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July 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, July 18, 1977 at 8:10 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
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: Cynthia J. Marty
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held July 5, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
coApprove Warrant No. W -77 -7 Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler,
co that Warrant No. W -77 -7 - payment of bills
including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report, dated June 30, 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.
The treasurer answered questions about water sales and sales tax receipts. He
said bills for the second installment of 1976 taxes will probably not be sent out
before October and tax money will not be received until approximately November.
Chief Brandt will be asked to report on false burglar alarms which have increased
substantially.
Approve Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda, with one deletion was
presented for consideration as follows:
Hayner
Appointment of Blake H'a$'m as a.student representative on the Youth Council, and
Raymond Murphy to the Environmental Commission.
Authorization for President to sign the contract with Eric Bolander Co. for sidewalk
ramping on Deerfield and Waukegan Roads in the amount of $10,980.00
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Consent Agenda
be approved and the appointments be confirmed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section 22 -101
Sec. 22- 101(b)(i) Prohibit (b)(i) of the Municipal Code by prohibiting the
Trucks Class D or:Greater operation of trucks with a Class D or greater
(0- 77 -47) license on any Village street with the exception
of Lake -Cook and Waukegan Roads and the further
exception that otherwise prohibited trucks may be operated on any street where necessary
to make a local pick -up or delivery.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (4)
Nays: Gavin (1)
Trustee.Swanson said all truck signs should be checked in order that the signs are
consistent; for example, Wilmot Road signs give a weight limit. Trustee Heisler said
it was just a matter of straightening out the signs and could be done by Village em-
ployees.
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Approve Guidelines for
Signs on Streets
Chairman, at a workshop meeting.
President Forrest stated that guidelines
for signs on streets had been discussed
with Mr. John Blumberg, Safety Council
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Safety
Council's report on guidelines for signs on streets be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.0 Report -Park Dist. A report from the Safety Council stated
Turnaround- Enforce No it was the Council's opinion that the design
Parking on Petersen Ln. of the turnaround at the Park District
office on Petersen Lane created a traffic
problem, particularly when children are picked up, and that the pick up area should
be moved to the rear parking lot to relieve this traffic bottleneck. Mrs. Marjorie
Buxbaum, President of the Park District, was invited to the Safety Council meeting
to discuss the matter, but she did not attend.
The Park District will be notified that the Police Department has been in-
structed to enforce the ordinance prohibiting the parking or standing of vehicles
on Petersen Lane.
Ordinance- Auctioneer
The ordinance
was
presented providing for
Licensing and Regulation
the licensing
and
regulation of auctioneers.
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Trustee Gavin
moved, seconded by Trustee
Swanson, that
the
rules be waived to permit
action on the ordinance at
its first presentation. Motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be
passed. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: None (0)
Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Accept Bid - Lakeland Const. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee
$125053.24 Phase I Parking Seidman, that the low bid of $125.,053.24
Subject to State & Fed. Approval submitted by Lakeland Construction Co.
for Phase I commuter parking lots be
accepted, as recommended by the Village engineer, subject to approval by the State
and Federal Agencies. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, .Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays None (0).
Accept Bid & Award Contract
Milburn Bros: Ina. $23022:15
Deerfield Chestnut Widening
Deerfield- Chestnut widening,
by the Village engineer. Ad
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by
MFT Trustee Swanson, that the low bid of
$23,022.15 submitted by Milburn Bros. Inc.
be accepted and contract awarded for
Motor Fuel Tax project 77- 00048- 00 -PW, as recommended
Dpted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid John Watson Equip. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
$2570 Self - Propelled Concrete Saw Swanson, that the bid of John Watson
Contractors Equipment Co., Inc. be accepted
for one self - propelled concrete saw at a total bid price of $2,570.00.
Trustee Blumenthal said only one bid was received, and questioned whether the
specifications were broad enough. The manager stated specifications were drawn so
that all suppliers could bid.
The motion.to accept the bid was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Re- advertise for Bids
Truck Chassis, Flat Bed, Aer
Device
total bid price of $14,534.
which exceeds specifications
The manager reported only one bid was
ial received for a conventional truck chassis
with flat bed and aerial device. Illinois
F.W.D. Truck &Equipment Co. submitted a
An alternate bid was submitted for a demonstrator
for a total bid price of $14,905. The amount budgeted
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for this equipment is $13,500:. He was assured that the budgeted amount was sufficient,
and recommended re- advertising for bids.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the bid be rejected
and the manager's recommendation to re- advertise for bids be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
lst Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Sewer Rates- Industrial Cost establishing a sewer user charge system and pro -
Recovery viding for an industrial cost recovery program
within the Village of Deerfield.
The clerk said the charge to premises outside the corporate limits is three and
one -half times the charge to premises within the Village under the present ordinance and
is intended to compensate for plant investments paid for by residents of the Village.
The proposed ordinance sets a rate to premises outside the corporate limits at one and
one -half times the rate for service to premises within the Village.
00 This matter will be checked before the ordinance is passed.
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Authorize Execution - Agreement Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
with W. Drfld.Twp. Re Youth that execution be authorized of the Agreement
Worker with West Deerfield Township covering the funding
of the salary, fringe benefits and transportation
of the Youth Center Worker, the Township having appropriated $12,500 for these services.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize $8400 -Sp.
East Side Park Ave.
East side of Park A
Ayes: Blumenthal,
Nays: None (0)
Parking Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Blumenthal, that $8400 be authorized for the
construction of 65 special parking spaces on the
venue. Adopted by the following vote:
Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Trustee Swanson stated that rules must be established for the use of these special
parking spaces to insure that parking space will be available to those who have paid
the fee. A train could be missed if the reserved spaces are occupied. The manager
said he will see how Glenview and Northbrook reserve parking spaces and will report to
the Board if there are any problems. The special parking spaces will be reserved
Monday through Friday; on Saturday and Sunday the parking spaces may be used by others.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section
Sec. 22:165 No Parking 22.165 of the Municipal Code by adding to the
Waukegan Rd. Orchard to Central list of locations where standing and parking of
(0- 77 -48) vehicles is prohibited at any time the following:
On both sides of Waukegan Road between Orchard
and Central.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin. Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Authorize $4000000 Insurance:.. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee
Interstate Fire & Casualty Co. Blumenthal, that the purchase of $4,000,000
umbrella insurance coverage from Interstate
Fire and Casualty Co. be authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Discussion -Sr. Citizen Housing Discussion was had on the appointment of
Site Committee to be Appointed an ad hoc committee to select three accept -
Authorize $30000 Housing Assistance able sites for senior citizen housing, in
order of preference and to review all
possible methods of financing, to report within ninety days. Also discussed was
a proposed program of financial assistance in housing.for senior citizens to be
implemented by October 1, 1977 with a limitation of $30,000 from the General
Fund for the first full year, to apply to Deerfield residents only on the basis
of need. Under HUD regulations such - preference would be difficult if not impossible.
Trustee Heisler said the builder will have to decide on a site and the
ultimate decision made by the Board for approval or disapproval. The President
stated a site could be condemned by the Village and sold to a developer, but if
the offer is not high enough the Village could finance by means of a bond issue
or tax increment financing. This method has been used in Minnesota.
Trustee Gavin stated there must be community support for a senior citizen
housing site and the appointment of a committee to recommend sites could elicit
such support. A Deerfield Housing Commission could then be formed to implement
the program and give preference to occupancy by Deerfield senior citizens.
Trustee Seidman stated there were only a few places left for senior citizen
housing and the appointment of a committee will only cause delays. He feels there
is prejudice - no one will want such housing.
Mrs. Willard Loarie, Oxford Road, said this housing concerns land use in
which the Plan Commission figures in very strongly. She stated that the attorney
had said there was a legal question in setting up a special zone for a Special
Use for senior citizen housing; in Highland Park and Wilmette such housing was
built in conformance their Comprehensive Plans. She recommended that the President's
appointment of a committee include members of the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning
Appeals, Central Business Comittee, Board of Trustees and a senior citizen.
Mr. Vincent Vecchione stated that HUD has granted an extension on his
application for HUD financing to August 8th, and asked that the committee be
appointed this evening to report to the Board at its next meeting. President
Forrest stated adequate time must be provided for a committee's report and therefore
the report will be due in 90 days or less if it can be completed.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that a committee be
appointed to select sites for senior citizen housing and review methods of financ-
ing.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the concept of
a program of housing assistance for senior citizens be approved with a limitation
of $30,000 from the General Fund, to start October 1, 1977 for the first full year.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager said when senior citizen housing is developed, the financial
assistance program will be phased out.
The matter will be discussed at the next workshop meeting.
Re: Purchase Offer President Forrest said the Village's
S.D. X6109 Administration Bldg. offer to purchase the School District
X6109 Administration Building has been
rejected, and the value placed on the building by the School Board, according
to newpaper articles, is ridiculous. He will ask the School Board to reconsider
the Village's offer. He pointed out the Village does not intend to expand the
building, and no trees will be removed.
The manager reported that Mr. Henry Kimball of the School District had
called regarding a Special Use for a church and school at the Briarwoods School.
Clerk's Report The clerk reported that she had asked
Sterling Codifiers not to print the
ordinance relative to truck traffic restrictions inasmuch as an amendment was con-
templated. The amending - ordinance was passed tonight and a copy will be sent
immediately to Sterling Codifiers.
Atty. to Intervene
Cook County Zoning Suit
Sanders & Lake -Cook
tinuing its objection. Mr. Linn
but the Village can be a party to
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The petitioners for a zoning change on property
at Sanders and Lake -Cook Road have filed suit
against Cook County, and the State's Attorney
has asked if the Village is interested in con -
stated the suit would be defended by Cook County
the suit.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the attorney be
authorized to intervene in the suit. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Reports The manager reported that the Rust Proof Company
had cut holes in the riser of the water tank
and although the company has turned over the Village request for reimbursement,
no action has been forthcoming. The attorney was requested by the Board to write to
the company regarding the Village's claim.
Bannockburn's attorney will be asked to prepare a contractual agreement
fln between Bannockburn and Deerfield for sewer. service. The manager said Bannockburn
co has not responded to his fetter although Bannockburn's President has phoned.
The Board approved the use of funds from Lake County for studies of Action
Avenue in lieu of expenditures for community development.
Authorize $1900 for Safety The manager reported there was no sidewalk on the
Sidewalk -S Side Westgate south side of Westgate Road opposite the island.
The cost of the walk was estimated to be $1,900
and could be constructed by a Sidewalk Assessment or under the Safety Sidewalk program.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the expenditure of
$1,900 be authorized for construction of a safety sidewalk on the South side of
Westgate Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Mrs. Willard Loarie stated the ordinance was passed to eliminate all parking
on Waukegan Road between Orchard and Central, and suggested that parking be prohibited
only during the busy hours of the morning and late afternoon. The manager said
the street will be resurfaced and re- striped and to permit parking during certain
hours would result in confusion.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Heisler and seconded by
Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk