04/18/1977IN
April 18, 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, April 18, 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 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 Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held April 4, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 128- President
Forrest's comments on Cortorer Resubdivison before vote; Correction of typographi-
call errors).
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the
Budget Hearing be approved as corrected. (Thomas Parfitt; and, referring to the
revolving fund "should be given).
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -77 -4 Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee
.Swanson, that Warrant No. W -77 -4 - 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)
Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report, dated March 31, 1977,
was received, and included cash and invest-
ment statements, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statement, high-
light control report, and cash flow statements.
The manager said the treasurer would answer any questions about the report
when he returns from a Finance Officers Meeting.
Revenue Sharing Budget Revenue Sharing Funds to be expended or
appropriated were:-.discussed and'.fncluded
$15,000 set aside for the Police addition, $8,500 for the underpass renovation, and
funds for the Sculpture Garden. Decision was made to await a report from the treasurer
on the Police addition.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that $8,500 be appropriated
from Revenue Sharing Funds for renovation of the underpass.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that $1,000 from Revenue
Sharing Funds be appropriated for the Bicentennial Garden.
Motion failed, Trustee Seidman voting Aye; all others voting Nay.
No Budget-Amendments
Budget: Village engineer - estima
Chief of Police re dog complaints;
recommend Village rate of 70 cents
Director Klasinski - estimate $900
Subdivision.
The following reports were received as
requested in the Public Hearing on the
Led $74,000 for bicycle path along Lake -Cook Road;
Village treasurer - Highland Park water rates,
per 100 cu. ft. effective May 1; Public Works
each for street light renovation in Briarwoods
The manager said it was proposed to move the street lights to the corners
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in Briarwoods Subdivision. Trustee Marty proposed delaying any renovation of street
lights in Briarwoods Subdivision and the Board concurred.
Discussion was had:on dog complaints and. employment of..the animal °warden. The
President proposed'.the matter be.-left as it is at presb�nt':
A request for a contribution of $1,500 having been received from Y.E.S. (Youth
Employment Service), Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that $1,500
be budgeted for Y.E.S.
Motion.dailed, those voting Aye: None. Nays: All.
On motion by Trustee Stiehr and seconded by Trustee Marty, the hearing on the
Budget was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with two items deleted and
three additions, was presented for consideration
as follows:; CONSENT AGENDA
Appointments: Robert Rubin to Board of Building Appeals - 5 year term
00 Ruth Schiffels, Marc Dorenfeld and Susan Marty to the Sister
co City Committee for indefinite terms.
Ordinance amending Sections 2.102 and 2.105 of the Municipal Code: Creation of position
of Deputy Chief of Police. (0- 77 -20)
Ordinance amending Section 22.130 of the Municipal Code by adding Subsection (C); three
hour parking limitation in Lots 1 and 4 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except for
employees of the Village, Library and Township. (0- 77 -21)
Ordinance approving a Planned Development of Lot 56, Hovland Subdivision (Johnson)
(0-77-2))
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Consent Agenda be
approved, including passage of the three ordinances. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Granting Variations granting variations from the provisions of the
747 Central (Pederson) Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of
an office building in an area of less than five
acres and the construction of a warehouse addition with a six inch side yard at 747
Central Avenue, as requested by Arnold Pederson Building Corporation.
Trustee Blumenthal suggested that no further action be taken on the ordinance until
the property is cleaned up and inoperable vehicles removed. The Board concurred.
Resolution - Authorize Execution Trustee Marty moved. seconded by Trustee Gavin,
D.O.T. Agreement- Maintenance that the following resolution be adopted:
Waukegan Road N Limits to Walnut RESOLVED, that the President and Clerk be
authorized to execute the Agreement with the
Department of Transportation for the maintenance of Waukegan Road (Lincoln Avenue)from
the North corporate limits to Walnut Street and the median from Lake -Cook Road to Walnut
Street for the period July 1, 1977 to June 31, 1978 with extension to June 31, 1979,
the Department to pay the Village a total sum of $11,432.74 for the twelve month period.
Motion carried unanimously.
BBA Report- Attorney to Prepare:' A report from the'Board of Building Appeals
Ordinances -Adopt National Bldg. Code; recommended the adoption of the 1976 National
Fire Prevention Code; Plumbing Code Building Code, the 1976 Fire Prevention Code,
& Fire Limits the Illinois State Plumbing Code of 1976, and
Fire District 1. designation of the Central Business District as
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the attorney be directed to
prepare the four ordinances as recommended by the Board of Building Appeals.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Authorize Ordinance -No Truck
Traffic Except Waukegan and Lake -
Cook Rds. & Except Local Pickup
& Delivery
A report from the Safety Council recom-
mended that truck traffic be banned from
local streets except Waukegan Road, a
State highway, and Lake -Cook Road, and
except from local pickups and deliveries.
A substantial fine was recommended for violations as well as discussion with the
Police Department on enforcement procedures.
Chief Brandt said "truck" would have to be defined. Enforcement about one
hour per day should be sufficient and would not require additional personnel. Safety
Council Chairman said the ban should apply only to large trucks, defined by types
of licenses, and while the ban will be applied to the whole Village, it was primarily
meant to keep trucks off Deerfield Road.
A large group was present to urge passage of an ordinance banning trucks.
Several residents complained about the truck traffic on Deerfield Road which con-
tinues through the night and disturbs sleep. Trucks too large to use the railroad
underpass use the narrow residential streets nearby, causing damage to curbs and
parkways. The moving vans from Waverly Court are particular offenders. A resident
stated word would soon get around among truckers that the Village does not allow
trucks on Deerfield Road and other local streets except for pickups and deliveries.
Discussion was had on noise and air pollution caused by trucks and the hazard
to children and adults who ride bicycles in the streets.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance banning trucks from Deerfield Road and other side streets,
with a minimum fine of $50.00 for violations.
Trustee Blumenthal suggested that trucks making local deliveries should use
Lake -Cook and Waukegan Road as much as possible and take the shortest route between
two places. He also said something should be done about the Osterman railroad
crossing. A resident said nothing much could be done about the crossing unless the
streets are raised, which would cause drainage problems. He suggested the timbers
be kept tied down and a timber pedestrian walk be provided. Mr. Stucko said he
would check with the prosecuting attorney regarding the setting of a minimum fine.
The motion to prepare the ordinance carried unanimously.
The ordinance will be on the Agenda for the May 2nd meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m., all
members present.
S.C. Report -No Right Turn A report from the Safety Council recom-
On Red -SW Corner Petersen & mended that no right turns on red be
Deerfield,NE Corner Hoffman permitted at the Southwest corner of
& Deerfield - Authorize Ordinance Petersen Lane and Deerfield Road, and at
the Northeast corner of Hoffman Lane and
Deerfield Road, and appropriate signs be installed.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney prepare
the ordinance in accordance with the recommendation of the Safety Council
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report -Stop Sign
SW Corner Village Hall Driveway
Authorize Ordinance
the point. The Council also asked
ment check into the feasibility of
westermost part of the parking lot
A report from the Safety Council recom-
mended that a stop sign be installed on
Village Hall Drive at the Southwest corner
of the Village Hall stopping traffic at
that the manager to have the Public Works Depart -
placing a stop sign or other control sign at the
where southbound traffic meets Village Hall Drive.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the attorney prepare
the enabling ordinance for a stop sign at theSouthwest corner of the Village Hall
to stop westbound traffic.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report -Ad Hoc Bicycle Path Committee The Chairman of the Ad Hoc Bicycle Path
Committee introduced the members of the
Committee who were commended by the President for the excellent report
President Forrest said the Board was ready to begin to tackle the problems 131
of bicycle safety and suggested the first step should be the ramping of sidewalks at
Deerfield and Waukegan Road. He asked the manager to develop costs for the project,
and proposed a meeting in the next 30 days.
difficult to provide
asked allpwtee Blumenthal stated the funding of bicycle paths was aiia-&�-a-- ff4>bI-em and
sm- gg-e�-ed a tax on bikes. The Chairman of the Committee said bicycle licenses are
long term, and in other communities licensees make no contribution for bike paths.
Trustee Marty said the Lake -Cook Road bike path was estimated to cost $75,000, and o
�t
President Forrest asked the manager to send a letter to Northbrook Court asking for a
contribution for the construction of the path. Trustee Seidman stated a safe bike path rt
must be provided on Waukegan Road. M
The President said more bike racks are needed, particularly at Deerbrook and N
the station, and pointed out that the brick work at the station is buckling. Trustee
Stiehr suggested the baggage room at the station be used for bikes and that Mr. Joseph
Valenti be asked to ramp between Lake -Cook Plaza and Deerbrook. The manager was asked
to get information on who owns the railroad station to determine whether the baggage
room can be used for bikes.
lst Presentation - Ordinance
Lot Depth Variation
1521 Central
having an average depth of 96 feet in lieu
The first presentation was made of an ordinance
granting a variation from the Subdivision Code
to permit the resubdivision of Lot 53, Deer-
field Park Unit 4, into two lots, Lot 2
of the 110 feet required by ordinance.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Contorer spoke at length on why the variation should be granted
and the resubdivision approved. Mr. Contorer said no facts have changed, but a letter
to the Board from the original owner was something new and repeated the same arguments
opposing the resubdivision. His property is zoning R -2 and is outside the 200 foot
buffer of R -1 zoning.
Mrs. Rosemary Sazonoff, 1531 Central Avenue, presented petitions opposing the
resubdivision signed by owners of property outside the.250 feet wherein notice of the
resubdivision is required.
Mrs. Contorer said she was favorably impressed by the fairness and objectivity of
the Board. She said that, although Mr. George Filipetti, the original owner, may have
signed the letter addressed to the Board and opposing the proposed resubdivision, the
type in the letter was identical with the type in the petitions presented by Mrs.
Sazonoff. She said she did not know where Mr. Filipetti lived.
Mrs. Sazonoff stated that Mr. Filipetti lives at the Marina Towers, Chicago;
he had dictated the letter to her which she had then typed, and it was taken to Chicago
by a neighbor who saw Mr. Filipetti sign it.
Mrs. Willard Loarie said a very important question was involved - whether a
variation should be granted to permit subdivision of a.lot with a side lot line.of 79 plus
feet and the rest of the block is zoned R -1, a minimum frontage of 100 feet and 20,000
sq. ft. in area. She said the Plan Commission may recommend variations of up to 10 per
cent and this is a 13 to 14 per cent variation, and many R -2 zoned lots in the immediate
vicinity exceed 10,000 sq. ft. in area. Mr. Contorer said it is an irregular shaped
lot and while one lot line is only 79.79 feet the other is more than 123 feet in depth.
Mr. Stucko pointed out that this is a variation from the Subdivision Code, not the
Zoning Ordinance.
Trustee Seidman stated the Notice of Public Hearing published by the Planning
Aide said no variations were necessary, and quite a few variations had been granted. The
clerk stated that no variations had been requested or granted when the subdivision was
originally platted.
Trustee Seidman moved that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance
at its first presentation. There being no second, the matter will be on the agenda for
the next meeting.
Discussion -No Parking E Side
of Waukegan -On Next Agenda
east side of Waukegan Road which
the left. Fortunately there was
Road is really only one lane bec
Trustee Seidman stated that recently a local
motorist proceeding north on Waukegan Road
had a near - accident.due to cars parked on the
forced cars, including a road grader, to move over to
no oncoming traffic. He said the east side of Waukegan
use of the parking.
The President stated the matter would be on the agenda for the next meeting.
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Approve Agreement -RR & Village The Agreement was presented between the
Authorize Signatures Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
Railroad Company and the Village of
Deerfield to permit the Village to level, sod, plant shrubbery and mow that portion
of the railroad property between the former Telegraph Road crossing and the Village
garage, to be executed by the President and member of the Board.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Agreement be
approved and the President and a member of the Board authorized to sign the Agree-
ment on behalf of the Village.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance Adopting Budget The ordinance approving and adopting an
(0- 77 -23) annual Budget for the year clay 1, 1977 to
April 30, 1978, as revised, was presented.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit
action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance be passed
as amended by obligation of Revenue Sharing Funds. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance- Manager's
Salary $35000
(0- 77 -24)
The ordinance was presented establishing
a salary of $35,000 for the manager,
effective May 1, 1977 through April 30, 1978.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried un-
animously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the said ordinance
be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance Amending Wage & The ordinance was presented amending the
Salary Plan- Schedule of wage and salary plan and establishing the
Compensation Attached compensation of officers and employees for
(0- 77 -25) the fiscal year May 1, 1977 through April
3D, 1978, with the Salary Schedule attached.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried un-
animously.
Trustee Blumenthal then moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance
be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending
Sec. 23 -18 -Water Rate Section 23 -18 of the Municipal Code by
70G per 100 Cu. Ft. striking the fifth line thereof in its
(0- 77 -26) entirety and substituting in lieu thereof
the water rate of $0.70 per 100 cubic feet.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried un-
animously,
Trustee Blumenthal then moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, 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 signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Accept Bid Charles Klehm & Son A report from the Director of Public Works
50/50 Parkway Trees recommended acceptance of the low bid of $32.75
per tree if picked up and $34.75 if delivered
submitted by Charles Klehm & Son for the 50 /50.parkway tree program.
Trustee Blumenthal said he had personally disappointed with the trees supplied by
Mr. Klehm.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the low bid of Charles Klehm
& Son be accepted for the 50/50 parkway tree program. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: Blumenthal (1)
Accept Bid Fowler Tree Surgery A report from the Director of Public Works
Diseased Elm Tree & Stump Removal recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted
by Fowler Tree Surgery for removal of diseased
elm trees at an estimated cost of $7,571.80 and an estimated cost of $1,081.20 for stump
removal.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the low bid submitted
UJ by Fowler Tree Surgery be accepted for removal and disposal of diseased elm trees and
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stumps. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid Schroeder & Schroeder A report from the Village engineer reported that
50/50 & Safety Sidewalks -$1.60 sq /ft. two contractors, both qualified)'submitted
identical bids of $1.60 per sq. ft. for the
construction of 50/50 and safety sidewalk projects. The two contractors are Schroeder &
Schroeder and Franzese Construction Co. Based on the firm's excellent cooperation, he
recommended acceptance of the bid of Schroeder & Schroeder at the bid price of $1.60 per
sq. ft.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the bid of $1.60 per sq. ft.
submitted by Schroeder & Schroeder be accepted for sidewalk construction.
Mr. Franzese said that three years ago there was a problem with late billing, but
his bid had been accepted two year ago, and his bid last year reflected a lot of work.
Acceptance of- -3the bid of Schroeder & Schroeder was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal Gavin, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5)
Nays: Marty (1)
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the Cook County Zoning
Board of Appeals had recommended denial of the
petition to rezone property at Lake -Cook and Sanders Road for business. The Zoning
Board's recommendation is usually upheld by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
The clerk said many ordinances have been passed amending the Municipal Code and
asked when the Code would be updated. Mr. Stucko said he has been getting bids and
will report at the next meeting.
Re: Restaurant Liquor License The President reported that a letter had been
Cork N Cleaver- Authorize received from the attorney for Chart House, Inc.
Amendment regarding the development of a site in Lake -Cook
Plaza for a restaurant with a liquor license.
In order to insure against policy changes by a future Board, he suggested that the liquor
control ordinance be amended to prohibit liquor sales in a restaurant except when meals
are "available" rather than except when meals are "served ".
Trustee Marty said the present ordinance is not enforceable, but Trustee Seidman
said an amendment would mean that the restaurant could be used as a bar if the service
of food is not required, and this should not be allowed. Trustee Blumenthal stated
that some States, including New York, require the operation of a restaurant for one year
before a liquor license can be issued.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney prepare an
ordinance amending requirements for issuance of a Class E restaurant liquor license
to provide that liquor sales in a restaurant are prohibited except when meals are
"available ", not "served ".
Motion carried, Trustee Seidman voting Nay.
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The Safety Council's recommendation on Signage will be taken up at a
workshop meeting.
Trustee Seidman suggested that Safety Council meetings be recorded. Ms.
Barbara Ruffino stated the Village has a tape recorder, but the tapes are not saved.
Mr. Franzese stated he had attended the meeting when the two identical bids
were opened (Schroeder and Schroeder and Franzese Construction) and he had been
told by the Village engineer that he would recommend both low bidders, and the
decision would be left to the Board. The President said the recommendation to
accept the bid submitted by Schroeder and Schroeder had been signed by Mr. Soyka,
but he would talk to him about Mr. Franzese's statement.
Approve Safety Pin Program Safety Council Chairman Jerold Heisler
said the cost for the design of the
"Safety Pins" would be $85.00, and the price for 250 pins would be 90 cents per
pin. The Kiwanis will donate $100 toward the program. He said he would like to
go ahead and implement the program.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Safety Pin:
program be authorized.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Board authorize
the ordering of Safety Pins.
Motion carried unanimously.
Amend Salary Schedule Trustee Stiehr said a salary had not been
Deputy Chief of Police provided in the Salary Schdd.Ue for the
$100 per Month + Base Salary Deputy Chief of Police. He then moved,
seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
Salary Schedule be amended by adding $100.00 per month to the base salary of the
Deputy Chief of Police. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Stiehr and seconded
by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was add burned at 11:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
Pres dent
ATTEST:
Village Clerk