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02/21/1977 (2)113 February 21, 1977 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, February 21, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President D. Jeffrey Blumenthal Norma Gavin Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E. Swanson Absent: Daniel H. Stiehr 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 Marty, that the minutes of the regular Approve Warrant No. W -77 -2 Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Warrant No. W -77 -2 - Payment of bills, in- cluding fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report, dated January 31, 1977, was received and included cash and investment state- ments, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statement, highlight control report, and cash flow statements. Mr. Valentine reported that Water Fund expenses will probably be greater than planned but there are adequate reserves. Sales Tax receipts are holding up well. President Forrest stated that Deerfield Life had published the tax rolls which reflected the 33 -1/3 valuation on land. Mr. Valentine stated this could have no effect. The President asked Mr. Valentine to keep the Board informed. Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with two deletions and one addition, was presented for consideration as follows: CONSENT AGENDA Appointment of Mr. Michael Hall to the Safety Council. First presentation: Ordinance establishing fire lanes at Lake -Cook Plaza. Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of 1975 by adding a new Section 15 -29.2 entitled "Theft ". (0- 77 -13) Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of 1975 by adding a new Section 15 -29.3 entitled "Retail Theft ". (0- 77 -14) Authorize expenditure of $7,500 for Phase II Parking Lot under Phase I construction with funds to be provided by a loan from the General Fund. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Consent Agenda be approved including passage of the ordinance adding Section 15 -29.2 - Theft, and the ordinance adding Section 15 -29.3 - Retail Theft. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof. meeting held February 7, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 108 - Engineer's Report - strike references to "parking lanes "; and add to line 28 "from Orchard to Osterman ".) Co Motion carried unanimously. Resolution Commending Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, P.W. Employees that the Resolution be adopted commending the entire Public Works Department for the excellent work performed under adverse conditions. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Warrant No. W -77 -2 Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Warrant No. W -77 -2 - Payment of bills, in- cluding fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report, dated January 31, 1977, was received and included cash and investment state- ments, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statement, highlight control report, and cash flow statements. Mr. Valentine reported that Water Fund expenses will probably be greater than planned but there are adequate reserves. Sales Tax receipts are holding up well. President Forrest stated that Deerfield Life had published the tax rolls which reflected the 33 -1/3 valuation on land. Mr. Valentine stated this could have no effect. The President asked Mr. Valentine to keep the Board informed. Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with two deletions and one addition, was presented for consideration as follows: CONSENT AGENDA Appointment of Mr. Michael Hall to the Safety Council. First presentation: Ordinance establishing fire lanes at Lake -Cook Plaza. Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of 1975 by adding a new Section 15 -29.2 entitled "Theft ". (0- 77 -13) Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of 1975 by adding a new Section 15 -29.3 entitled "Retail Theft ". (0- 77 -14) Authorize expenditure of $7,500 for Phase II Parking Lot under Phase I construction with funds to be provided by a loan from the General Fund. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Consent Agenda be approved including passage of the ordinance adding Section 15 -29.2 - Theft, and the ordinance adding Section 15 -29.3 - Retail Theft. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance Re Liquor Signs Mr. Stucko stated the ordinance passed Failed on Reconsideration on February 7, 1977 establishing regu- lations for alcoholic liquor signs. (Ordinance No. 0- 77 -10) did not specifically prohibit signs advertising speci- fic products and brands of alcoholic liquor. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the said Ordinance be reconsidered. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be re- passed. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: None (0) Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Sec. 3 -32 Liquor Signs Section 3 -32 establishing regulations (0- 77 -15) for liquor signs, limiting the number and size of such signs, and specifically pro- hibiting signs advertising specific products and brands of- alcoholic liquor, beer or wine. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman than moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Approve Final Plat A letter from Mr. R. W. Pike, whose Lipowich's Sub. property abuts the Lipowich Subdivision, advised that Mr. Lipowich has agreed to place seven evergreens approximately six feet in height along the southern edge of the Pike property, and therefore the fencing recommended by the Plan Commission is unnecessary. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the final plat of Lipowich's Subdivision be approved and execution authorized. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report- Clampitt's Resub. A report from the Plan Commission recom- mended approval of the final plat of Clampitt's Resubdivision at Greenwood and Cherry Street, and the requirement for a sidewalk on Cherry Street be waived, as permitted by the Subdivision Code. The manager urged the Board to require the construction of a sidewalk on Cherry Street although none of the lots on Cherry Street were improved with a sidewalk. Trustee Swanson stated at the hearing, no desire was expressed for a sidewalk. It was pointed out that a sidewalk can be constructed by Special Assess- ment. Approve Final Plat Clampitt's Resub. No Sidewalk on Cherry Subdivision Code. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the requirement for sidewalks on Cherry Street for Clampitt's Resub- division be waived, as permitted by the Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the final plat of Clampitt's Resubdivision be approved and execution authorized. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) Discussion -LCHD Rabies Discussion was had regarding the Agreement Control Agreement with the Lake County Board of Health on Authorize Ordinance & Agreement rabies control activities to be provided by the Lake County Board of Health. The u 14 Lj 115 Agreement, as drafted, will reduce the rabies registration fee to $1.00 per animal for a one year registration, and $3.00 for a three year registration. Mr. Crim from the Lake County Health Department was present to answer any questions. Other services include notice to Deerfield dog owners that the County registration fee has not been paid, impoundment of stray animals and, in the case of biting strays, labora- tory investigation to identify rabid animals. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance and Agreement in proper form. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution -Annex Brickyard Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, Property to Park District that the Resolution be adopted authorizing the President and Clerk to execute the petition for annexation of that part of the brickyard property owned by the Village to the Deerfield Park District. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) Execute Memorandum of Under- standing Re: Bus Service trict for delivery of bus service Motion carried unanimously. Discussion -Sewer User Charge Industrial Cost Recovery Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Village and the North Suburban Transit Dis- be approved and execution authorized. A draft was received of an ordinance regulating the sewerage system of the Village, establishing a sewer user charge system and providing for an industrial cost recovery program. Mr. Soyka proposed a sewer service charge of 64 cents per 100 cu. ft. of water used. Users are billed on a quarterly basis. The sewer service charge for residences will be established for the year on the amount of water used during the billing period which includes the month of January. The treasurer suggested that the minimum sewer charge be kept low. He said the cost of utilities may double when the additions to the sewage treatment plant are completed. At present electric power usage is up but chlorine usage is down. Both Highland Park and Bannockburn will pay the same rate as local users since they maintain their own sewers but he proposed that an additional charge for sewer service be made for users outside these municipalities. Discussion was had on the industrial cost recovery program. Kitchens of Sara Lee will pay about $3,500 per year and Fiat Allis about $400. President Forrest proposed the matter be taken up at a workshop meeting. Clerk's Reports The clerk asked about updating the Municipal Code, passed September 7, 1976, inasmuch as many amendments have been passed, some amending the Code of 1963 which were adopted between the end of March, 1976 and approval of the present Code. Mr. Stucko will check on costs for updating. The clerk reported that she has not received the signed Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Lake -Cook Plaza nor a copy of the revised site plan, and therefore the amended Special Use Ordinance cannot be recorded. Mr. Stucko stated he would notify the attorney for Lake -Cook Plaza that the ordinance would be repealed if the signed amendment is not forthcoming. Reports President Forrest stated that, in order to save postage, water bills have been enclosed with the literature sent out by the Deerfield Family Day Committee, which resulted on some water bills being thrown out and a penalty for late payment could not be charged. Mr. Robert York of the Chamber of CommerctY.ilde Committee will have printed on the outside of the envelope "WATER BILL ENCLOSED ". Decision was made that this plan be tried this year and the Village will keep records on how many bills were thrown out. The President reported that Riverwoods has signed the contract for police service. The manager said Mrs. Buxbaum had inquired about police service for Beth Or on a contract basis but the Chief of Police did not feel this was practical. The President suggested the matter be reconsidered after police service is provided for Riverwoods. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, the meeting was adjJourne, at 10:00 A APPROVED: � t t t �:. .y� ...... _ Village C er President