09/19/1977 (2)1.78
September 19, 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, September 19, 1977 at 8:05 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. Swansoq
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 Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held September 6, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 174, line
52 - add "except new bikes ";Page 176, line 28 - add "and the matter be referred
to the Safety Council for a recommendation "). Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -77 -9 Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that Warrant No. W -77 -9 - payment of
bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report, dated August 31, 1977,
was received and included cash and investment
statements, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statement, high-
light control report, and cash flow statements.
Indian Clark Placque Presented On behalf of the Community Conservation Council
of Deerfield, Mrs. Barbara Abrahamson presented
a bronze placque to the President to be affixed to the granite stone at the grave
of John "Indian" Clark and his wife.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section
Sec. 19- 23.Compensation for 19 -23 of the Municipal Code by providing for
Vacating St. or Alley compensation for the vacation of a street or
(0- 77 -56) alley in an amount equal to the benefits which
will accrue to the land owner by reason of
said vacation.
Trustee Seidman 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 Gavin, 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.
Delay Consideration Bike Chief of Police Brandt asked that considera-
Ordinance to Next Meeting tion of the ordinance on bicycle requirements
be delayed until the next meeting. A repre-
sentative of the Safety Council will be present at the next meeting.
1st Presentation - Ordinances Two ordinances were presented providing for
Vacating Part of Journal Ct. the vacation of parts of Journal Court, pay-
ment of compensation to the determined by the
Board of such vacations, and restrictive covenants to permit public access on
those vacated parts of Journal Court and maintenance by the owners. The parts
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of Journal Court to be vacated are at the rear of 932 -940 Waukegan Road and 941 -948
Waukegan Road.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the ordinances and
covenants be tabled until both parties, Cousins Investment Co. and Lillian Grimshaw are
in agreement with regard to the restrictive covenants and the assessment of fees to be
paid for the vacations. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Seidman (2)
Nays: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that this stand as the first
presentation of the two ordinances, copies of the ordinances and restrictive convenants
be sent to each party, and a price be established for the vacated parts of Journal Court.
Motion carried, Trustee Seidman voting Nay.
In response to a question from Mrs. Willard Loarie, Oxford Road, the President
said the Board will appraise the property, since they know the approximate value.
The President signed the Resolution, to be certified by the clerk.
Chief Brandt's Report Chief of Police Brandt reported there has been no
Truck Ban Enforcement difficulty in enforcing the truck ban ordinance
although some truckers say they have not seen the
signs. Many truckers who have been issued tickets post a cash bond and do not appear
for a hearing by the Court. In such cases the bond is forfeited. Since the passage
of the ordinance there has been a marked reduction in the number of trucks.
The manager said a larger sign at the east boundary would be helpful and the
number of signs seem to be sufficient. He said there has been a problem with the signs
at the Waukegan - Deerfield Road intersection at Ford's Pharmacy. A red border on signs
was suggested.
Mrs. Willard Loarie asked that the Police Department check Wilmot Road trucks
early in the morning and at night. She pointed out the Volkswagen company is not a
local delivery.
P.C. Report - Copeland - Gehrke Resub. A report from the Plan Commission recommended approval
Approve Preliminary Plat of the Copeland - Gehrke Resubdivision on North
Waukegan Road between Hunter Court and South North -
woods Drive into two lots with a dedication of seventeen feet for additional Waukegan
Road right -of -way. Both lots exceed the requirements for the R -1 Single - Family Residence
District.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted and the preliminary plat of the Copeland- Gehrke Resubdivision
be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that
Hearing Fees $125 the ordinance be passed amending the Zoning Ordinance
(0- 77 -57) by establishing a fee of $125 for hearings on an
application for a variation, an appeal from a decisior,
of the Zoning Enforcement Officer involving an interpretation of the Zoning Officer, an
application to amend the Zoning Ordinance, or an application for a Special Use Permit.
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.
Resolution Authorizing President
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler,
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to Sign
Agreement, Phase II
that a Resolution be adopted approving and author -
Commuter
Parking
izing the signature of the President to the Capital
Grant Agreement for Phase II of the Commuter
Parking
Program of the Village of Deerfield. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler,
Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays:
None (0)
The President signed the Resolution, to be certified by the clerk.
Chief Brandt's Report Chief of Police Brandt reported there has been no
Truck Ban Enforcement difficulty in enforcing the truck ban ordinance
although some truckers say they have not seen the
signs. Many truckers who have been issued tickets post a cash bond and do not appear
for a hearing by the Court. In such cases the bond is forfeited. Since the passage
of the ordinance there has been a marked reduction in the number of trucks.
The manager said a larger sign at the east boundary would be helpful and the
number of signs seem to be sufficient. He said there has been a problem with the signs
at the Waukegan - Deerfield Road intersection at Ford's Pharmacy. A red border on signs
was suggested.
Mrs. Willard Loarie asked that the Police Department check Wilmot Road trucks
early in the morning and at night. She pointed out the Volkswagen company is not a
local delivery.
P.C. Report - Copeland - Gehrke Resub. A report from the Plan Commission recommended approval
Approve Preliminary Plat of the Copeland - Gehrke Resubdivision on North
Waukegan Road between Hunter Court and South North -
woods Drive into two lots with a dedication of seventeen feet for additional Waukegan
Road right -of -way. Both lots exceed the requirements for the R -1 Single - Family Residence
District.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted and the preliminary plat of the Copeland- Gehrke Resubdivision
be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that
Hearing Fees $125 the ordinance be passed amending the Zoning Ordinance
(0- 77 -57) by establishing a fee of $125 for hearings on an
application for a variation, an appeal from a decisior,
of the Zoning Enforcement Officer involving an interpretation of the Zoning Officer, an
application to amend the Zoning Ordinance, or an application for a Special Use Permit.
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.
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Ordinance Approving "Planned
Development�Lots -108.& 109.
Hovland Subdivision (Lipowich)
(0- 7758)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Blumenthal, that the ordinance be passed
approving the Planned Development of Lots
108 and 109, Hovland Subdivison, to be resub-
divided into three lots, subject to the sub-
mission of a final plat of resubdivision, compliance with all requirements of the
Village Code, dedication of the rear 30 feet for a future street, and deposit suffi-
cient funds or make other provisions to insure payment of the cost of the street
improvements within the dedicated area. 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.
Accept Phase I, Police Facility A letter from Mr. David Marks of Loebl,
Add $8000 & $3200 EOC Schlossman & Hackl stated that the added costs
to the Village to provide adequate protection
in new construction to allow the Police Building Addition to qualify as an Emergency
Operating Center would be approximately $8,000 for a poured concrete first floor slab
and $3,200 for the added space for the emergency generator. These estimated costs are
for modifications to the shell only with the Federal Government participating in the
cost of all equipment. Some rooms would have to be rearranged to provide an office
for the Emergency Coordinator, a storage room for E.O.C. equipment, and space for a
future elevator and its equipment. Mr. Marks presented a sketch of the Police Building
with the added space. Discussion was had on the revised plans.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the plans for Phase I of
the Police Building Addition be accepted with $$,000 and $3,200 added for the poured
concrete slab and generator space to allow the building to qualify as an Emergency
Operating Center. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 22.163 & 22.164
Add Yield & Stop Sts.
Delete Stop Sts.
(0- 77 -59)
The ordinance was presented amending Section
22.163 of the Municipal Code by adding certain
Yield Right -of -Way Streets, and Section 22.164
by adding certain Stop Street Intersections
and deleting certain other Stop Street Inter-
sections.
A petition was received signed by 51 residents of Warrington Road demanding
that the stop signs at the Warrington- Margate intersection remain intact. Mrs. Sally
Martin, spokesman for the residents, said these stop signs are needed for the safety
of children; Warrington Road is a long, heavily travelled street and a break in
traffic is needed. About 30 children must cross the street, including students from
Kipling School. The stop signs had been removed at one time, but the residents had
requested replacement.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Warrington Road at
Margate Terrace (North and Southbound) be removed from the deletion of Stop Street
Intersections. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance
be passed with Warrington Road at Margate Terrace deleted. 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. 6 -38 et seq. Flood
Plain Regulations
(0- 77 -60)
The clerk pointed
numbered in conflict with
Stucko said he would check
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Swanson, that the ordinance be passed
amending Sections 6 -38 et seq. of the Muni-
cipal Code to establish regulations for con-
struction in the floodplain.
out that some sections of the amending ordinance were
Section 6 -45 et seq. relating to swimming pools. Mr.
the numbering of these sections.
The meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m., all
members present.
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Mr. Stucko said the section numbers were in error and he would have the ordinance
re -typed to comply with the section numbers set forth in the Code.
The ordinance passed by the following vote with sections renumbered:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Riverwoods Police Contract Chief Brandt reported that police service provided
Extended to 12/31/77 to Riverwoods has been satisfactory. Riverwoods
will try to pass a referendum to increase the tax
rate, but, if passed, there will be no tax money until 1979. The Riverwoods Board
would like to have the contract for police service extended to the end of the year.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Contract with Riverwoods
for Police service be extended to December 31, 1977.
Trustee Blumenthal said this was the last extension of the contract he would
vote for; a decision must be made on next year's budget. Trustee Swanson stated the
cost of equipment, employees and overhead must be ascertained before a contract is signed.
The motion to extend the Contract to December 31, 1977 was adopted by the following,
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Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve $550 for Fence A petition was presented signed by 21 residents of
Fairview at County Line Fairview Avenue and County Line Road requesting the
Village to erect a six -foot stockade type fence
across the cul -de -sac at Fairview and County Line.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that not to exceed $550 be
allocated for the erection of a six -foot stockade fence at the Fairview cul -de -sac
at County Line Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
P.C. Report -Sp. Use A report from the Plan Commission recommended that a
Briarwoods School Special Use of the Briarwoods School be authorized
Authorize Ordinance to permit a synagogue with accessory use for a
religious school, and a day nursery and child care
center, subject to restriction of the child care center to a maximum of 60 children
total in attendance per day and improvement of the parking lot as required by the
Zoning ordinance. A petition must be filed for an amendment to the Special Use if the
number of children enrolled in the day care center is increased.
The President of the Board of Education of School District No. 109 introduced
members of the School Board, administrators, members of Moriah, and Mrs. Silver.
who will be in charge of the day care center. He said the enrollment at Briarwoods
School is declining, and if empty, the building would be subject to vandalism with a
cost to the taxpayer. If the Special Use is authorized, the School Board will sign
• lease with the Moriah synagogue with part of the building leased to Mrs. Silver for
• day care center. Three residents attended the public hearing and expressed concern
about traffic. The Special Use should provide for an enrollment of up to 100 children
in the day care center for the project to be economically feasible.
Discussion was had on traffic, services, the day care center and improvement of
the parking lot. Mrs. Silver stated she hoped that some of the parents would help in
the day care center and the center will be open from 7 to 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No
transportation will be provided for the children, but car pools will be encouraged.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the attorney be
directed to prepare the ordinance authorizing the Special Use as recommended by the
Plan Commission but a limit of 100 children in the day care center. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Pass: Seidman (1)
Abstaining: Gavin (1)
Nays: None (0)
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported she has not received the ordinance
vacating the street south of 1035 Broadmoor which
will become effective without thg President's signature, nor does she have a signed
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copy of the Resolution directing the Milwaukee Road to repair the Osterman
Avenue crossing. A certified copy must be sent by registered mail to the
nearest agent.
Appointments- Comprehensive The President proposed the appointment of
Plan Review Committee the following to the Comprehensive Review
Committee:
Marvin Ehlers
Brenda Segal
Bernard Cohen
Marjorie Kaul
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that these appoint-
ments be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Agreement - Alterations Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
Village Hall & Annex for that the Agreement be approved for federal
Handicapped- Authorize funding for alterations to the Village Hall and
Signature Annex to enable these buildings to be easily
accessible to the handicapped, and the Presi-
dent be authorize to sign the Agreement.
Motion carred unanimously.
Authorize Execution- Release The manager reported a check for $2,970.15
Re:Damages to Water Tank had been received from Wallace & Tiernan for
damages to the water tank. The insurance
company has requested that a release be signed before a check for $1,909.86 is
issued for the remainder of the costs to the Village for repairs. The total cost
was $4,880.01.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the President be
authorized to sign the release.
Motion carried unanimously.
Request - $50000 for Sludge The manager reported that the sludge scraper
Scraper Mechanism mechanism at the sewage treatment plant is
badly worn. The mechanism at the primary tank
must be replaced but has no connection with the construction at the plant and
therefore the Federal Government will not participate in the cost. The cost
of the scraper mechanism will be approximately $50,000.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Village be
authorized to ask the Federal Government to include.$50,000 from contingency funds
for replacement of the sludge scraper mechanism, the government to pay 75 per cent
of the cost and the Village to pay 25 per cent. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
A letter was received from the Deerfield Senior Citizens thanking the
Board for providing a bus for the Lake County Senior Citizen picnic.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Marty and seconded
by Trustee Blumenthal, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
APPROVED:
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President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk