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May 2, 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, May 2, 1977 at 7:40 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 Blumenthal, that the minutes of the
meeting held April 18, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 131 -lines 5 and 6 "difficult
M to provide" and "asked if "; re- number ordinance "0- 77 -22"; Page 132 - Correct date to
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"April 30" - 2 places.) Motion carried unanimously.
Canvass Election The clerk announced that the judges in each precinct
Q had duly delivered the ballots, returns and tally
sheets in connection with the election for Village officials and Library Directors held
on April 19, 1977.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the clerk open and read
the returns. Motion carried unanimously.
The clerk then opened and read the returns which showed the following votes cast
for the persons indicated:
Precinct No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
For Village President
Bernard Forrest 51 50 58 39 100 86 40 84 508
For Village Clerk
Catherine B. Price 54 48 59 38 95 82 40 87 503
For Village Trustees
Norma Gavin 54 49 50 41 91 77 40 84 486
Jerold L. Heisler 53 45 58 40 95 76 38 82 487
Vernon E. Swanson 51 43 56 39 96 80 40 81 486
Total Votes Cast - 557 Total Defective or Not Voted Ballots - 11
For Library Director/
Full Six -Year Term
Charlene Reich 53 46 58 38 96 79 39 81 490
Rosemary K. Sazonoff 54 44 52 44 93 77 36 84 484
Jack Butler 1 1
Gil Simon 1 1
Charles Yous 1 1
For Library Director/
To Serve Until
April 21, 1981
Milan G. Weber 17 19 24 24 74 41 19 36 254
John A. Anderson 40 35 47 22 47 43 34 67 335
Albert L. Rogers 42 35 40 35 74 64 24 59 373
Marilyn Newmeyer 1 1
Martin Spiegel 1 1
For Library Director/
To Serve Until
April 17, 1979
Susan L. Benn 54 47 55 40 95 82 44 84 501
Douglas Thornton 2 2
Jack Wilson 1 1
Howard Kotzin 1 1
Peter Leech 1 1
Buttercup 1 1
Total Votes Cast - 557 Total Defective or Not Voted Ballots - 10
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Ordinance - Officials
Declared Elected
(0- 77 -27)
The ordinance was presented showing the
results of the canvass of the election held
April 19, 1977, and declaring the following
persons elected to the offices named:
Village President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Forrest
Village Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine Price
Three Village Trustees
for Full Four -Year Terms . . . . . . . . . . . Norma Gavin
Jerold Heisler
Vernon Swanson
Two Library Directors
for Full Six -Year Terms . . . . . . . . . . . Charlene Reich
Rosemary Sazonoff
Two Library Directors to
Serve Until April 21, 1981 . . . . . . . . . . John A. Anderson
Albert L. Rogers
One Library Director to
Serve Until April 17, 1979 . . . . . . . . . . Susan L. Benn
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, 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.
Approve Payment to Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Judges of Election Gavin, that payment of $30.00 to each of the
Judges of Election be approved. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
There being no further business.to-.come-:befoTe this Board, on motion by
by Trustee Stiehr.and seconded.by Trustee Blumenthal, the meeting was recessed
at 7;50 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST`:
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Village Clerk
During the recess, the clerk was sworn in by the President, and the
clerk then swore in the newly elected President and Trustees.
The President thanked Mr. Stiehr for his excellent service on the Board and
on the Plan Commission, and presented a plaque bearing his Trustee star. Mr.
Stiehr said it had been a real pleasure to serve on the Board.
The manager presented various memorabilia to Mr. Stiehr to remind him of his
service on the Board - a railroad station dinosaur, phony money to represent grant
funds, a picture of a tiger, and a carrot on a stick. Mr. Stiehr thanked him and
the Board.
The President stated it takes a great deal of time to serve on the Board
and thanked the Stiehr family and his own wife and family for giving up this time to
permit them to serve the community.
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The re- convened meeting was called to order by the President at 8:20 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Stucko and Mr.
Stilphen were also present.
The President introduced the Wilmot Junior High students who were elected to
serve on May #th, Student Government Day. (As corrected 5/16/77)
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with items deleted, was presented
for consideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Proclamations - Ravinia Celebration Week; Clean Streams Week
Appointments: John Blumberg, Safety Council Chairman
Charlotte Wolf, Sister City Chairman
Paul Becchetti, Safety Council
Resolution accepting responsibility for closing State Routes for 4th of July parade.
Resolution appropriating $189,000 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for street maintenance
for the year January 1, 1977 to December 31, 1977.
Resolution opposing House Bill 2 (Collective Bargaining)
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda be
approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance- National Building Code The ordinance was presented amending Section 6 -2 of
(0- 77 -28) the Municipal Code of 1975 to provide that the
erection, repair or alteration of all buildings
designed for one or two family occupancy shall comply with the provisions of the Sub-
urban Building Code of 1968, as amended, and other types of construction shall comply
with the 1976 Edition of the National Building Code recommended by the American In-
surance Association, which provisions are adopted by reference.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be passed as
presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section 16 -1
Sec. 16 -1 Adopt Ill. State of the Municipal Code of 1975 by the adoption of
Plumbing Code of 1976 the Illinois State Plumbing Code of 1976 for the
(0- 77 -29) purpose of establishing rules and regulations for
the construction, alteration, installation, location,
maintenance and repair of plumbing facilities within structures located within the
Village of Deerfield.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, 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
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presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 10 -1(a) Adopt Fire
Prevention Code of 1976
(0- 77 -30)
Insurance Association.
The ordinance was presented amending Section
10 -1(a) of the Municipal Code of 1975 by
adopting be reference the regulations con-
tained in the 1976 edition of the Fire Pre-
vention Code recommended by the American
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, 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 presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section
Sec. 6 -20. Fire Limits 6 -20- Boundaries, of the Municipal Code of 1975
(0- 77 -31) by establishing the fire limits of the Village
to include those portions of the Village'com-
monly known as the Central Business District as depicted on Plan 2, Part II of the
Village of Deerfield Comprehensive Plan adopted February 2, 1971.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Table Ordinance Mr. Charles Smalley, Director of Building and
Pedersen Variations Zoning, reported that the Pedersen property at
747 Central 747 Central Avenue has not been completely
cleaned up and inoperable vehicles removed,
and recommended that the ordinance granting variations be held over btntil the clean-
up has been completed.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance
granting variations at 747 Central Avenue be tabled.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Truck Traffic Restrictions establishing truck traffic restrictions and
prohibiting the operation of trucks of
pounds on local streets except Lake -Cook and Waukegan Road, and the further exception
that otherwise prohibited trucks are permitted to make local pickups and.deliveries
but must proceed by the shortest route to the nearest street where truck traffic
is permitted.
Mr. Stucko stated that the prosecuting attorney had recommended that no speci-
fic minimum fine be set, but the fine be left up to the judges.
It was the consensus of the Board that the weight of trucks should not be
used as the criterion for trucks, but rather the type of license - Class D or
:E - which will make enforcement easier.
Mr. Robert York, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber would
like to see the ordinance before it is passed.
Pictures of trucks of various weights will be obtained.
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Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section 22..168
Sec. 22.168 No Right Turns of the Municipal Code of 1975,be adding to the list of
on Red - Petersen & Hoffman places where a right turn on red light is prohibited
(0- 77 -32) the following: Petersen Lane (Southbound) at Deerfield
Road, and Hoffman Lane (Northbound) at Deerfield Road.
Trustee Blumenthal said other States permit right turns on red without experiencing
any difficulties, and the law should be enforced as it now is. Trustee Seidman stated
he would support the ordinance on the basis that the off -set intersection made right
turns on red too dangerous.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to per-
mit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be passed as
presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (4)
Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin (2)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Stop Sign -SW Corner of Village Hall amending the Municipal Code by adding to the list of
designated stop streets Village Hall Drive (Westbound)
at Petersen Lane. Discussion was had on the location of the stop sign.
Approve Dedication - Property A letter from Mr. Fred Hillman stated that Chester -
at 1160 Central -Atty. to field Development Corp. was willing to dedicate
Prepare Deed property at 1160 Central Avenue to the Village for
recreational purposes. A sketch of the property was
attached.
Trustee Gavin stated the Board did not want to go into the recreation business,
and the brickyard property must also be considered.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the attorney prepare the
Deed of Dedication. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Engineer's Report -Curb Ramps A'report from the Village engineer gave a cost
Deerfield & Waukegan Rds, estimate of $6,211.20 for the installation of Type I
Manager to Prepare Bids and Type II -B curb ramps along Deerfield Road, and
$3,600.00 for the installation of curb ramps along
Waukegan Road, a total cost of $9,811.20.
It was stated this would be an excellent expenditure of Anti - Recession funds.
Trustee Swanson said curb ramps along Deerfield Road were more important. The manager
suggested that bids be taken for Deerfield Road separately, and on both Waukegan and
Deerfield Road.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the manager be directed to
prepare bids.for curb ramps on Deerfield Road, and for curb ramps on Deerfield and
Waukegan Road.
Motion carried unanimously.
Request of W. Summers Re: Mr. William Summers, 140 Kenmore Avenue, requested
Old Home Until New Completed permission to live in his present home until his
Restrictive Covenant new home is completed. His new one -story home will
be built in front of his present home approximately
35 feet from the front lot line.
Mr. Stucko stated he had prepared a Restrictive Covenant which would require the
razing of the old residence within fifteen days after the new home is completed. Not
more than one dwelling is permitted on one lot. He then read the Covenant which has *�
3mt been returned by Mr. Summers.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Restricted Covenant be
approved to be recorded. *As corrected 5/16/76
Motion carried unanimously.
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Atty. Report - Update Mun. Code Mr. Stucko reported that Sterling Codifiers
Sterling Codifiers $675 will update the Municipal Code on a one -year
contract for $675. He said other firms
would update on a page basis.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the attorney
contract with Sterling Codifiers for updating the Municipal Code of 1975 at a
cost of $675 per year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance- Variation Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Contorer's Resub. Swanson, that the ordinance be passed granting
FAILED a variation from the provisions of Chapter 20
of the Municipal Code (Subdivision Code) to
permit Lot 2 to have an average lot depth of 96 feet in lieu of the required 110
feet as depicted on the preliminary plat of subdivision of Lot 53, Deerfield Park
Unit 4, as requested by Jay and Betty Contorer.
A lengthy discussion was had on the variation in lot depth. Mrs. Contorer
presented a petition signed by 151 residents within one block who would welcome
the resubdivision. Mrs. Rosemary Sazonoff, Central Aevenue, stated she could have
blanketed the Village with petitions opposing the resubdivision, and petitions
should be disregarded. She said people are concerned about open space and the large
lot was intended for one house originally and should not be changed.
The motion to adopt the ordinance failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Seidman, Swanson (2)
Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty (4)
The meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:27 p.m., all
members present.
Approval Final Plat Trustee Marty moved. seconded by Trustee
Alan Johnson Resub. Blumenthal, that the final plat of Alan
G. Johnson's Resubdivision of Lot 56, Hovland's
Addition to Deerfield be approved and signatures authorized.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Liquor License Provisions
"Where Food is Available"
The first presentation was made of an ordin-
ance to provide that no restaurant licensee
shall sell alcoholic liquor except when meal
service is available.
The President stated the ordinance should define more clearly the definition
of "Restaurant".
Authorize Ordinance Discussion was had on the liquor license
Liquor License for issued to Brunswick Bowling Lanes for which
Recreation Use no class of license is authorized for a
recreational use. Chief Brandt stated there
is no problem with liquor at the Brunswick Lanes, but inspection is made every night
and IDs checked. The management is cooperative.
A separate class
tion. Trustee Marty mo-
to prepare an ordinance
recreation.
Motion carried, Trustee
Authorize Ordinance
Sale of Food on Streets
of license was discussed to be issued to places for recrea-
ved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the attorney be directed
for a separate class of liquor license for places of
Seidman voting "Nay ".
A letter from the Deerfield Family Day Committee
requested an exemption to permit the sale of
food on the streets on Deerfield Family Day.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the attorney be
directed to prepare an ordinance to permit a local organization to sell food on
the streets for one day each year, such permission to be granted at the discretion
of the Board of Trustees.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Authorize Ordinance -Add A report was received from the treasurer on the
Anti- Recession Funds to anti - recession fiscal assistance program authorized
St. Budget by the Congress. A total of $8,382 has been
received to be used by the Village to maintain
basic services. No new program may be started up, but the funds may be used to supple-
ment an existing program. He recommended that these funds be put into the street
fund for snow plowing or street maintenance.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the attorney prepare an
ordinance amending the Budget by the addition of Anti - Recession Funds to the Street
Fund.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Signature The Youthbound Inc. Not - for - Profit Corporation
Grant Application- requested authorization for the President to sign
Youth Bound Program the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission grant
application for the year 1977 -78.
The President stated the wording of Goal 5 causes some concern - "Provide alter-
native outdoor educational opportunities for schools, churches, and community groups" -
he is worried that some group will come back and say the Board passed it.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the President be authorized
to sign the grant application. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal. Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports Trustee Heisler reported that Lt. Charles spoke
to the Kiwanis Club and was presented with a
check for $100 for the Safety Pin Award Program. The check was turned over to the
Village, and the President will write a letter of thanks to the Kiwanis Club.
The President reported a petition had been received from residents of Chestnut
Street along the railroad. The manager said he has written to the railroad regarding
the lease of property along the tracks.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by
Trustee Blumenthal, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
President