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January 3, 1978
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 Tuesday, January 3, 1978 at 8:10 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. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Trustee Blumenthal be
appointed President pro tem. Motion carried.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held December 19, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 212 - misspelled
"Skrabala "; line 48 - delete "proposed a" insert "agreed to "; Page 211 -line 53- insert
"David Arnold" after Osterman Avenue). Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for considera-
tion as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance amending Subsection 19 -24(d) of the Municipal Code relative to residential
driveway deposits and inspection fees. (Provision for performance bond in lieu
of cash deposit deleted). (0 -78 -1)
Ordinance adding a new Section 22 -2A of the Municipal Code empowering the Chief of
Police to make and enforce emergency traffic regulations upon the approval of
the Village manager not in effect for more than 90 days. (0 -78 -2)
Appointments: John Baer, Chairman of Plan Commission
James Bente, Chairman of Board of Police Commissioners
David Arnold, Chairman of Environmental Commission
Authorize release of $1,194.59. to Di Gioia Brothers Construction Company - final
payment for work completed.in Laurel Hill Annex.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance relative to emergency traffic regulations at its
first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda be
approved including passage of the two ordinances. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler "; Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
Report - McDonald Traffic The manager submitted a report on the December
20th meeting regarding McDonald's traffic problem.
The meeting was attended by the President, Messrs. James DiPietro, Cliff Messina,
Ken Norgan, Safety Council Chairman John Blumberg, and the manager. Discussion was
on possible solutions to the problem.
Mr. DiPietro, Mr. Blumberg, the manager and representatives from McDonald's and
the Golden Bear will meet again early in January and the manager will submit a report
to the Board.
P.C. Report- Vecchione Squire Hall A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Subd.- ADDrove Prelim. Plat approval of Mr. Vincent Vecchione's Squire
Hall Subdivision of eight lots between Hackberry
and Franken Avenue on both sides of Locust Place, and also approval of the preliminary
plat of subdivision.
Mr. Vecchione said he planned to construct sidewalks,and enlarge and overlay
the existing street with construction of curbs and gutters. He said the Village
engineer will recommend this street improvement.
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Plan Commission's
report be accepted and the preliminary plat of the Squire Hall Subdivision be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
The attorney for Mr. Vecchione pointed out that a tract 115 feet by 30 feet has
not been dedicated for Franken Avenue.
Request Sewer Connection A letter from Mr. Thomas Wood requested permission
1450 North Ave. Bannockburn to connect his-home at 1450.,North.Avenue, Bannockburn,
to the Village's North Avenue sewer line. The
manager said the sewage from the Wood home should go into the Bannockburn sewer which
is to be constructed, or as an alternative, Mr. Wood could be permitted to connect to
the Village sewer but will have to change over to the Bannockburn sewer when it is
completed.
Discussion was had on Mr. Wood's request, and decision made that Mr. Wood be sent
information on how the sewer lines go, and that the Board reluctantly deny his request.
It was suggested that Mr. Wood put pressure on Bannockburn officials to install the
sewer which will serve Bannockburn.
LU AAA Cab Request for Fare Mr. Fred Barth, representing the AAA Cab Company,
CO Increase- Authorize Ordinance requested a fare increase, pointing out that costs
for insurance, gasoline, repairs and cars were up.
He has been attempting to give good service and keep the cost of cab fares down, but
present fares are too low for owner- drivers to absorb the increased costs of operation.
He proposed a 65 cent flag charge for the first one -sixth of a mile and 10 cents for
each succeeding one -sixth of a mile. He said this would increase the cost of the first
mile to $1.25.
Trustee Seidman said the flag rate must be 75 cents if the charge for the first
mile is to be $1.25.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance to establish the cab fare at 75 cents for the first one -sixth
of a mile, and 10 cents for each succeeding one -sixth of a mile.
Motion carried unanimously.
Communications The clerk reported the receipt of the 1975 Motor
Fuel Tax audit, which was turned over to the Board.
Trustee Seidman said he had been given a copy of the letter addressed to the
Village engineer from Mr. Jim Kruger, realtor, who complained about the extension of
time from five to ten years for the deposit with the Village of a cash escrow or letter
of credit for the improvement of a future street which may be constructed. Mr. Kruger
wrote he had been informed W uld apply to all subdivisions, both old and new, and he
felt this new rule was unacceptable but also unfair, The President pro tem said it was
his opinion that the new rule-should stand.
It was stated that the minutes of the Plan Commission indicated that the Chester-
field Resubdivision, between Lake -Cook Road and Gordon Terrace had been tabled. The
Plan Commission will be asked to submit a recommendation on how the block should be re-
subdivided as planned developments.
The manager said the Sellar plat of annexation has been approved and referred to
Mr. Stucko. The Kiwanis Club's letter which recommended that "No Right Turns on Red"
be installed at the Deerfield - Waukegan intersection was referred to the Safety Council.
A meeting has been scheduled with a representative of the Milwaukee Road regarding
the lease of Phase II parking. The Village plows the parking lots. A survey was made
of commuter parking lots and all were full.
Trustee Heisler reported that the railroad station is now heated.
Mr. David Arnold,,!Osterman Avenue, asked that maps showing Village parking lots
be placed on commuter's parked cars. He said these maps will reduce the number of cars
parked on the street.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by
Trustee Heisler, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk