08/01/1977;,
August 1, 19.77
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, August 1, 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
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. Also present were
Messrs. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held July 18, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
P.W. Report 6 Month Public Works Director Ed Klasinski submitted
Departmental Objectives a report on the status of departmental objectives
and statistics for the period January through
June, 1977. Responding to members' questions. Mr. Klasinski stated the smoke
testing program is being continued with. excellent cooperation; he will submit
reports on the water jet and closed TV inspections, giving both last year's and
this year's numbers for comparison; 36 gas light mantles were replaced but elec-
trification of these street light would cost from $1,200 to $1,500 per light;
Bicentennial trees which have died will be replaced with species that have sur-
vived the inclement winter; he will submit a report on work done by Leaks; EPA
regulations require the use of recycled water for hydrant flushing and effluent will
be used; he is not certain how many additional employees will be needed for the
sewage treatment plant when it is on line about December 1, 1977. The manager said
155,960 kilowatt hours were.used in June at the sewage treatment plant, and usage
will be increased when the plant is fully operational.
Kal Kahn Appointed Mr. Stanley Rundell, ESDA Coordinator, intro -
Deputy ESDA Coordinator duced Mr. Kal Kahn who is appointed Deputy
Coordinator. Mr. Kahn was sworn in by the
clerk.
Safety Pins Presented Mr. John Blumberg, Safety Council Chairman,
presented "Safety Pins" to the President and
Board of Trustees on behalf of the Council. The Police,Department will award these
Pins in recognition of safe acts as part of the Officer Friendly program,
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for considera-
tion as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorize $45.00 for bus transportation for Senior Citizen Day, August 31st.
Appointments to Senior
John Corn
Naomi Clampitt
Richard Ross
Lee Johnson
Thomas Whaley
Diane Collins
Frank Reiner
Citizen Site Selection Committee:
Reappoint George Valentine Village treasurer
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Consent
Agenda be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Ordinance Granting Variation Trustee Marty moved*, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
341 Pine St.' (Atido) that the ordinance be passed granting a variation
(0- 77 -49) from the provisions of the'Zoning Ordinance to
permit the construction of an addition to the
garage with a side yard of six feet at 341 Pine Street, as requested by Mr. James Audo.
Trustee Blumenthal said many variations had been granted for the expansion of
a garage, and in a number of cases no variation was required. In his opinion there is
nothing worse than seeing cars parked in the driveway or on the lawn.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
Nays: Swanson (1)
The President said he would withhold his signature.If he does not veto the
ordinance at the next Board meeting, the ordinance will become effective without his
signature.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 16 -32 Sewer Charges
CO & Industrial Cost Recovery
Co (0- 77 -50)
Recovery Code ", adopted and incorporated
three copies of which have been filed in
by the following vote:
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Gavin, that the ordinance be passed amending
Section 16 -23 of the Municipal Code by the
adoption of that certain enactment known as the
"Village of Deerfield Sewer Use and Industrial
as fully as if set out at length therein, and
the office of the Village engineer. Adopted
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Vechionne Request -Sewer & Water A letter from Mr. Vincent Vecchione requested
N of Tennaqua Denied permission to connect to the Village's water
and sewer system which are immediately adjacent
to the 6.8 acre site on which he intends to apply to Lake County for a building permit
for the construction of a residential retirement home. This use is permitted under Lake
County zoning. The property is located immediately north of the Tennaqua Club 720 feet
south of Deerfield Road and west of the Clavinia subdivision, and is in the unincorporated
area.
The President stated the Village has certain powers to control developments within
one and one -half miles of the Village, the Plan Commission should review his request,
and there may be problems, in any case, if connection to the Village water system is
permitted since the State has limited the amount of water that can be taken from Lake
Michigan.
It was the consensus that the Plan Commission should review the proposal and
submit a report and recommendation. Mr. Vecchione said the Plan Commission had recom-
mended approval of an indoor tennis facility on the property, but it was pointed out
that no report had been submitted to the Board. His present proposal is to get a
Lake County building permit for a three -story retirement home with not more than 35 per
cent lot coverage and flood retention provided. He will contract to annex to the Village
when construction is completed. Mr. Stucko stated the property would be annexed as R -1
residential unless there is an annexation agreement for a Planned Development or a Special
Use. Mr. Vecchione's request was seen as an attempt to circumvent regular procedures.
After further discussion, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that
Mr. Vecchione's request for sewer and water service be approved. The motion failed by
the following vote:
Ayes: None (0)
Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Release Dog to Owner Mr. Mark Hodges, 1107 Forest, stated there was a
growing problem and lack of communication and
understanding between residents and the Police Department. The department issues tickets
to bicyclists, but when his house was broken into the guilty person was let off with
probation. His sick dog, undergoing treatment by a veterinarian, broke loose and has been
impounded. The dog was impounded and he was told by the Police Department that the pound
was closed and nothing could be done to release the dog until the next day. The dog should
not be fed before being taken to the veterinarian the following morning. Mr. Klasinski
said he would release the dog to Mr. Hodges this evening upon payment of the impoundment
charge.
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The manager said.the.police.have.heard. the game-story many times and the
animal warden receives four hours pay for night calls, He stated further the bi-
cycle ordinance must be.enforced.. Trustee Heisler suggested that Mr. Hodges talk
to the Police Chief and the staff about the problem.
Vecchione to Pay $8400- $13162 A letter from Mr. Vincent Vecchione stated
Toward Locust St. Improvements it was his understanding that Locust Place
will be improved using Village Ful d a
Federal grant. He is willing to pay additional costs of approximately W to
upgrade the street to full Village standards, including curbs, provided he is per-
mitted to subdivide the property fronting on Locust Place into eight single - family
residential lots.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that Mr. Vecchione's
proposal to participate in the cost of upgrading Locust Place improvements to
meet Village standards be accepted. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
lst Presentation Tax The first presentation was made of an ordin-
Levy Ordinance ance levying taxes for the year May 1, 1977
Ln to April 30, 1978. The abatement of levies
for bonds will be discussed later.
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G Approve $100 to IML for A letter from the Illinois Municipal League
° Pension Study requested a voluntary contribution of $100
to retain an actuary and to pay for pro -
Q) fessional services in connection with a study of municipal pension systems.
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U Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the expenditure of
$100 be approved as a contribution to the Illinois Municipal League. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Signature- License
Trustee
Marty moved,
seconded
by Trustee
Agreement C.M.St.P & P. RR
Swanson
the the President
be
authorized
Pedestrian Bridge
to sign
the License
Agreement
with the
Chicago,
Milwaukee,
St. Paul
and Pacific
Railroad regarding the pedestrian
bridge in connection
with
Commuter
Parking,
Phase I.
Motion carried LffrnimZ7rSiY. Trustee Blumenthal voting Nay.
Clerk's Reports
Board of Appeals
1977 in the Count;
to add Adult Book
such uses.
The cler
received
that a public hearing would be
y Building on amendments to the
Stores and Adult Entertainment
k reported that a notice was
from the Cook County Zoning
held on Wednesday, August 17,
Cook County Zoning Ordinance
for purposes of regulation of
Numerous objections were received to the Prevailing Wage Resolution
passed by the Board on June 20, most of which were from Cook County. unions. The
Resolution established prevailing wages in Lake County. In many cases, objections
were sent by certified mail costing about $1.00, and time was spent in acknow-
ledgement of receipt of the objections. Therefore the clerk recommended that the
wage scales of both Lake and Cook County be included with next year's Resolution.
Earlier this year the Board passed an ordinance establishing fire lanes
in Lake -Cook Plaza. The Statutes provide that a municipality may enter into a
contract with an owner for establishment of fire lanes. Mr. Stucko stated he
would look into a contract for fire lanes.
Trustee Heisler stated that spraying for maple scale is done privately,
and although the scale is weakening to maples, it is not fatal.
The manager reported that there has been cheating on water usage and the
meter had been tampered with. The Department had determined that about $400 worth
of water had been stolen.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded
by Trustee Marty, the meeting was adjourned at 9:
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