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December 5, 1977
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was
called to order by the clerk, in the absence of the President, in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, December 5, 1977 at 8:15 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 Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that Trustee Swanson
be appointed President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held November 21, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Correction of
typographical errors; Page 203, line 47 - delete "said ", insert "asked if ", and delete
the remainder of the sentence; Page 204 - correct spelling "Moscowitz "). Motion
carried unanimously.
Engineer's Report A report on the Engineering Department Objectives,
Departmental Objectives dated November 30, 1977 was received. Mr. Soyka
II:t said most of the money authorized for the fiscal
year 1977 -78 has been-spent.'
een spent. The-Sewage Treatment Plant enlargement has been com-
pleted and exceeds EPA standards. The Engineering Department has lost an inspector
and now consists of the engineer, an engineering assistant and a part -time secretary.
Mr. Soyka said he would like to keep an inspector in next year's Budget.
Trustee Blumenthal said there was a dire need for additional parking - 50 to
75 spaces are needed. The manager said about 40 spaces can be provided on the east
side of Elm Street as soon as the ground is frozen. Cars are parked on side streets
near the railroad station and there is sometimes difficulty in getting through.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with two items deleted, was
presented for consideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorize final payment in the amount of $28,601.00 to Scully, Hunter and Scully
on Contract B, East and West Side sanitary interceptor repacement sewers.
Ordinance approving a Planned Development, Lots 98 and 99, Hovland's Subdivision.
(0 -77- 79)
Ordinance approving a Planned Development, a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Chesterfield's
Laurel Hill, Unit 11, and signing of final plat. (0- 77 -80)
Ordinance amending Section 3 -9 of the Municipal Code by authorizing the issuance of
Five (5) Class A Liquor licenses. (0- 77 -81)
First Presentation: Ordinance granting a variation from construction line at
720 Timber Hill Road.
Authorize execution of Final Plat, Sticken's Resubdivision (Everding- Sheridan Avenue).
First Presentation: Ordinance granting front, side and rear yard variations,
920 Holly Court (Siegel).
Authorize execution of Final Plat, Chesterfield's Laurel Hill No. 13, subject
to correction of Park Avenue to Park Lane.-
Authorize participation on preparation of County 911 Program.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Consent Agenda
be approved, including passage of the two ordinances. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
First Presentation The first presentation was made of ordinances
Ordinances Authorizing authorizing a Special Use in a B- Business District
Special Use & Variations and granting variations for canopies, dispensing
Lake -Cook Shell units and underground storage tanks for Lake -
Cook Shell .
The President pro tem questioned the term "self service" and it will be deleted.
P.C. & S.C. Report A report was received from the Plan Commission and
McDonald's Traffic Problem the Safety Council regarding the traffic problem
at McDonald's Restaurant. They recommended the
following for immendiate implementation by McDonald's: 1) Restripe parking on the north
side of the property to permit diagonal parking; 2) Place "one -way" directional arrows
to direct flow of traffic around the building; 3) improve lighting at the entrance;
4) Eliminate the three parking spaces nearest the entrance of the north side of the
property (employees to use the spaces; 5) Reradius the northernmost curb at the entrance
00 to allow a greater margin of safety when entering. They recommended that the Village
CO act immediately to: 1) Restrict traffic at the exit to right turn only; and 2) Have the
Waukegan Road speed limit reduced to 30 -35 miles per hour. Possibilities for considera-
tion at further meetings should include: 1) Moving the entrance median; 2) Widening
the entrance; 3) Providing a deceleration lane; 4) Exiting into the Golden Bear drive;
5) Acquiring the Golden Bear drive by condemnation to be developed as a public street
with a traffic signal at the intersection with Waukegan Road; 6) Restricting ingress to
existing curb cut and provide a second curb cut for egress only.
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Discussion was had on the report and Chief Brandt's statement that two driveways
are needed. The Safety Council Chairman suggested the use of the Golden Bear driveway
with the exit to Lake -Cook Road as an interim measure.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed to
prepare an ordinance to permit right turns only from the exit. The motion failed by
reason of lack of a majority:
Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Swanson (3)
Nays: Blumenthal, Heisler, Seidman (3)
Trustee Marty said another traffic study should be provided by McDonald's.
Several Trustees stated two driveways were necessary and McDonald's should try to get
permission to use the Golden Bear driveway. A reduction in the speed limit on south
Waukegan Road to 30 -35 miles per hour was also recommended.
The President pro tem summarized recommendations as follows: 1) McDonald's be
asked to furnish another traffic study; 2) Contact Mr. James DiPietro regarding use of
the Golden Bear driveway by McDonald's, and 3) The manager apply to the State for a
reduced speed limit of 30 -35 miles per hour on south Waukegan Read.
Report- Computer Installation The Finance Director reported that the computer has
been installed and utility billings were sent out
in November for the northwest quadrant. Implementation is somewhat behind schedule
because of delays in delivery of the hardware from the manufacturer. The installation
should be completed by spring. Payments to vendors is being controlled.
Accept Audit Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that
the Audit for the fiscal year 1976 -77 be accepted,
as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report- Procedures for Mr. Stucko reported of procedures to enable munici-
Establishment of Business palities to designate the establishment of a
District "business district" and to take measures to
to maintain and revitalize the existing business
district by increasing opportunities for development and growth. The first step is the
designation by the corporate authorities, after public hearings, of an area of the
municipality as a business district. The statute enumerates eleven powers of the
corporate authorities following the establishment of the business district, the last
being the creation of a business district development and redevelopment commission to
act as agent for the municipality. The newly created commission is advisory, and should
be given detailed guidelines as to its function. The Plan Commission, Zoning Board and
the Safety Council should be advised as to the role the business district commission will
play.
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Discussion was had on the maps of the proposed business district prepared by
the Planning Department. Decision was made that the district include Todd Court and
the land west of the railroad tracks for the purpose of the public hearing.
Mr. Stucko will prepare the resolution setting the time and date of the
public hearing, establishment of the boundaries of the business district covering
the largest territory, and establishing a commission and setting forth its functions
and duties. The establishment of the commission will be omitted at the suggestion of.
the Deerfield Study Group.
Award Bid - Interstate Electric Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
$593.48 4 Luminaires for Underpass Blumenthal, that the bid be awarded to Inter -
State Electric Supply Co. in the amount of
$593.48 for four wall. mounted high pressure sodium luminaires for underpass lighing,
as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: Gavin (1)
Ordinance Abating Portion The ordinance was presented directing the
of Brickyard Bond Issue County Clerks of Lake and Cook County to abate
FAILED $73,385.00 of the tax of $142,125.00 levied in
the ordinance providing for the issuance of Land
AEquisition Bonds of the Village of Deerfield, the Village having on hand sufficient
funds to pay $73,385.00 of the total tax levied by the Bond Ordinance.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the retention basin proposed to be constructed in the property, the
manager-stated that it is the opinion of the Corps of Engineers that the cost of the
retention basin does not show enough benefits, although the Grant may be extended.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal (1)
Nays: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Ordinance Abating $162625 The ordinance was presented directing the
Sewage Treatment Facilities County Clerks of Lake and Cook Counties to abate
Bond Levy_ the levy of $162,625.00 of the tax of $162,625.00
(0- 77 -82) heretofore provided for in the Ordinance pro-
viding forthe issuance of Sewage Treatment
Facilities Bonds of the Village of Deerfield, the Village having on hand sufficient
funds to pay the total tax levy, and directing the Village Clerk to file certified
copies of the ordinance with the County Clerks.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, 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 tern signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
First Presentation Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
25 mph Speed Limit -30 mph providing that it shall be unlawful to drive any
Wilmot & Deerfield Roads motor vehicle on any street not under the juris-
diction of the Department of Transportation or
Lake or Cook County at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour, or an an alley at a
speed in excess of 15 miles per hour, with the exception of a speed limit of 30 miles
per hour on Deerfield Road and on Wilmot Road throughout their entireties.
Although many new speed limit signs will be required, Safety Council Chairman
John Blumberg stated it will reduce the number of requests for a reduction of speed
limits and for stop signs.
Authorize Ordinance
1 Additional Sgt.
The Chief of Police requested a change in the
authorized strength of the Police Department to
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provide one additional Sergeant with a reduction of one patrolman.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance to provide one additional Sergeant and to reduce the number of
patrolman by one.
Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk's Report The clerk reported that notice has been received
from the Board of Review of Lake County that
the property at Central and the drainage ditch given by Chesterfield Development Corp.
to the Village has been given tax exemption. The property is 1.64 acres.
Approve Settlement $36000 Mr. Stucko stated a law suit against the Village
Old Special Assessment Suit had been filed several years ago regarding payment
of old Special Assessments. The trial is immanent,
and the attorney for the complainant has agreed to a payment of $36,000 in settlement
of this claim. Mr. Stucko recommended acceptance of this offer.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the expenditure of $36,000
co be authorized in settlement of the claim for payment of Special Assessments in the
rn law suit previously filed. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Q Nays: None (0)
Continue John Hancock Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
Coverage -Life, Health & that John Hancock Insurance Company be continued as
Major Medical Insurance the insurer for life, disability, supplemental
accidental and major medical insurance .for Village
employees, and supplemental accidental and major medical insurance for the family, a
total of $72.10 for each employee and family, as recommended by the Finance Director.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports The manager reported that Mr. Robert Benton, Deerfield
representative on the Nortran board, requested
information on the transportation needs of the handicapped. Mr. Benton was authorized
by the Board to get the necessary information.
The Village engineer reported that at present a property owner is required to
keep in effect for five years a bond, letter of credit or escrow for one -half of the
cost of improvement of a future street. After five years, the street could be put in
by Special Assessments. He said costs are up due to inflation and asked how much
should be required.
Mr. Stucko said that there was nothing in the ordinance that would keep the
Village engineer from re- evaluating costs from time to time.
Decision was made that a ten year maximum be set as the period during which the
bond, letter of credit or escrow shall be.' in effect,
The manager reported the 208 group will meet in the Village Hall. He said the
tree trimming ceremony would be held Saturday, December 10th.
The Chief of Police reported there is a safety problem near the railroad station
where cars are sometimes backed up over the railroad tracks. He suggested that no
parking be permitted on both sides at the railroad. The manager said that gravel would
be placed on the east side of Elm street within the next few days and will provide more
parking spaces, but more parking will be needed on Chestnut north of Hazel, and on the
east side of Elm north of Gagne's property. Trustee Blumenthal stated streets in the
older part of town near the railroad are narrow and space must be provided for cars,
particularly emergency vehicles, to get through.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by
Trustee Heisler, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk