02/19/1979 (2)A
February 19, 1979
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, February 19, 1979 at 8:44 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Jerold L. 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
Messrs. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney; and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held February..5,. -1979 be approved as corrected. (Page 14 - line 29-
add. "could.'_'-after "signals "; lines 30 and 31 - change "eastbound" to "westbound ";
page 16 - refer to May date re: sale of vehicle licenses).
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -79 -2' Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee
Heisler, that Warrant No. W -79 -2 - payment
of bills,;. including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Treasurer's Report The treasurer submitted a written report
dated January 1979, which included the high-
light control report, cash and investment statements, detail expenditures by acti-
vity, revenue and expense statements, and cash flow statements.
The treasurer said Sara Lee has been using water and therefore water revenues
are up. No meters were read in January.. Application has been made for $24,000 for
snow removal assistance, and the Budget will have to be amended.
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Accept Bid Microfilm The Director of Building and Zoning recommended
System Inc. - $3,880 that the low estimated.bid of $3,880 sub -
mitted by Microfilm Systems, Incorporated
be accepted after reviewing samples of the two bidders work and references from other
commun`3. tie9%
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the bid of Microfilm
Systems, Incorporated be accepted at the estimated bid cost of $3,880. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Signature -Final Plat
DiBello Resub. Forest .Ave...
Forest Avenue.
Motion carried unanimously.
VCDV Report - Parking
Authorize Ordinance 3 Hr. Parking
Rosemary - Deerfield Lot
municipal lots:
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee_
Swanson, that signature be authorized of
the final plat of DiBello Resubdivision on
A report from the Village Center Development
Commission recommended the following to
alleviate the parking shortages created in
the Village Center, particularly the two
1. Restrict parking in the municipal lot located at Rosemary and Deerfield
Road to a 3 -hour limit, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
2. Raise the fine for violation of the parking restrictions in both municipal
lots from $5 to $10.-
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3. Encourage Village.Center merchants to enact similar time restrictions in the
private - .lots, to be enforced if legally feasible by contract or othercaise._by -:the )Deerf.iO-ld
Police Department.
Discussion was had on the recommendation. It was suggested that stickers be given
to employees to identify cars which will be parked all day, and a section be reserved
for employees. The,manager stated that the church paid part of the cost of the Rose -
mary - Deerfield lot but it was pointed out that employees of the nursery school and the
church could be issued stickers. A resident stated many commuters park in lots east'of
Waukegan Road. Further discussion was had on whether three hours was sufficient for .
shopping'at several stores and whether parking should be restricted to three hours on
Saturdays.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded'by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance limiting parking to three hours, Monday through Friday, between
6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the municipal parking lot at Rosemary and Deerfield Road.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman asked the Chief of Police report on fines. President Forrest
stated a contract had been prepared by the attorney and it was referred to the VCDC for
review. When it was stated that the police would find the complicated parking problem
confusing.,, Trustee Heisler suggested that.each owner set aside so many spaces for parking
for employees.
Police Chief Report
Redefine Delinquent Child
Authorize0rdinance
A report.from the Chief.of Police recommended that
the term "delinquent Child" be redefined to read
as follows:
"A` delinquent child is any boy or girl who before reaching the age of 18 has,
vilated or-attempted to violate any federal or state, or municipal ordinance or the non -
delinquent offenses or runaway or truancy, and also any person under 21 years of age
who has violated a lawful court order made under the Juvenile Court Act enacted by the
Seventy - fourth General Assambly."
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee.Gavin, that the attorney be directed to.
prepare an ordinance in accordance with the Chief's recommendation.
Motion carried.unanimously.
The meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. and re- convened at 9:30 p.m., all members
present.
Ordinance Adopting The ordinance adopting an official comprehensive
Comprehensive Plan ..plan was presented for,action, the attorney
(0 -79 -6) having written that the plan must.be, acted on
within 90 days of the public hearing on November
27, 1978.
Trustee Swanson stated he was not satisfied with the growth goals as prepared by
the Planner. He suggested,that the last sentence e.changed to read "By..setting a max -
mum design population,. and an addition for clarification as follows:. "Table -
indicates that the total of the Village Planning Area at saturation would be 22,088
using a present estimated population density. of 3:48 per dwelling unit... A total popu-
lation—of 24,562 would result from a density of 3.87 using 1970 census data. The newly
constructed sewage treatment plant is designed for.a._ residential _.popula *io.n:af_.25;000.
Using.thi's base information it appears that by constructing dwelling units on
lots platted under existing zoning standards, on lots actively considered for rezoning
and on lots in proposed.annexation areas, the'sewage treatment residential design popu-
lation of 25,000 would not be exceeded."
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance be passed
and the Comprehensive Plan include the additional phrases as recommended by Trustee
Swanson. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The.President signed the
Comprehensive Plan will be re -t
Approve Food Vending & Parade
Permits-Family.'-Day, Inc.
Waukegan Roads on July 4th, and
ment of Transportation.
ordinance indicating his approval thereof. The
7ped with the additional phrases and corrections.
A request from Deerfield Family Day, Inc.
requested permission for the operation of food
and refreshment stands.along Deerfield and
a parade permit for that day be obtained from the Depart-
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Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the request of Deer-
field Family Day, Inc. be granted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Designate M. Emery
Census Liaison Person
person.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 22.129A(a) Parking
Lots 7 & 8 Limited to
Deerfield Cars 25(� Fee
(0 -79 -7)
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that Mrs. Marjorie Emery, assistant
manager, be designated as the census liaison
The ordinance was presented amending Section::.
22.129A(a) by providing a limitation on
parking on Lots 7 and 8 (C and D) to Deerfield
residents only with a fee of $.25 per day.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first
presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion of the ordinance, the wisdom of limiting parking to Deerfield
residents only, and difficulties of enforcement, Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by
Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be-.passed.;-as presented. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Gavin. Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (5)
Nays: Blumenthal .(1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Grant 90 Day Continance A letter from Mr. Vincent Vecchione requested
Vecchione Annexation a 90 to 120 day continuance for annexation
of property on Meadow Lane.
Trustee Swanson stated it was his opinion that no additional continuances
should be granted and Trustee Heisler concurred. President Forrest said the Village
had nothing to lose by granting the extension.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that a 90 day continuance be
granted. .Trustee Seidman then moved that this be the final extension; seconded by
T.rustee.Heisler. Motion,carried,.Trustee Marty voting Nay.
The motion that a final continuance of 90 days be granted carried unanimously.
Complaint & Suggestion Mr. Paul Voisard,.Elmwood Avenue, complained
that, with diagonal parking on Chestnut north
of Greenwood, cars stick out, and drivers can often not pass,.making in effect a one -
way street. He suggested that in times of snowfall only parallel parking be permitted.
At the Greenwood - Waukegan traffic light, he suggested that eastbound lanes be
widened to two lanes so that traffic will not back up over the tracks. At present
only one lane is open. He also suggested that residents use snow blowers to widen
the plowed streets where the passing of cars would be difficult.
Reports Trustee Seidman stated that better control
was needed at the Brunswick Bowling Lanes.
He said that every week there were problems with minors purchasing liquor, which
is also consumed in the parking lot. He asked that the Board consider suspending
Brunswick's license. The President asked-for a report from the Chief of Police.
Resignation F. Payne from The President reported that Mr. Fred Payne
VCDC- Appoint Allen Meyer has resigned from the Village Center Devel-
opment Commission and the resignation was
accepted. He then proposed the appointment of Mr. Allen Meyer
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Mr. Meyer's appoint-
ment be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
The President reported that the law suit to._rezone: the Mallin '-proper.ty.at.:the
northeast corner of Waukegan and Lake -Cook Road has been dismissed by the Court.
Approve $30000 Housing Assistance Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that the Board express their intent
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to continue the $30,000 Housing Assistance program in 1979.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports The manager stated a request had been received
for no smoking in the railroad station. Trustee
Heisler said people are in the station for 10 or .15 minutes at most and to prohibit
smoking was an exercise in futility since it can not be enforced.
It was suggested that signs "Thanks for Not Smoking" be posted in the station.
Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Place, said these signs are free from the Cancer
Society.
The manager reported that complaints had been received from residents whose
mailboxes had been knocked off in snow plowing. He suggested that these persons be
offered a standard mailbox. Trustee Swanson said that nobody knew if mailboxes
were knocked-over by garbage trucks or someone backing up', and suggested the manager
tell these people he is sorry the mailbox was damaged.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by
Trustee Swanson, the meeting was adjourned at 10:2 .m.
APPROVED:
Presi nt
ATTEST: �Q
Village Clerk