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10/02/1978 (2)October 2, 1978 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, October 2, 1978, at 8:05 P.M. The Acting Clerk called the roll and reported that the following were: Present: Bernard Forrest, President D. J. Blumenthal Norma Gavin Jerold Heisler Cynthia Marty Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E. Swanson Absent: None • and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Richard V. Houpt, Village Attorney, and Norris W. Stilphen, Village Manager. Co Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the minutes of the Co meeting of September 18, 1978, be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Proclaim - Lions President Forrest read a Proclamation and Candy Day - 10113- proclaimed October 13th to be Lions Candy Day. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the day be so proclaimed. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Tom Koppelman, representing the Lions Club, received the proclamation and presented samples of the candy to thou present. Approve Consent First reading was had on the Ordinance re- Agenda zoning the Strub property (Deerfield Center) in accordance with the terms of the Annexa- tion Agreement. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that theConsent Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance prohibiting parking Mr. P. G. Morris, 606 Longfellow Avenue, on Longfellow Avenue spoke in opposition to the adoption of an or- dinance which would prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Longfellow Avenue between Waukegan Road and Hermitage Drive. He stated that he felt this was connected with the Board's intention to restore parking in the downtown area and that such prohibition would increase the amount of vehicles bypassing the center of town . He also objected to the painting of yellow stripes and the erection of signs prohibiting parking. Presi- dent Forrest stated that this was a recommendation of the Safety Council as a result of their study of traffic problems throughout the Village. Trustee Swanson pointed out that traffic crossing Waukegan Road from Osterman Avenue to Long- fellow Avenue is on an angle and this is very hazardous. Trustee Marty said that this recommendation had nothing to do with permitting parking in the down- town area. Nor would there be yellow stripes painted on the street. After dis- cussion, President Forrest stated that this would stand as first reading of the ordinance and that it would appear on the next agenda. Crossing Guard Chief Brandt discussed his report regarding Criteria Crossing Guard Criteria, referring to the Highland Park guidelines. He also reported on accidents at the two crossings under discussion. Following lengthy discussion, Trustee Swanson moved, s.econded by Trustee Gavin, that Chief Brandt's recom- mendations be accepted (i.e., Highland Park's criteria be studied for adaptation to Deerfield's use, all crossings be reviewed annually, and school routes be examined to determine where student guards could be utilized on presently un- guarded crossings). Motion carried unanimously. The matter will be referred to Chief Brandt, the Safety Council and a School Safety Committee representing the entire school system, with a report to be rendered within thirty days. This will be placed on the agenda for November 6th. Trustee Heisler suggested an amendment to the motion that in the interim the crossing guard. , be reinstated at 206 Hackberry and Pine,. which amendment was seconded by Trustee Seidman. The amendment failed by the following vote: Ayes: Heisler, Seidman (2) Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Swanson (4) Approve Final Plat The Plan Commission's recommendation that 120 Waukegan Rodd the final plat for 120 Waukegan Road (DiPietro) be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign was read. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recom- mendation be approved. Motion carried 'unanimously, and the President signed the plat. Special Use for Deerfield President Forrest stated that the Village Savings & Loan Association Center Development Commission had met with the petitioner and a new proposal was being discussed. After discussion, it was the consensus that this matter be referred back to the Plan Commission. Mr. George Burke, President of the Savings and Loan, stated that they wanted to follow the proper procedures and would be glad to appear before the Plan Commission again to discuss the new proposal. The question as to whether another public hearing would be required would have to be decided by the Commission after discussion. ' Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the matter be referred back to the Plan Com- mission for reconsideration in the light of new facts. The motion carried unani- mously. Resolution amending Street The resolution amending the Street Light Lighting Policy Policy to - reflect the changes requested at the September 18th meeting was discussed. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty requested that thought be given to an ordinance prohibiting left turns from the Deerfield Savings and Loan exit onto Waukegan Road. This will be included in the revised plans to be presented to the Plan Commission. A letter from Mrs. Dolores Baxter regarding various problems in the Village was referred to the Chamber of Commerce and the Village Center Development Commis sion. Trustee Seidman asked that the weeds be cut around the fire hydrant and the vacant property at 40 Waukegan Road. Mr. Charles Buccola said that he would take care of this. Trustee Swanson referred to a recent letter from Schroeder and Schroeder re- garding their inability to secure concrete to complete the MFT Concrete Patching project. Since the price is protected whether the project is completed now or in the Spring, no further action was taken. Land Exchange with President Forrest stated that a letter had been West Deerfield Township received from the West Deerfield Township Attorney,; with copies of an agreement to ex- change real estate between the two bodies according to the Village's proposal. No Town Meeting is required to approve this action. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the President be authorized to sign the agreement with the Township. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) Village Manager Stilphen asked whether the Board was agreeable to forego name tags for people who spend most of their working time at their desks and that those who are out of the offices wear name tags. It was so agreed. The Finance Committee will meet on October 9th. Trustee Marty complimented the Public Works Department on the landscaping at the underpass. `1 287 Mr. Stilphen asked that consideration be given to an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in regard to the size of parking spaces in view of the fact that compact cars do not require as much space as is presently specified. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that this be referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. on motion of Trustee Blumenthal, seconded by Trustee Seidman. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED President ATTEST: Deputy Village Cler