11/21/1977 (2)'II
November.21,.197T.
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, November 21, 1977 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Norma Gavin
Jerold L. Heisher
Cynthia J. Marty
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
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 Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held November 7, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 193 - "Deputy
Commissioner "; Page 194, line 24 -Add first word "purported" and, after line 45 add
"Trustee Blumenthal said he had done computer studies of the zoning of the area,
but a determining factor was the Annexation Agreement wherein the owners of the
former Strub property agreed to accept a Planned Development in the Office and Re-
Search District if this classification becomes available "; Page 195, line 1 - R -1 and
line 22 - Add "by municipal bond people "; Page 196, 2nd line - Add "separately ".)
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -77 -11 Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that Warrant No. w -77 -11 - payment
of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Nays: None (0)
Treasurer's Report The treasurers report of October, 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. The treasurer said it was an un-
usual year for the Water Fund, but Highland Park has been notified that a flap valve
was stuck on a standby meter, the negative usage indicating a loss of approximately
35.6 million gallons, and a credit. has been requested by the manager. The water
billing was transferred to the computer and bills were sent about five days late.
Police data have not been transferred to the computer but the Chief of Police has
given the necessary information. Tax bills will be sent out the 13th of December.
The President asked for a written report.
President Forrest announced that a Sports Parade would be held Sunday, November
27 at 2:00 p.m. and all organizations and teams are invited to participate.
Proclamation Children's Theater The President read a Proclamation designa-
of Deerfield Time -Dec. 2 -11 ting the period December 2nd through Dec-
ember 11th to be Children's Theater of
Deerfield Time and urging all residents to attend the production of Tom Sawyer.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Proclamation be
adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with one item removed,
was presented for consideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorize release of $43,000 from escrow funds to Lakeland Construction Co. for
work completed in Laurel Hill North.
Ordinance amending the Annual Budget pertaining to Commuter Parking Lot funds.
(0- 77 -74)
Ordinance granting a variation from the side yard provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
for the property at 925 Osterman. (0- 77 -75)
First Presentation: Ordinance authorizing a Planned Development of Lots 98 and 99,
Hovland's Subdivision.
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First Presentation: Ordinance authorizing a Planned Development of Lot 1, Hovland's
Subdivision.
Appointments:
Police Pension Board: John Cooper, Chairman
Paul Glick
Manpower Commission: Lee Johnson
H. Joseph Plack
Board of Zoning Appeals: Robert Speckmann
Human Relations Commission:
Rosemary Stavropoulos
Catherine Fiorillo
Carl Sabath
Environmental Commission: William Prokop
Phillip Elbling
Plan Commission: Harriet Rosenthal
Richard Deutsch
Safety Council: John Blumberg
Dr. Stephen Rosen
Joan Burbank
Youth Council: Sally Martin
Robert Hart
Rosemary Sazonoff
George Simon
Electrical Commission: Charles Smalley
John Liske
Ted Galvani
Jack Gagne
Gurdev Singh
James R. Brown
First Presentation: Ordinance authorizing an additional Class A liquor license.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the Ordinance granting.a variation at 925 Osterman at its first
presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Consent Agenda be
adopted, including approval of the appointments and passage of the two ordinances.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance- Agreement Re: The Ordinance was presented providing for the
Purchase Lot 17, Hillside Sub. execution of an agreement with the Presbyterian
Presbyterian Home Home for the purchase of Lot 17, Hillside Sub -
(0-77-76) division, for a street extension and other muni-
cipal purposes, the agreement attached which
provides for payment of the purchase price of $21,500 to be paid in annual installments
during a period not exceeding ten years, with interest at six per cent, a total of
$27,885.50.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, 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: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance and the agreement indicating his approval
thereof.
P.C. Report -Shell Sp. Use A report from the Plan Commission recommended
BZA Report- Variations approval of a Special Use for the reconstruction
Authorize Ordinance of the Shell Oil Station at Waukegan and Lake -Cook
Roads, for a self - service gas station.
A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals that variations be granted to permit
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the reconstruction of the Shell Oil Company service station at Waukegan and Lake -Cook
Roads with a lot size of 16,000 sq. ft. in lieu of the required 40,000 sq. ft., and
yard variations for the canopy, the pump island and the tank location.
Discussion was had on the recommendations of the Plan Commission and Board of
Zoning Appeals and the self- service pumps which are proposed to be installed. It
was agreed that the reconstruction would be an improvement over the present non -con-
forming use.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the recommendations of
the Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted, and the attorney
prepare the required ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report- McDonald's A report from the Safety Council recommended
Driveway- Workshop Meeting that a workshop meeting be held as soon as
possible with the President and Board of
Trustees, the manager, the Director of Building and Zoning, the Chief of Police and
representatives of McDonald's to discuss the ingress and egress problems that exist
at the McDonald's restaurant. As an interim measure the Council recommended that
McDonald's be allowed to restripe the north end of their parking lot to allow angle
parking and an emergency lane next to the building, and to re- radius the northern-
most curb at the entrance for a greater margin of safety when entering.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the interim measures
proposed by the Safety Council be approved, and a workshop meeting be arranged as
soon as possible, the Village engineer to attend this meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report -25 mph _& Exceptions A report from the Safety Council enumer-
Authorize Ordinance ated the following exceptions to the
recommended 25 miles per hour speed limit
within the Village: Deerfield Road - 30 mph; Waukegan Road - 30 -35 mph; Lake -Cook
Road - 40 -45 mph; Wilmot Road - 30 mph; Hazel Avenue - 25 mph; and Greenwood Avenue -
25 mph.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommendations of
the Safety Council be accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager stated there was not enough money in the Budget to cover the cost
of the signs. Chief Brandt said that all streets with a speed limit of 25 miles per
hour must be posted.
BZA Report- Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
720 Timber Hill (Ferester) remmended that a variation be granted to
Authorize Ordinance permit the construction of an addition at
720 Timber Hill Road 25 feet from the
northerly property line in lieu of the 30 foot 42 inch front setback requirement, as
requested by Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Ferester.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the recommendation be
accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance granting the variation.
Motion carried unanimously.
BZA Report- Variations
920 Holly Ct. (Siegal)
Authorize Ordinance
in lieu of the required
structure having a rear
by Mr. and Mrs. Barry S
A retort from the Board of Zoning Appeals
recommended that variations be grnated to
permit the construction of an addition at
920 Holly Court with a front yard of 24 feet
30 feet, said addition being to an existing non - conforming
yard of 18 feet and a corner side yard of 10 feet, as requested
iegal.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the recommendation be
accepted and the attorney be authorized to prepare the ordinance granting the
variations.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Approve Assumption Scavenger Mr. Stucko stated that the Assumption of the
Contract by Standard Diposal Agreement for scavenger service by Standard
Service of Ill. Disposal Service of Illinois, Inc. and the bond
were in order. The operator has agreed to operate
in accordance with the terms of the Agreement between the Village of Deerfield and
SCA Services of Illinois, Inc.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the President be directed
to execute the consent to the assignment of the Scavenger Service Agreement to
Standard Disposal Service of Illinois, Inc. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson,
Sec. 22.165 No Parking
10 AM to Noon -Elm St.
Central to Lot 5
(0- 77 -77)
south of its intersection
and 12 Noon. Adopted by
that the ordinance be passed amending Section
22.165 of the Municipal Code by adding to the
list of locations where parking of vehicles is
limited the following: On both sides of Elm Street
north of its intersection with Central Avenue and
with the entrance to Lot 5 between the hours of 10:00 A.M.
the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Discussion -Final Report The final report of the Deerfield Center Study
Deerfield Center Study Committee was received and discussed at length.
Committee President Forrest said he had served as Trustee
and President for 12 years, and numerous com-
mittees had been appointed to work on parking problems, better traffic circulation
and revitalization of the Central Business District. Many improvements have been
made - trees have been planted and Waukegan and Deerfield Roads paved. Steps are
being taken to set up to determine how further improvements shall be funded, but
any committee must act as an agent of the Board.
Mr. Stucko said there are a number of avenues- a Parking Committee or study
group to make recommendations on funding, land acquistion and revitalization, but it is
up to the Board to take final action. As an alternative, the Board can designate an
area for Special Services which will provide a more limited approach. The funding
for a Special Service area is paid by the property owners and the cost not spread
throughout the community. Whatever decision is made, it will still be the province of
the corporate authorities.
Members of the business community who participated in the discussion were Messrs.
Richard Ross, attorney, Robert,York of the Chamber of Commerce, and Dan Christensen,
Deerfield Center Study Committee. Mr. Ross suggested the creation of a committee,
similar to the Plan Commission, to work on the problems and financing germane to the
Business District and submit recommendations to the Board.
Trustee Swanson said a commission should be established and advertise for members
to be appointed by the Board. He said the Central Business District should be defined.
Mr. Ross said a list of members of the Committee would be submitted to the Manpower
Commission. Trustee Heisler said the Plan Commission has jurisdiction, an4--tfreir
recommenda o by the Board. It was his recommendation that this matter
remain with the Plan Commission. Mr. Stucko stated he would report on what steps
should be taken. '
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Board approve the
general plan, and the attorney submit a report can be done.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 22.130(c) 3 Hr. Parking
Lot 1. 4 & Village Hall Drive
Between 8 AM & 6 PM
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between the hours and 8:00 A.M. and
of the Village, the Library and West
stickers by the manager.
The ordinance was presented amending Subsection
22.130(c) of the Municipal Code to provide that
no vehicle shall be parked in either Lot 1 or
Lot 4, or the driveway to Lot 1 from Waukegan Road,
on days other than Saturday, Sunday or Village
holidays for a period in excess of three hours
6:00 p.m., except for vehicles operated by employees
Deerfield Township, who will be issued appropriate
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Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, 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: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Brickyard Cleanup - Zoning Mr. Stucko stated that Mr. Albert Marcowitz,
Request to Planning Review owner of the brickyard property, has indicated
Committee his willingness to cleanup the brickyard
and has made significant progress and will
perhaps finish by the end of the week. Mr. Marcowitz would like some direction from
the Board as to what type of use of the property would be acceptable.
Trustee Marty said significant progress has not been made. There are a number
of abandoned things - equipment, trailers, gas pump and tank cars. Mr. Marcowitz said
the property has been leased and he cannot remove the lessor's equipment, but he has
removed one of the abandoned trucks, a trailer and abandoned cars, four vehicles
having been cut up for scrap. He said the property had been annexed involuntarily
when the remainder of the property was bought and annexed by the Village. He has
taxes to pay and asked that the property be suitably zoned. He will call Mr. Cowhey
about the excavating equipment that is on the premises, and if it is of no use he
will remove it. There is only one trailer there and the remainder of the material
has been moved to the rear so it is not visible from the road. He said he wants
to cooperate with the Village and asked for a little cooperation from the Plan Com-
mission.
The Plan Review Committee is discussing the comprehensive plan now and the
brickyard zoning will be brought to the Committee's attention. Assistant Planner
Mary Decker said the Barton - Ashman report listed a number of desireable uses for the
brickyard property and it was hoped that a request would be received for one of the
categories. She will give the list of acceptable uses to Mr. Marcowitz., The
President said he would be notified of the date of the next meeting of the Plan
Commission and Plan Review Board Committee.
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that, under a new law,
subdivision plats need not be submitted to
the County Plats Committee but can be recorded without such approval; however,
subdivision plats involving State or County highways must be reviewed by the appro-
priate department. This statute should speed up the recording of subdivisions.
The second installment to tax bills will be sent out about the middle of
December, and according to the Tax Extension.Office are up about 15 per cent through-
out the County, and in some townships 20 per cent. She was told that it was presumed
that many people would pay taxes before the end of the year in order that a deduc-
tion may be taken for Federal income tax purposes.
The clerk reported that she had not received the ordinance amending the
Budget by the addition of $44,000 for land acquisition. The ordinance was
turned over to her.
Re:Bike Light Enforcement Trustee Heisler stated he was very dis-
appointed that only one ticket had been
issued in the enforcement of the bicycle light ordinance although the ordinance had
been passed October 17th and there was about 1000 hours of patrolling by the police.
The ordinance had been thoroughly discussed, had been given wide publicity, and
the purpose is to get lights on bikes. If a warning ticket is issued for no lights
the owner has seven days to get them or a regular ticket is issued.
Chief Brandt said there is a problem of procedures; in seven days the bike
is brought to the station with lights or a regular traffic ticket is written. There
is also a question as to what age child will the Court accept. He said priorities
must be set, calls for service have increased by about 10 per cent and he has no
additional employees.
Trustee Swanson said the Police Department cars regularly patrol the Village
and at the same time can look for violations of the bicycle ordinance. Chief Brandt
said there were a lot of things to watch out for and he has to set some kind of
priorities.
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Trustee Heisler said he would be much happier if warning tickets were issued.
Chief Brandt said the bike light ordinance was not enforced because procedures were
not established. If they start giving warning tickets, the owner will report in
seven days.
The President said any problems of enforcement should have been discussed
before the ordinance was passed.
Chief Brandt stated the department will start enforcing the bicycle ordinance
tomorrow, with particular enforcement of the bike light section.
Reports The manager submitted a report on the 208 Local
Steering Committee meeting at Libertyville on
November 10th. He has asked that he be advised of other suggestions. The next meeting
will be held on December 1st.
On November 29th a meeting will be held at which Mr. Lane Kendig of the Lake
County Planning, Zoning and Environmental Quality will discuss proposed changes in
the Community Development Block Grant reguations. The manager will attnd the meeting
which will be held at Round Lake Beach.
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co The Environmental Protection Agency report on noise has been given to the
Director of Building and Zoning and to the Environmental Commission.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Gavin and seconded by
Trustee Heisler, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk