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May 17, 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 17, 1976 at 8 :00 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 Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that minutes of the regular
meeting held May,.3, 1976 be approved as corrected. (Page 12, line 12 - Add "'shorter
length of time for completion" and line 29- "that pharmacies ".)
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -76 -5 Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that Warrant No. W -76 -5 : Payment
of bills including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved: Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President asked that a running total be kept of.Deerfield Family Day
contributions.
Approve,Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda was presented for
consideration as follows:
Release $28,034.23 from escrow funds to W. T. Bowler and Associates for underground
improvements, Chesterfield's Laurel Hill No. 12. Estimate No. 1.
Proclamation designating Flag Day.
Approve and authorize execution of contract with Carlo V. Santucci, Inc. for Osterman
sanitary sewer replacement for $24,948.50.
Resolution appropriating $35,000 from Motor Fuel Tax funds for Waukegan- Greenwood
traffic signal installation, Section 76- 00043- 00 -TL.
Resolution requesting permission to close State highways for Fourth of July parade.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda be
approved, including the release of escrow funds. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays': None (0)
President Forrest stated the Bicentennial Twenty -one Day, Flag Salute will be
inaugurated officially by the Village in ceremonies at Deerbrook on June 12th, and
various activities are scheuled through July 4th.
Approve Final Plat A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Hunt's Resub. approval of the resubdivision of two lots,
commonly known as 1029 Forest Avenue, into
one lot 50 feet by 125 feet, and approval of the final plat of Hunt's Resubdivision.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the final plat of Hunt's
Resubdivision be approved and execution authorized.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Stiehr stated Hunt's Resubdivision plat was to rectify con-
ditions but was not in full compliance with applicable provisions of the
zoning ordinance and subdivision codes.
P.C. Report A report from the Plan Commission
Grethen Subdivision recommended approval of Grethen's
Subdivision, a two lot subdivision
at the southeast corner of Elm Street and Sunset Court. Both lots are in
complete compliance with Village ordinances. An easement is provided for
the joining of Elm and Chestnut Streets as shown on the Comprehensive Plan.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Plan
Commission's report be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Final Plat Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by
Grethen's Subdivision Trustee Blumenthal, that the final
plat of Grethen's Subdivision be
approved and execution authorized.
Motion carried unanimously.
Create Position Trustee Marty moved, seconded by
Asst. Village Manager Trustee Seidman, that the position
of Assistant Village Manager be
created.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the position
of Assistant Village Manager be made retroactive to May 1, 1976. Motion
and second were withdrawn when Trustee Stiehr stated the salary must be re-
solved, the title "assistant to the manager" must be deleted, and asked if
an assistant Village manager is needed.
The manager stated there is a problem when he goes
village manager will take over for him at these times.
ant to village manager" should be eliminated inasmuch &
overlapping positions. The salary of a fully qualified
manager is $19,000 per year and he proposed a salary of
or $16,150.
away;;an assistant
The position "assist-
3 therd should be no
assistant Village
85 per cent of $19,000,
The motion to create the position of Assistant Village Manager carried
unanimously.
Asst. Manager Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by
Salary $16150 Trustee Marty, that the assistant
Village manager be paid $16,150 per
year, 85 per cent of the $19,000 salary for fully qualified employees.
Adopted by the following vote:
4y.es: Blumenthal, Gavin. Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Remove Asst. to Mgr. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by
Trustee Gavin, that the position
"assistant to the Village manager" be removed when the appointment to
assistant Village Manager is made on May 18, 1976.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Bike Path Feasibility Study The President stated no Federal funds
are currently available for bicycle
planning, and while Revenue Sharing:?Funds amounting to $4,200 may be used
for this purpose, the cost "of the bicycle path feasibility study is $7,000.
Discussion was had regarding whether to authorize the bicycle path
feasibility study to go forward with General Fund financing rather than with
a Federal grant. Trustee Blumenthal stated he had voted against the bicycle
path study last year because there was no clear way to get funding. Trustee
Gavin suggested the appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee with a limited time to
recommend locations of bicycle paths since the study should be Village -wide.
FAU funding on a 70/30 basis was discussed, but the Village must have a feasi-
bility study in hand.
The President suggested an Ad Hoc Committee with duties defined and
when its report will be -due.
Authorize Agreement
Tellefsen San. Sewer
Service (Bannockburn)
the Lake County Health Department.
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A letter from Mr. Harold E. Tellefsen,
1600 Meadow Lane, Bannockburn, requested
permission to connect to the Village's
sanitary sewer system, as recommended by
The Village engineer stated the connection would create no problem but the
Village should assume no liability. The matter was.discussed and President Forrest
stated it should be handled by a written agreement to include the provision that
footing drains, sump pumps .and;idownspQuts:will:not.be connected to the sanitary
sewer, also a "hold harmless agreement, charges to be paid as for other outside
users of sewer service, and when Bannockburn is on- stream, Mr. Tellefsen will dis-
connect.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an agreement in accordance with the President's recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
Award Bid Klehm Nursery The manager recommended that the bid of
Parkway Trees Klehm Nursery for parkway trees be accepted,
CO being the apparent low bidder on an overall
CO basis at $30.20 for trees picked up and $32.40 if delivered.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the bid of Klehm Nursery
be accepted. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Move Fence 1550 Laurel Ave. The manager reported that Mr. Arthur Altman,
1550 Laurel Avenue, has asked that he be
allowed to keep the,fence on his property at its present location which is 9 -92 feet
in the right- of -way. He will free the Village from any responsibility for any fence
damage and will cut off the fence to provide increased visibility at the corner.
The manager stated permission was given Mr. Altman to put the fence 7 feet in the
right -of -way &this encroachment was exceeded, leaving no place for snow.
Discussion was had on the problem and the fact that it may be construed as
setting a precedent. It was agreed that the fence should be moved back.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the request of Mr.
Altman be denied and that he be directed to move the fence 22 feet back from the
sidewalk.
Motion carried unanimously.
Police Sgt. & Lt. Salaries Trustee Stiehr stated the salaries of the
command personnel of the Police Department
had been reviewed and it was the consensus that changes in the pay plan should be
made.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the salary of $19,900
for Police Sergeants and $21,500 for Lieutenants should be set for fully qualified
employees. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Penalty -Late Payment Scavenger amending the Municipal Code to provide that
an additional 10 per cent shall be paid for
scavenger service if the bill is not paid by the first day of the month following
the billing period for which it is rendered.
Trustee Seidman stated consumers should be protected if they are missed by the
scavenger and this should be spelled out. Mr. Stucko stated the Village should be
notified and the cost would be reduced.
S.C. Recommendio.q A report from the Safety Council recommended
Parking on Forest Ave. that parking be prohibited on both sides
of Forest Avenue between the hours of 10 a.m.
and 12 noon. If the problem is not eliminated, the Council will recommend no
parking between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parking would be prohibited from Hazel to Deerfield
Road. "
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Safety Council Chairman Ferris stated that according to the neighbors,
the problem is caused by all -day commuter parking.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the report be
accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance to prohibit
parking on Forest Avenue as recommended.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report -No Left
Turns onto Park Ave.
Authorize Ordinance
Discussion was had on signs and
turns are prohibited. Trustee Gavin
Trustee. Swanson proposed that a po
for the first few days until people
A report from the Safety Council
recommended that no left turns be
permitted from Deerfield Road onto
Park Avenue.
striping to inform motorists that left
suggested a flyer be distributed to residents.
Lice officer be stationed at the intersection
become acclimated to no left turns.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommendation
of the Safety Council be approved and the attorney be directed to prepare the
ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Plans will be prepared on signing and striping to implement the ordinance.
Kuhn's Deli Liquor License An application was received from Kuhn's
Application- Authorize Ordinance International Delicatessen, Inc. for the
issuance of a liquor license for the
sale of packaged liquor in connection with the sale of food in the Deerbrook Mall.
Imported beer, liqueurs , cognac and wines will be sold. There will be no con-
sumption on the premises. No cheap wines or 1/2 pints will be sold. It is
planned to open the store August 1st.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be
directed to prepare an ordinance authorizing an additional Class B liquor
license.
Motion carried unanimously.
The President drew the attention of the audience to the Bicentennial quilt
hung at the rear of the Council Chamber. Approximately $4,300 has been collected
for the Historical Society. Trustee Blumenthal said a check for $500 has been
given by Kitchens of Sara Lee, one of the many businesses that have contributed.
The assistant Village manager will accept contributions for the Historial
Society.
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported, that the office of
Mr. Todd Cayer, EPA, had inquired about
the signature "Mayor" rather than President as correspondence was heretofore
signed. A copy of the ordinance allowing the President to be referred to as
Mayor was sent to Mr. Cayer's office with a copy of the letter from the Village
attorney who stated it was the opinion of Chapman and Cutler that the title of
President was not changed and the word "President" should be used in minutes
and ordinances although the President may be referred to as Mayor. In order to
avoid any problems, she asked that all correspondence with the EPA be signed
as President.
The Illinois Municipal League conference will be held September 10 to 13
at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont. Registrations should be made with the
Village treasurer who will send a check for advance registration fees of $45
for an official and $40 for a spouse.
The City of Northlake invited Village officials and wives to attend the
Illinois Association of Fire and Police Commissioners Seminar on June 25, 26
and 27, 1976.
Plats of Subdivision which have been filed with the Lake County Planning
Department for more than a month have not been signed by the Plats Committee
and therefore have not been recorded. Plats approved at this meeting will be
taken to Waukegan this week, and the undue delays and any changes in procedures
will be discussed with the Planning Department.
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There have been numerous requests from municipalities for copies of the
ordinances on vandalism and marijuana. Copies of the ordinances have been sent.
Lts. & Sgts. Salaries
Effective May 17, 1976
Decision was made that salaries of Police
Lieutenants and Sergeants heretofore approved
be made effective as of this date, May 17, 1976.
Request Underground Cable The manager stated that the pole for electric
Com. Ed. for Siren power for the siren installation on Kates
Road would be on the berm. The siren is
approximately 475 feet from Waukegan Road and the cost for installation of underground
cable would be from $2,000 to $3,000. He suggested that Commonwealth Edison be
asked to install the underground cable, which is covered by the franchise. The
company will install without charge 500 feet of underground service per year and
there is a two year eligibility. If Kates Road is widened there will be plenty of
room.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the manager ask Commonwealth
Edison to install an underground cable to the siren on Kates Road.
co Motion carried unanimously.
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The President stated that several members would be unable to attend the
regular meeting.on June 7 because of graduations and therefore the meeting would
be adjourned to Tuesday, June 8th.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Marty and seconded by
Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
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Village Clerk
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