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November 3, 1975
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,
November 3, 1975 at 8:10 p.m. The clerk then called the roll and reported that the
following were
Present: D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
Absent: Bernard Forrest, President
Vernon E. Swanson
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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.
b Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that Trustee Stiehr be appointed
;President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously.
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Trustee Marty ued, seco ded by Trustee Seidman, that the minutes of the meeting
O held October 20, 1975�6iiRpHaf ion of the following: Page 199 - line 41 ,, Add "Trustee
Marty stated that Chief of Police Brandt, who was recently appointed, opposed the
coin operated amusement devices, and she felt the Board should follow hisrecommenda-
tion. While the devices may not bring trouble, no -.one will suffer from their absence;
they are not sometkiing that Deerfield has to have. Trustee Blumenthal stated that in the
mcst part the response has been apathetic on the licensing of the coin operated games,
although there has been some negative feedback. He wondered if Deerfield is providing
a climate for the upgrading of the business district, and urged passage of the amendment."
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Dept. Report Tvbx i Works'Directar Ed Klasinski submitted ;ia
Progress and Status Report on the objectives of
the Public Works Department for fiscal 1975. -76 which included detailed report on the
Gwage, Street, Sewer and Water Departments.
The sump pump discharge and infiltration report has been completed by Baxter and
Woodman. The Village engineer will prepare plans and specifications. for the replacement
,of portions of Osterman Avenue sanitary sewer and construction may begin in early winter.
,,Mr. Klasinski answered Trustees' questions on repairs to old sewers, grass mowing,
H the smoke and dye testing program and the replacement and repairs of signs. Trustee
Marty stated a stop sign was lying east of the railroad §t -a t & @n Violation of the
Dutch Elm Disease Control ordinance on two parcdJs�of,,property on County Line Road
have been turned over for prosecution. The manager reported that studies are being
made on the use of chlorine for treatment of sewage effluent and possible detrimental
effects on water quality and fish life.
Trustee Swanson entered the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and was present thereafter.
The manager reported that the Benlate experiment for control of Dutch Elm Disease
appears to be ineffective, but results will be checked with other communities using
the Benlate treatirient.
Approve,Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda, with one item removed, was
presented for consideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorization to release escrow funds in the amount of $9, 297.00 to W. T. Bowler &
Associia-tes, Inc. for-work completed in Chesterfield"" , s Laurel Hill Annex; Engineer's
estimate No. 1.
Authorization to release escrow funds in the amount of $13,850.55 to DiGioia Brothers
Construction Co. for street improvements in Chesterfield's Laurel Hill No. 11;
Engineer's estimate No. 1.
Authorization to release escrow funds in the amount of $6,938.92 to W. T. Bowler &
Associates, Inc. for sewer improvements in Chesterfield's Laurel Hill No. ll�
Engineer's estimate No. 3.
Resolution-adopting Contract-Capital Grant:Agreement, and -•authorizing the President to
sgq;-Phase I, Commuter Parking Program
204 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal that the Consent
Agaida be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 18'.407(A) % 18.407(B)
Prchibit Non - residential Bldgs.
f or Sleeping &,, Egress
(0- 75 -53)
for any person in the event of
The ordinance was presented amending Chapter
18 of the Municipal Code by the addition of
Section 18.407(A) to prohibit the use of any
non - residential building as sleepirig_;or
living quarters, and Section 18.407(B) to
require that a means of egress be provided
emergency.
Mr. Marcus of Mr. Adams restaurant stated that he and every restaurant on
the North Shore have the same problem in getting help for cleanup work:.after
the restaurant closes. He has two employees who live in Wheeling, but sleep
in the building after they finish their work at 3 to 3:30 a.m. They return to
Wheeling when the cook reports at 6:00 a.m. A key is available at all times
for use in the event of an emergency but he has not published this fact. With
these employees on the premises during the night there have been no problems of
vandalism, no fires and no break--ins.
It was the consensus of the Board that the restaurant was not used as
sleeping or living quarters since the employees lived elsewhere and a means of
eg ess was provided, and therefore there was no violation of the proposed ordin-
ance.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the ordinance
be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
BZA Report -Front Yard
Encroachment --215 Burr Oak
Approved & Ordinance Authorized'
under construction at 215 Burr Oak,
Corporation.
A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
recommended that a variation be granted
to permit `an encroachment of 6 -5/8 inches
into the required front;,vard for the house
as requested by Chesterfield Development
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommendation
of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved and the ordinance be prepared granting
the variation. .
Motion carried unanimously.
Postpone NIMLO Invoice President Forrest having requested postpone-
ment of consideration of the NIMLO invoice
for recodification of the Municipal Code, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by
Trustee Seidman, that the matter be postponed until the next meeting. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes; Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (4)
Nays; Blumenthal, Gavin (2)
B & W Report: Sump Pump A report was received from Baxter & Woodman
Discharge & Infiltration_ on sump pump discharges and infiltration of
storm water into the sanitary sewer system,
The manager suggested that a workshop meeting be scheduled for discussion
of the report. "
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P.C. Report Re: Inter- A report from the Plan Commission recommended
go7ernmental Agreement, that Deerfield join with Northbrook in the
Ncrthbrook- Deerfield type of agreement suggested by NIPC re-
garding the zoning of the unincorporated
land between the two villages. The Commission further recommended that the
details of the agreement,be jointly reviewed by the Plan Commission and Board
prior to adoption.
Trustee Marty suggested the matter be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
Tle planning aide will be requested to give a report. The President biro tem stated
t1e Board wanted comments from the Plan Commission, and agreed that the matter
be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
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Accept Final Report The final report and recommendations were received
Ad Hoc Committe on Vandalism from the Ad Committee on Vandalism. The President
pro tem stated that President Forrest had recom-
mended that the report be accepted and discussed in detail at the next meeting.
Discussion was had on the report. Chief Brandt stated the proposed ordinance
regarding vandalism would help but would not eliminate vandalism, and recommended
ordinances nn liquor and curfew also. Trustee Seidman stated the prosecuting attorney
2Ial Winpr felt the sentences given by the Youth Jury stiff but appropriate.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the report and recom-
mendations of the Ad Hoc Committee be accepted with thanks.
Motion carried unanimously.
The matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Re: Vandalism and Parental regarding vandalism and parental responsibility.
Responsibility Trustee Marty suggested "one year" instead on six
months in Section (2) -(c), and recommended approval
of Mr. Stucko's re -draft of Section (2) -(a). Trustee Seidman stated he felt the
minimum fine of $10.00 was too low, and recommended a minimum of $25.00.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance include the
following: Section (2) -(a) the attorney's redraft, (c) one year, and Section .(3)
minimum fine of $25.00, subject to review.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Agreement- Interconnection The proposed Agreement between Cook County and the
Traffic Lights- Chestnut/ Village was presented regarding the interconnection
Waukegan & Lake - Cook /Waukegan of traffic signals at the Chestnut /Waukegan and
the Lake - Cook /Waukegan intersections at an estimated
cost of $12,000 to be paid solely by the Village.
The manager stated a temporary interconnection was permitted by an overhead cable,
which must now be placed underground. The State and the County will not participate
in the cost. He felt the owner of the Deerbrook Shopping Center should pay a part
of the cost of the underground cable installation. The north driveway at Deerbrook
will be closed and the driveway opposite Chestnut will become the main entrance and
exit.
Trustee Marty asked if Mr. Joseph Valenti, owner of Deerbrook, had been asked
to share in the cost, and said this should be done. Trustee Gavin expressed concern
about possible traffic backup if the signals are not interconnected. Trustee
Seidman asked if the cost should be shared equally by the Village and Deerbrook
Shopping .Center, but Trustee Blumenthal stated he felt it was a waste of money.
Trustee Marty suggested the treasurer report on Motor Fuel Tax Funds after talking
to Mr. Va.enti. The President pro tem stated he was not amenable to an expenditure
of $12,000 for a project that was not vital; if the County or`State and Mr. Valenti
will not -share in the cost, he felt the signals should not be interconnected.
The manager will check the Deerbrook Annexation Agreement.
Ordinance - Publication of The ordinance was presented providing for publica-
N otice of,-'Annexation-Brickyards tion of notice of annexation of certain territory
(0- 75 -54) to the Village (remainder of brickyard property),
said notice to be published in the Deerfield Mail -
Advertiser on November 6, 1975.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty then moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6),,,,
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the Ordinance and Plat
of Annexation of the part of the brickyard
property acquired by the Village had been recorded by the Lake CountYRecorder on
October 21, 1975, but because of the number of copies required by Cook County, the
ordinance and plat were recorded on October 27, 1975.
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The type has been set for publication of the Notice of Annexation
on November 6, 1975 and the Board can consider the adoption of the Annexation
Ordinance on November 17th, the next regular meeting.
Authorize President to Sign The manager read the Continuing Traffic
Traffic Engineering Engineering Function Certification which
Certification should be signed by the President. The
Certification is required by the Depart-
ment of Transportation.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the President
be authorized to sign said Certification.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion -Bus Service The manager stated he had been asked to take
0 pt:l. H.P.- 2. RTA a straw poll on bus service. There is a
possibility that Nort "ran Route No.13, which
is a Green,,- ay Road service into Lake Forest, may be extended to include Deer-
field. The Village Board is invited to a meeting with Highland Park on
November 10th at which OTR will present a proposal that bus service, sponsored
by Highland Park, will be extended to Deerfield, if the Board agrees. The route
wand be Deerfield Road to and from the railroad station, meeting every train
during morning and evening rush hours, with a one -hour schedule during the day.
Also proposed is a bus on County Line Road to serve the Deerbrook Shopping
Center. The problem is that if service is provided by Highland Park there would
be no point in having RTA bus service. There is also concern that it may make
the mini -bus impossible to work out.
Discussion was had and it was the consensus that extension of the Highland
Park bus route to include Deerfield was the first choice.
Reports - Communications The manager reported that Baxter and Woodman
had submitted the contract with Jenkins and
Boller for sewage treatment plant additions to the EPA for approval. Contracts
A and B, sewer improvements, have been re- advertised and bids will be returned
on November 25th. He has been advised by the Federal EPA that a decision will
be made before November 25th on whether bidding technicalities will be waived.
In response to Trustee Seidman's question, the manager stated the Highland
Park bus would connect to RTA buses providing service from Lake Forest to
Evanston. Mrs. Willard Loarie, Oxford Road, stated that passengers can get
fine transfers to Old Orchard, Skokie and DesPlaines. The fare is 45G and only
20� for senior citizens.
Discussion was had on leaf pickup service by the Village. Trustee Seidman
stated that often the leaves raked to the curb are blown into the streets and end
up in the sewers, asked what was the cost for this service. The manager stated
itwas a substantial amount, but the service would be sorely missed by some
residents. Trustee Blumenthal stated there was no incentive for people to bag
leaves which would be picked up by the scavenger. If a fee is charged it would
offset fmx the additional work done by Village employees and the use of the
truck, or the Village could supply bags which would then be removed by the
scavenger. In Glenview leaves must be bagged or they will not be picked up.
The manager will prepare a report on the costs of leaf pickup.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Blumenthal and
seconded by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
APPROVED.
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk