04/11/1977APRIL 11, 1977
HEARING ON 1977 -78 BUDGET
Pursuant to notice thereof, a Public Hearing on the 1977 -78 Budget was called
to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday,
April 11, 1977 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 Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
Vernon W. Swanson
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present was Mrs.
Marjorie Emery, assistant manager.
The treasurer reported there were not many significant changes in the 1977 -78
Budget. Five additional employees have been added to the Police Department, and this
is the second year of the Police Contract. There are few increases in the General Fund.
The computer was included in the 1976 -77 Budget. A new Account has been added for the
Youthbound program. The Street and Bridge Fund is increased for the purchase of new
equipment. The Sewer Fund shows a substantial increase due to the new sewage treatment
plant operation and a depreciation charge of $54000 for a full year to keep the plant
in operation in future years. The number of employees will be increased to 8 or 9.
The City of Highland Park is due to raise water rates effective May 1, probably
to 34 cents per 100 cu. ft. The President asked for a report on the Highland Park
increase at the next meeting.
Trustee Gavin suggested an increase in the charge for animal licenses, and felt
there could be an increase in ordinance violations without becoming known as a "speed
trap ". There is a Capital Item of $71,000 for a 5 ft. Portland Cement sidewalk on
Lake -Cook Road. She said the manager had agreed to change this item to a bicycle path
of asphalt over gravel which would be much less costly. The Village engineer stated
the North Shore Sanitary District will put in a new sewer along Lake -Cook Road, and it
would be unwise to put in the bike path before the sewer work is completed. He was
asked to check with the North Shore Sanitary District on when the work will be.undertaken,
—and report at the next meeting.
Discussion was had on additional space for the Police Department. The Budget for
"01978-79 provides funds for preparation of plans with construction in 1979 -80. The
last levy for Sewer Bonds will be paid in 1979.
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$1 Mr. Thomas iftrai-ey, President of the Library Board, said the major change in the
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Library Law allows a depreciation fund to be set up, but Home Rule does not say it
applies to libraries. The Library Board will request an ordinance to permit them to
build up a Depreciation Account. The childrens' library is now downstairs which has
freed additional space on the main floor for adults.
Mrs. Willard Loarie, Oxford Road, asked that the rehabilitation of Briarwoods
street lights be reinstated in this Budget, this item having been taken out last year.
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The President requested an estimation of the costs of rehabilitation.
Mrs. Loarie said the Village collects $4,500 in dog licenses, but operation of
the dog pound is $5,000. The Village has a leash law, but many dogs are permitted to
run at large. At present the meter reader is responsible for enforcement. She said
something should be done on enforcement before another tragedy occurs. The President
said he would ask for a report from the Chief of Police.
A resident said there are many dogs running at large, but he had been told by
the animal warden that nothing could be done unless the dog is on property other than
that of the owner. He also said many dogs are registered in the name of children. It
was suggested that dogs be registered in the name of an adult.
A representative from Youth Employment Service (YES) said she had requested
funds at the last meeting. Information has been furnished, and she hopes the Board
will give favorable consideration to the request for funds for the coming fiscal year.
Trustee Blumenthal stated the Budget was an excellent operating tool,, but he
suggested a management audi.tto examine operations of the various departments to
see if operating costs can be reduced.. He suggested an advisory referendum on
,-Capital Improvements.
00 President Forrest stated he felt costs are in line with other municipalities..
" He said there has.been no postponement of the Capital Budget because of lack of funds.
.O The treasurer suggested setting up silouemolving fund to pay for special projects but
Q)the President said public approval -muet be, given before proceeding.
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There being no further comments on the Budget, the hearing was adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
President
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Uses to be adjacent to the Business District.
Trustee Marty said a church may desire to construct senior citizen housing but
such construction wou;d not abut the business district. Trustee Stiehr stated that if
each application is evaluated on its merits, perhaps Wilmot and Deerfield Road would not
be too bad for housing for the elderly, since a Special Use does not create a domino
ellect. He said there are sites in the Villagethat could be developed.
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, said the site south of Deerbrook
Shopping Center offers the same services as the Central Business District, and she
would have no objection.to this site, but would object to a location such as the Mallin
property. She said residents should be given some type of protection. The President
said each case would be considered individually.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the proposed ordinance be
referred to the Plan Commission for discussion and a Public Hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Agreement - Touche Ross Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr,
Monitoring Computer Installation that the Board authorize the signing of the
00 Agreement between Touche Ross & Co, and the
(D Village of Deerfield for supervision and review of the installation and implementation
of the computer system from EURUS Corporation, at a.cost not to.exceed $2,000.00.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid -Grand Spaulding Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
2 Dodge Aspen 4 Dr. Sedans that the low bid of $6,368 submitted by Grand
$6368 Net Spaulding Dodge be accepted for two.1977 Dodge
4 -door sedans with air conditioning and power
streeting with a trade -in of $1,560 for two 1975 Dodge Coronets, as recommended by the
Director of Public Works. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Extend TV Sewer Contract A. Metz Sewers, Inc. has agreed to extend the
A. Metz Sewers, Inc. sewer TV contract this year at the same bid price,
40 cents per foot, as quoted in 1975; however,
additional work ordered must be in 2000 foot increments.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the contract with A. Metz
Sewers, Inc. be extended for an additional year. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Clerk's Report
Oklahoma.
The clerk reported the death of Mr. Thomas A.
Matthews, former Village attorney, in Bartlesville,
MFT Resolution - $40000 Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,
Chestnut - Deerfield Widening that a Resolution be adopted appropriating
Sec. 77- 00048 -00 -WR $40,000 from Motor Fuel Tax funds for widening
the Deerfield - Chestnut intersection, Section
77- 00048- 00 -WR. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Contract $44000
Tanelian Property- 827 -829 Deerfield
Trustee Marty moved, seconded
to prepare a sales contract for purc
Adopted by the following vote:
Mr. Stucko reported Agreement had been reached
on a sales price of $44,000 for the Tanelian
property at 827 -829 Deerfield'Road.
by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be directed
tease of the Tanelian property at $44,000.
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
There being no further business, on m i n by Trustee Seidmen' and seconded by
Trustee Gavin, the meeting was adjourned at 1 0 p.m.
At es t: APPROVED
President
Village Clerk