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05/03/197610 May 3, 1976 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, May 3, 1976 at 8 :05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Daniel H. Stiehr Vernon E. Swanson Absent: D. Jeffrey Blumenthal Norma Gavin 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 Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the regular meeting held April 19, 1976 with the following addition: Page 9, line 44, "Trustee Stiehr stated some variations will be required ". Motion carried unanimously. Proclamation -Law Week The President read the Proclamation May 1 -7, 1976 designating the week May 1 -7, 1976 as Respect for Law Week and asking all citizens of Deerfield to join with the Optimist Club in carrying the message of respect for law to other citizens. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Proclamation he approved. Motion carried unanimously. Proclamation -1st Presbyterian President Forrest read the Proclamation Church Centennial Week designating the'week of May 9th as First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield Centen- ial Week and extending good wishes for continued success in the coming years. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Proclamation be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Appreciation The President read the Resolution ex- B.S. Troops 150 & 51 pressing appreciation to Boy Scout Troops 150 and 51 and their Scoutmasters for services to the community. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. Students who will participate in Student Government Day on Wednesday, May 5th, were introduced by President Forrest and were congratulated. Report -Chief of Police Chief of Police Brandt submitted a Progress report on Departmdnt objectives for the fiscal year 1975 -76. In response to members' questions, Chief Brandt stated a decision must be made on data processing, the Youth Jury meets•. when'-there are- cases to be' heard, and a handout on bicycle safety will be given to Junion High and High School students by "Officer Friendly ". Warning tickets will be given to violators of bicycle regulations, and some cases may go-to the-Youth Jury. More than 200 tickets have been issued for no vehicle sticker, enforcement having been started immediately after the deadline. Parents have been notified on a first violation of the vandalism ordinance. Two cases of possession of marijuana were taken to Court, and each fined $25. Ordinance -Sp. Use Public Parking at 807 Park & 859 Deerfield (0- 76 -26) The Ordinance was presented authorizing a Special Use for the construction of public parking facilities at 807 Park Avenue and 859 Deerfield Road. 11 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit action oxi the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the preliminary plans for development of the parking facilities be made available for inspection by the public. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Stiehr pointed out that variations will be required and no plans have been drawn or submitted to the Plan Commission or the Board. Discussion was had on changes to be made in the ordinance as presented. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance be amended to provide that a Preliminary Site Plan shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for review and approval. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance be amended to require development in accordance with all representations made to the Plan Commission and the Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimoub:ly. Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be passed as amended. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (4) Nays: None (0) The ordinance will be re -typed for approval by the President. Appointments President Forrest proposed the following appointments to the various Boards and Commissions: Plan Commission: James Marovitz to term expiring in May, 1979 Thomas Whaley, Chairman, to term expiring in May, 1979 Board of Zoning Appeals: Richard T. Lorenz, Chairman, to term expiring in May, 1981 Benjamin Block to term expiring in May, 1981 Board of Police Commissioners: Robert C. Lindberg, reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Police Pension Board: John W. Cooper, reappointed to term expiring May, 1978 Manpower Commission: Charles Wulf, reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Richard A. Strom to term expiring May, 1979 Board of Building Appeals; Maury M. Lipowich, reappointed to term expiring May, 1981 Safety Council: Jerold Heisler reappointed to term expiring May , 1979 Elliot Bacall reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Youth Council: Mrs. Joan Freund reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Craig Hammon to term expiring May, 1979 Rev. Roger A. Smith to term expiring May, 1979 Carey Skoglund to term expiring May, 1978 Human Relations Commission: ,Miss Doris Roethlisberger reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 William Phillips reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Mrs. Marcia Fox appointed to term expiring May, 1979 Environmental Commission: David G. Arnold reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Howard Rosenfeld reappointed to term expiring May, 1979 Thomas E. Fennell appointed to term expiring May, 1979 Lowell F. Roseman appointed to term expiring May, 1979 12 Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the appointments be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Agreement - Milburn Bros. The Agreement was presented granting a Temp. Concrete Batch Plant license to Milburn Brothers, Inc. to July 1 to Nov. 1, 1976 erect and maintain a temporary concrete batch plant on a portion of Village - owned property (former brickyard property) as shown on Exhibit "A ", and payment to the Village of $750. Decision was made that the Agreement cover the period from July 1 to November 1, 1976. Trustee Marty stated neighbors were not opposed to the location of the batch plant at this location since material will come down Pfingsten Road which will save roads and dust. Trustee Seidman moved. that the matter be tabled until the next meeting, but the motion failed for lack of a second. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Agreement be approved and execution authorized. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Issuance of Liquor Licenses ordinance authorizing the issuance of liquor licenses, the Village now being a Home Rule Unit. The President stated no act June 7th meeting in order to give 1st Presentation - Ordinance Liquor Licensing Provisions definitions, classes of licenses, Lon would be taken on the ordinance until the adequate time for comments. The first presentation was made of an ordinance revising the liquor licensing provisions of the Municipal Code, including fees, number of licenses and give away prohibitions. Discussion was had and Trustee Seidman proposed at pharmacists be excluded, that Class F licenses (churches, etc.) be limited to two in any calendar year, and that wine tasting permits be limited to four per year. It was suggested that wine tasting may be advertised in newspapers rather than on the windows of the store. Mr. Stucko suggested the phrase "by advertising materials on the premises itself" to overcome the objection to window advertising. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the matter be tabled until the June 7th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Re: Bus. License Fees The President reported that Trustee Blumenthal had requested that business license fees not be discussed until he can be present. He asked the manager and Police Chief to submit a report on what services are provided for businesses. Mr. William Brenner, owner of an office supply store on Lake -Cook Road, stated that municipalities cannot license for revenue and businesses are already paying taxes for police and other services. President Forrest stated he dial not know what services were provided to businesses over and above those provided to citizens and he had therefore requested a report, copies of which will be sent to the Board and the Chamber of Commerce. The matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Resolution - Sculpture Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Garden Fund Established Swanson, that the resolution be adopted establishing a fund to be known as the "Village of Deerfield Sculpture Garden Fund" for the purpose of receiving contri- butions to be applied to the construction and maintenance of the sculpture garden as proposed by the Bicentennial Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Bid Santucci $24948.50 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Osterman Sewer Redacement Marty, that the low bid of $24,948.50 13 submitted by Carlo V. Santucci for replacement of the. Osterman Avenue sanitary sewer be accepted, as recommended by the Village engineer. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (4) Nays: None (0) Accept Lakeland Bid $11037.70 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Fairview - Forestway Cul -de -Sacs Marty, that the low bid of $11,037.70 submitted by Lakeland Construction Company for construction of cul -de -sacs on Fairview and Forestway be accepted, as recommended by the Village engineer. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (4) Nays: None (0) Approve Stryker Option _ Trustee Marty stated that Mr. Wessley Extension Stryker had agreed to extend the option to purchase Lot 3, Stryker Subdivision, but would like a simplified agreement: Mr. Stucko said the agreement could be changed if desired. The President stated he would call Mr. Stryker if the Board agrees to extend the option. co Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that extension of the option be.approved. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution Appropriating Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee $128000 MFT Marty, that the resolution be adopted appro- priating $128,000 from Motor Fuel Tax funds for maintenance -of streets for the year January 1 to December 31, 1976. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Marty, Seidman,.Stiehr, Swanson (4) Nays: None (0) Renew Contract Fowler Tree The manager reported that Fowler Tree Surgery Co. $9587.89 Co. had agreed to the renewal of the present contract for removal of diseased elm trees and stumps for 1976 -77 at the same bid price of $9,587.89 submitted for 1975 -76. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the contract with Fowler Tree Surgery be extended for 1976 -77 at the same rate as previously bid for 1975 -76. Adopted by the follwing vote: Ayes: Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (4) Nays: None (0) Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the requirements of the Lake County Planning Commission and the Plats Committee for approval of plats of subdivision had been discussed with the Planning Department and agreement had been reached on various details. Still to be resolved is the Commission's request for a topographic survey of the Hamilton Subdivision approved by the Board on December 1, 1975. Hunt's Subdivision will not require approval by the Plats Committee. Approve Application A memorandum from Youth Director Thomas ILEC Youthbound Grant Creighton stated the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission has requested the Village to submit an application for a continuation grant for the Youthbound program. As a second year grant, ILEC will pay 75 per cent and the Village will be expected to pay 25 per cent. Discussion was had on the Youthbound program. Mr. Creighton stated more extensive things are planned for the summer, participants in the program are insured under the Explorers Post, and he believed that by the third year the program could be made self - sufficient. President Forrest stated he felt the program should be continued for another year provided the funds for the Village's share of the cost come from the Police Department's Budget. Chief Brandt stated he felt there were sufficient funds in the Police Budget but he had not talked to the patrolmen, The President asked him to clock the Police Budget. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the application for the Youthbound grant be approved provided the grant is funded by the ILEC and the Police Budget. Motion carried unanimously. 1111 President Forrest reported that the State has now approved "School Zone " signs at Kipling and-Deerfield Road. The manager reported that lines will be painted on the sidewalk 4 feet back from the curb at the crossing guard location. Authorize Ordinance 10% Trustee Marty stated no penalty is Penalty on Late Scavenger Bills assessed for late payment of scavenger bills, and felt this matter should be put on the agenda for discussion.. Trustee Marty then moved. seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to include the 10 per cent penalty on Scavenger bills. Motion carried unanimously. The cost of the installation of traffic lights at Wilmot and Lake -Cook was overestimated by the Cook County Highway Department. The Village's share of the cost amounts to $19,000 leaving $1,196.15 to be paid by the developers of the former Strub property in-accordance with the agreement. Decision was made that the attorney d9aft a letter for the President's signature, giving the facts on costs and asking for an additional contribution from the devlopers. A letter will be drafted for signature by the.President to try to influence the legislature to amend the Workman's Compensation Act. The President stated that the Board had been asked to adopt a resolution in support of the suburban members of the RTA. Trustee Marty stated she would like comments from Mr. Robert Benton be *ore any action is taken. There being no futher business, on motion by Trustee Marty and seconded by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :05 p.m. ATTEST: Village Clerk APPROVED President i