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September 6, 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 Tuesday, September 6, 1977 at 8:03 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
Absent: Vernon E. Swanson
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Mr.
James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Mrs. Marjorie Emery, assistant
manager.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the regular
meeting held August 15, 1977 be approved as corrected. Page 169 -line 14- "Trustee" Heisler;
00 page 170 -next to last line -Roll call correction "(6) "). Motion carried unanimously.
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The Donald Gehrig Award for the Outstanding Police Officer for 1976 was presented
to Officer William Butler by Mr. James Bente, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners.
In addition to the award, his name will be inscribed on the plaque listing names of the
Outstanding Police Officers. The President introduced Officer Butler's wife, Virjean.
The President made a presentation honoring Roland Charlier at the completion of
20 years service.
PROCLAMATIONS The President read the Proclamation designating
September 23, 1977 as Kiwanis Peanut Day in
Deerfield.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Proclamation be adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
"Miss Peanut" was introduced by the representative of the Kiwanis Club who
presented peanuts to the President and Board.
President Forrest read the Proclamation designating the week of September 18 to
24, 1977 as Lupus Awareness Week.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Proclamation be adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
The President read the Proclamation designating the week of September 12 through
September 18 to be Deerfield High School Cross Country Team week in Deerfield.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Proclamation be, adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Police Report A statistical summary of police activity for the
first eight months of 1977 was received from
Chief of Police Richard Brandt with figures giving comparisons with the first eight months
of 1976. Calls for service, including Riverwoods, have increased 16.8 per cent. Other
categories show a marked reduction. Traffic tickets are up 11.7 per cent, and warning
tickets are not included. He will use police cadets for enforcement of parking ordinances.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with one item removed, was
presented for consideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorize final payment of $2,582.83 to W. T. Bowler and Associates from escrow funds
for installation of sanitary sewers, water mains and storm sewers in Laurel Hill
Unit 12.
First'Presentation: Ordinance increasing fees for Public Hearings.
Ordinance authorizing a Special Use for the construction of a public parking facility at
865 Deerfield Road. (0- 77 -52)
First Presentation: Ordinance approving a Planned Development of Lots 108 and 109,
Hovland Subdivision (Lipowich).
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Ordinance authorizing an amendment to a Special Use - First Presbyterian Church
alteration of existing church facilities. (0- 77 -53)
Appointment of Mr. Randoph Thomas to the Board of Building Appeals.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived
to permit action 9n, the ordinances authorizing Special Uses for the parking
facility at 865 Deerfield Road and alteration of existing church facilities at
their first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Consent Agenda be
approved, including passage of the two ordinances. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed both ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -St. Vacation
30' South of 1035 Broadmoor
Payment of $550 - Flori
(0- 77 -54)
owner of the abutting property.
The ordinance was presented for the vaca-
tion of the 30 foot strip along the
southerly boundary of 1035 Broadmoor
heretofore dedicated for street purposes
upon payment of $550 by Mr. Attilio Flori,
The President stated he felt the price of $550 was not realistic in today's
market and recommended that the sale price be $1,100.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Heisler,, Marty, Seidman (3)
Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin (2)
Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
Nays: None (0)
President Forrest said he would withhold his signature. It was explained to
Mr. Flori that the ordinance would become effective without the President's
signature after the next Board meeting and upon payment of the $550 charge.
Discussion -Bike Warning Tickets
Authorize Ordinance
safety equipment installed on the
warning notice shall require that
within seven days and compliance
citation shall be issued.
Discussion was had on the issuance of bike
warning tickets rather than a violation
citation for failure to have the required
bicycle, in particular, lights on bikes. The
the safety equipment be repaired or installed
exhibited to the Police Department or a violation
Trustee Heisler proposed that all safety requirements for bikes be removed
except lights at night, and the ordinance then be enforced. Chief Brandt stated
^the State requires a horn or bell on bikes but lights are not requires. Mrs.
',Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, said horns or bells are needed for the safety
-of pedestrians, especially senior citizens. Trustee Seidman said horns or bells on
`bikes were necessary, and stores should be informed that no bikes shall be sold
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,,without safety equipment. Trustee Heisler stated it was most important that bikes
of the street at night should have lights.
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$I Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be
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* instructed to prepare an ordinance providing for enforcement of rules and remove
from the present ordinance the requirement fora horn or bell on bikes, subject
to a check by the attorney on State laws, and removal from the ordinance of the
provision that no bike shall be sold without safety equipment, *except for new bikes.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Reports- Vacation of Reports from the Plan Commission recom-
Portions of Journal Ct. mended the vacation of parts of Journal
Court at the rear of the apartments at
930 -40 Waukegan Road and 942 -52 Waukegan Road, as requested by Mrs. Lillian Grim -
shaw and Cousins Investment Corp., provided an easement is established to provide
access to the public over the vacated portions of Journal Court, removal of all
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obstructions s.uch.as fences or bushes from the access easement, purchase of the vacated
portions.of Journal Court at a price to be determined by an appraiser selected by the
Village,'and. the Village approve the vacation of both portions of Journal Court.
The attorney for the Cousins Investment Corp. stated the tickets had been given by
the Police Department for parking in the dedicated right -of -way, and therefore vacation
of the portions of JournAl Court was sought and an access easement would be granted to
be maintained by the owners. The vacated street will be used for additional parking for
the apartments.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance vacating portions
of Journal Court be prepared contingent upon both owners joining in the vacation, the
amount specified.to be paid to the Village for the vacated property.
Motion carried unanimously.
the President said if both parties agree to the vacation, the Village will get an
appraisal.
Ordinance - Zoning Amend. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Sp. Use Sr. Citizen Housing Heisler, that the ordinance be passed amending
(0= 77 =55) the Zoning Ordinance by establishing as a
c Special Use "Housing for the Elderly" in the
Central Business District, which may be granted with conditions permitting exceptions
to the regulations of.the zoning district. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
Q Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Authorize $1500 -Cost Evaluation Discussion was had on the letter from Mr. David
EOC to Police Addition Marks of Loebl Schlossman & Hackl regarding
the cost implications of providing a new emergency
operations center (EOC) as part of the proposed Police building addition. No Federal
funds will be available from October 1, 1977 to September 30, 1978 after which a new
government policy will be established. If an application for Federal funds is begun now,
the Village would be.given a priority position when the new policy is established. At
present, the applicant must build the shell structure with Federal funding provided for
50 per cent of the added structure necessary to attain the required protection levels.
The cost of an elevator to allow the handicapped to use the lower level of the facility
would be shared.
Messrs. Marks and Stanley Rundell, local coordinator, gave additional information
about options available for Federal funding. The Board agreed it would be less costly
to construct some of the requirements for an EOC, such as a ten inch slab, when the
police addition is constructed. Mr. Marks suggested an evaluation of what is additionally
necessary for an EOC and how much it would cost if incorporated in plans for the addition.
He could submit such a report in two weeks at a cost of not more than $1,500.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Board authorize an
expenditure not to exceed $1,500 for an evaluation of the cost implications for pro-
viding an emergency operations center as part of the proposed Police addition. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
Nays: None (0)
2 Week Delay in Filing Suit The President reported that the Board delay
Wallace & Tiernan Water Tank consideration of filing suit against Wallace
Damages & Tiernan Division of Electro Rust Proofing
for two weeks for reimbursement of expenditures
of $4,880.01 by the Village in repairing the damage done by the company in cleaning the
water tank in 1975. He will write to the company about the insurer's refusal to pay
these just and fully documented costs and will give the company the opportunity to settle
the claim in the full amount by September 16, 1977 or the attorney will be authorized
to file suit for damages and court costs and the Illinois Municipal League will be noti-
fied of the circumstances for the information of other municipalities in the State.
Accept Bid $13141 - Northwest Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Ford Truck, Inc,' Truck & Aerial Heisler, that the bid of Northwest Ford Truck,
Device Inc. be accepted in the amount of $13,141 for a
G.V.W.R. 10,000 chassis with a flat bed and
aerial device acl recommended by the Public Works Department. Adopted by the following
vote:
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Ayes; Blumenthal, Gavin Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid Northwest Ford Trustee Heisler moved, seconded'hy
4 Truck Sales Inc. Dump Truck Trustee Marty, that the bid of Northwest
q $5139 Ford Truck Sales; Inc, I be accepted in the
v T amount of $5,139.for a dump truck, as
o recommended by the Public Works Department. Adopted by the following vote:
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P Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heilser, Marty, Seidman (5)
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Accept Bid Burris Equipment Co. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
.Dump Truck $7890 Gavin, that the bid of Burris Equipment
0 Co. be accgpted in the amount of $7,890
o for a new hydraulic backhoe module section, a9'recommendo-a by the Public' -Works
Department.
aj Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
w Nays: None (0)
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.w Accept Bid MFT Concrete St. Patching Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
0 Schroeder & Schroeder $19853.10 Marty, that the bid of Schroeder & Schroeder
4J be accepted in the amount of $19,853.10
r for concrete street patching, MFT 77- 00000- 00 -GM, as recommended by the Village
P engineer. Adopted by the following vote:
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Op Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman (5)
0 Nays: None (0)
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a�4i 1st Presentation Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Add Yield, Stop Signs amending the Municipal Code by additions to
Delete Stop Signs the list of Yield streets, Stop streets,
ar and the deletion of four stop streets.
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.d Trustee Seidman recommended that Stop signs be added on Greenwood and
Hazel at Stratford Roado* The President said he felt the Stop sign on Hazel
a, at Broadmoor was required because of the swimming pool.
Resolution Directing Repair Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
v Milwaukee Road - Osterman Crossing Marty, that the Resolution be adopted
irecting the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul
P and Pacific Railroad Company to make repairs to the Osterman Avenue railroad
P crossing within 30 days following receipt of a certified copy of.the Resolution,
and directing the Village Clerk to serve a certified copy of the Resolution by
registered mailon the nearest agent of the railroad.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Stucko was directed to sent a copy of the resolution to the Milwaukee
Road.
Atty. to Negotiate Re:
Somerset Extension
Lot 17, Schwab Hillside
or to allow the sale of
value of the property L
A letter was received from the Presby-
terian Home regarding the sale of Lot 17,
Sub. Fred Schwab's Hillside Subdivision to the
village for the extension of Somerset Avenue
the property for residential use. It was indicated the
s approximately $25,000.
The attorney was directed to negotiate with the Presbyterian Home on the
price of the property. The cost wilL.be paid as a Public Benefit under a Special
Assessment for the improvement of Somerset Avenue.
1st Presentation- The first presentation was made of an
Flood Plain Regulations ordinance amending the Municipal Code
by establishing regulations for buildings
and subdivisions in the Flood Plain.
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported she had a telephone
call from an attorney who questioned the
leasing of parking spaces within the dedicated right -of -way of Park Avenue. Mr.
Stucko will check on this.
Re: St. Vacations -
Negotiated Price
price.
President Forrest recommended that the fee
for street vacations as established by
the Municipal Code be changed to a negotiated
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code in accordance with the President's
recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports Trustee Marty said that Mrs. Willard Loarie
has asked if the property in the rear of the
Regency condominiums could be developed as single- family residential without the purchase
of Lot 3, Stryker's Subdivision, by the Village. She said the Planning Department
had prepared plans for single - family development with a cul -de -sac and the purchase of
Lot 3 was not really necessary.
Trustee Heisler said he had many complaints about dogs running a large and
stated enforcement was inadequate. President Forrest said a report on what other
communities are doing about dogs will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Mrs.
Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, said owners of dogs should be good neighbors
and suggested a dog run be required. She said Evanston and Chicago have ordinances
that require an owner to clean up after his dog.
00 Mrs. Christoph stated the Sanitas wall covering in the Council Chambers has
(o not been on very long, and the wall should be repaired. She said the Park District
Community Center has no ramps for the handicapped and the Park District should be
made aware of the problem. She also reported that the scales at the Jewell store
have not been hooked up.
There being no futher business, on motion by Trustee Heisler and seconded by
Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjoured at 10:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk