty stated this was included in the revised zoning
anendment which has almost been completed.
An objection to the Resolution establishing prevailing wages was received
fmm the Tile Setters Union.
Reports Trustee Blumenthal stated there should be better
coordination among organizationq),schools and
tle Park District in scheduling activities. Trustee Marty stated several attempts for
better cooperation have been made but it must be the responsibility of the,-people to
deck. She stated it would.be feasible to have a list in the Village Hall and suggested
ttat the schools be asked for a copy of their calendars.
Appoint CBD Committee President Forrest proposed the appointment of
the following to the Central Business Committee:
Messrs. John Bergman, John Corn, Dan Christens.en,._ Robert Yorke, Thomas Whaley and
Dcald Wines.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the appointments be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustees Swanson, Seidman, Blumenthal, Stiehr and Marty will also serve on the
Cmmmittee.
Permission was given for James Burke to attend the.hearin g on the proposed Cook County
Zaaing Ordinance on October 8th. He will submit a report,-'at the next meeting.
Trustee Gavin stated the Village should accept and display the Deerfield quilt.
Trustee Blumenthal stated he would contribute $100 to the Historical Society if the
quilt is accepted and remains in Deerfield. It was -the consensus the quilt should be
a (cepted and displayed in the Village Hall.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Blumenthal and seconded
by Trustee Swanson, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST;
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Village Clerk