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October 3, 1977
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was
called to order by the clerk in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday,
October 3, 1977 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following
were
Present: D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: Bernard Forrest, President
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 Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that Trustee Heisler be
appointed President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously.
00 Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the minutes of the
(o regular meeting held September 19, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 180, line 25-
delete "with ", insert "to include "; page 180, following line 50 - insert "Speed limit
signs will be installed on Warrington "; page 181, line 43 - "He said only "; lines 47
and 48 - delete "Mrs. - - - - - -- and "; Page 182 - Marvin Ehlers, Chairman. Motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing -AAA Taxi
Transfer License - Frederic White
of AAA Taxi Cab Company.
A public hearing was held on the request of Mr.
Frederic White for a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity, a transfer of the existing Certificate
Mr. White said he will provide 24 hour service and improve the appearance of
vehicles. AAA Taxi Cab owns 14 cabs and therefore can provide better service.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the transfer be
approved and the manager authorized to issue the license.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Fred Barth, driver for AAA, said the company will provide 24 hour service to
all municipalities wherein the company is licensed.
Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for consideration as
follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Appointments:
Mrs. Harriet Rosenthal to the Plan Commission; unexpired term to November, 1977
Mr. Fred Payne and Mr. Gerald Geren to the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee
William Sause to the Safety Council
Leslie Carlson to the Youth Council
Doris Maher to the Bicentennial Sculpture Garden Committee
Authorize President to accept and sign the Youthbound Grant from November 1, 1977 to
October 31, 1978.
Authorize release of $20,000 escrow funds to Burke Sewerage Company, Inc. for under-
ground improvements in Fredson Resubdivision.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Consent Agenda be
approved, including confirmation of the appointments.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Recommendation A report from the Safety Council recommended that a
Stop Light -Elder /Hazel /Waukegan stoplight be installed at the southeast corner of
Approved- Report Next Meeting Waukegan Road and Elder Lane with the signals facing
south, synchronized with the stoplight at the corner
of Hazel and Waukegan Road, north and southbound.
The manager said the State will pave Waukegan Road next year and will upgrade
lights at the High School, Greenwood Avenue and the present Elder Lane light, and there
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is a possibility that the State would install the light at the southeast corner of
Elder Lane. There have been 15 rear end accidents over the period 1972 -77.. The
estimated cost of the new light is $6,000 to $8,000.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Safety Council's
recommendation be approved and the manager check whether the State will install the
light.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager said if the State will make the installation, the work will be
done next summer. If the State will not do the work, the Village will have to pay
for the stoplight installation.
The matter will be on the agenda for a report at the next meeting.
S.C. Recommendation -No Left A report from the Safety Council recommended
Turns - Petersen Turn - around that a No Left Turn sign be posted northbound
Authorize Ordinance on Petersen Lane at the entrance to the turn-
around and a second No Left Turn sign be
posted at the exit of the turn - around onto Petersen Lane. The Park District has
approved this solution. If these signs are not satisfactory insofar as traffic,
the Safety Council will suggest the original recommendation that the Park District
move the pick -up area to the lower parking lot and post No Parking signs at the
turn - around.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Safety Council's
recommendation be accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance.
Motion carried Trustee Swanson voting Nay.
Mr. Stucko suggested the Police report on the effectiveness of the signs
30 days after the ordinance is passed.
Lt. Charles said the only real solution to the problem is to use the lower
lot which is no farther than the present pick -up place. Officer Kick said he saw
5 children crossing Petersen Lane from the Presbyterian parking lot with no super-
vision.
lst Presentation The first presentation was made of the
Bike Ordinance ordinance amending the Bicycle requirements
of the Municipal Code, with revisions recom-
mended by the Chief of Police. One of the recommendations was no charge for the
applications.
Discussion was had on the ordinance and th.e proposed revisions. Lt,.Charles
stated the department was already following the "notic O requirements set forth. in
the amending ordinance under the present ordinance, He said it was his opinion
that bicycle licenses should not be considered as revenue raising. Unclaimed
bicycles are sold at auction and are re- registered if sold, usually at prices
ranging from $3.00 to $8.00. The manager urged that the $1.00 license fee be re-
tained, although it does not cover the costs of licensing. He said there are from
300 to 400 new bikes annually. The Shwinn Shop registers bikes and collects $1.00
for the license.
The President pro tem stated the purpose of the amending ordinance was to get
lights on bikes that are used at night. Trustee Seidman objected to the removal
of the requirement of a bell.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that this stand as a first
presentation of the ordinance incorporating the revisions proposed by the Chief of
Police except the fee of $1.00 be retained.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance- Vacating Journal Ct. The ordinance was presented vacating portions
No Action of Journal Court. Mr. Stucko said he had
contacted attorneys for the owners to advise
them of the dollar amount to be paid for the vacation. Mr. Ken Rosenberg, attorney
for Mrs. Lillian Grimshaw,said there was concern about the topography and removal
of bushes and a tree. The attorney for Cousins Investment Co. said the ordinance
was satisfactory, although the price was high. He said Cousins would pay for an
appraisal.
Mr. Rosenberg stated the Fire Department said the'entire 30 foot dedication
was not needed to get the fire trucks in and it was not necessary for police vehicles.
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His client is concerned about the flooding problem which would result if the shrubbery
and the tree were removed. There is also a utility pole which must be relocated. The
Village engineer said storm drainage goes into a storm inlet and there would be no
problem if the shrubbery is removed. Mr. Rosenberg said he must consult with his client
on any changes.
Decision was made that no action be taken at this time, and the matter be put on
the agenda when there is agreement and the restrictive covenants are signed.
Trustee Marty said the Police Department should refrain from issuing tickets
for parking violations on this right -of -way until the vacation is settled.
Ordinance- Special Use The ordinance was presented authorizing a Special Use
Briarwood School for a synagogue with accessory uses as a religious
(0- 77 -61) school, day nursery and child care center at Briar -
wood School. The Board of Education of District 109
asked that the ordinance be passed on its first presentation.
Discussion was had on traffic, parking spaces, number of children, and the use
of the Park District's recreation facilities. Mr. James Marovitz, Plan Commission
member, explained the Commission's recommendation for 60 children enrolled in the day
W nursery and child care center. Mr. Richard Deutsch, also a member of the Plan Commission,
stated only an enrollment of 25 children had been mentioned at the public hearing and
it was unfair to increase the number of children permitted without the public being
given an opportunity to respond. Dr. William Fennelon, Superintendent of School District
No. 109, said the district needed the income from rental of the school, the Board of
Education having approved the sale of $800,000 tax anticipation warrants in order to
pay salaries, supplies and upkeep.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Plan Commission's
original recommendation for the enrollment of 60 children be approved and the ordinance
changes to reflect this number.
Motion carried, Trustee Gavin abstaining.
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, said few people in Briarwoods Vista
were notified that the public hearing was to be held, but was told that all owners
within 250 feet received notice.
Trystee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the ordinance be
changed to require a minimum of 40 paved parking spaces.
Motion carried, Trustee Gavin abstaining.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to
permit accion on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried, Trustee Gavin
abstaining.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance be passed
authorizing the Special Use with a maximum enrollment of 60 children and 40 paved
parking stalls. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Abstaining: Gavin (1)
The ordinance will be re -typed to incorporate the changes.
The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and re- convened at 9:55, all members present.
Proclamation- Lions Club The President pro tem read the Proclamation designating
Candy Day October 14, 1977 October 14, 1977 as Deerfield Lions Club Candy Day.
A copy of the Proclamation was given to Mr. Gary
Stryker who stated the Lions Club had given contributions of more than $3,000.
Ordinance Reconsidered A group of citzens were present who asked that the
Keep Stop Signs Hazel & stop signs at Hazel and Broadmoor be reinstated.
Broadmoor It was pointed out the intersection was used by
pupils from both Woodland Park and Wilmot Schools,
and also used by the High School Bus. In addition, residents cross the intersection
going to the park and swimming pool. Without the stop signs, cars exceed the 30 miles per
hour speed limit.
Safety Council Chairman Blumberg stated the stop signs were removed in accordance
with the Council's guidelines. He said there have been only four accidents since 1972,
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all rear end accidents. He said from the standpoint of safety, the signs should
be removed.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance be re-
considered. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the stop signs
be reinstated at Broadmoor and Hazel (Ordinance No. 0- 77 -59). Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Re: Animal Control The President pro tem stated there have been
numerous complaints about dogs running at
large and defecating on other owners property and parkways. He suggested that
the Board consider what Chicago and Evanston are doing to require dog owners to
carry some means of removing the deposit left by the dog.
Trustee Blumenthal stated he referred all complaints to the Village manager
and the only way to enforce the ordinance was to employ a full time animal warden
The manager said the meter reader is the animal warden during the day, and Joe
Venturi is called at night but only if an aggravated case. He responds to complaints
by sending a copy of the Dog Ordinance and this seems to work fairly well.
Trustee Marty suggested publicity on the dog problem rather than hire an
animal warden.
Ordinance -Sale of Personal The ordinance was presented authorizing the
Property - 11/12/77 sale of personal property not needed by the
(0- 77 -62) Village on November 12, 1977 at 10 a.m.
at the Village Public Works Building, and
setting forth the terms and conditions of such sale, with the Schedule of property
attached.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavinm that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Marty then 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 pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Condemnation of The ordinance was presented authorizing the
Land for Public Street manager and attorney to negotiate with the
S 150' W 1/2 Lot 9 owner or owners for the purchase of the South
Bleimehl's Sub. 150 feet of the West half of Lot 9, Bleimehl's
(0- 77 -63) Subdivision, for a public street, and further
authorizing, if negotiations are unsuccessful
to acquire title to the property in accordance with the eminent domain laws of
the State.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried un-
animously
Trustee Seidman then 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 pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Resolution Moratorium Trustee Marty moved; seconded by Trustee Swanson
Zoning Changes that a Resolution be adopted directing the flan
Commission to forbear from conducting any public
hearings for amendments to the present Zoning Ordinance or granting any special use
permits after November 1, 1977, and until final action on adopting the Comprehen-
sive Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and directing the Planning Officer to
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to advise petitioners of the passage of the Resolution and refunding all filing fees.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section 22 -129
Sec. 22 -129 & 22.129A of the Municipal Code by adding a new subsection
Parking Fees Lots 3 & 5 (a)(5) describing the location of Lot No. 5
(0- 77 -64) and Section 22.129A - "Parking Fees" by establishing
charges for parking in Lots 3 or 5 and providing
for towing away and a storage charge for violation of payment of the parking fee.
Decision was made that the fee for parking be set at $0.25 per 24 hours and the
towing fee be set at $15.00 and a storage cost of $5.00 per day or fraction thereof.
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 Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance be
passed with charges as set forth above. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Prepare Ordinance Ramping Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that
of Sidewalks the attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to
require ramped sidewalks.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports The manager reported that the fence at Camille
along the railroad tracks has been restored. It
was cut, an act of vandalism.
He has received inquiry about the use of the railroad station for private affairs.
Decision was made it was too risky and should not be considered.
There being no further bsuiness, on motion by Trustee Blumenthal and seconded
by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
President