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May 21, 1979
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfielc
was called to order by the President in the Council'Chambers of the Village Hall on
Monday, May 21, 1979 at 8:05 p.m. -The clerk called the rolland reported that the following
were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President,
Norma Gavin
'Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B..Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendancecatcthe meeting. Also present were Messrs.
James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the minutes of the regular
meeting held May 7, 1979 be approved with the following additions: Page 48, line 1 - add
"railroard; line 2 - add "on displacedccars; line 25 - add "with a Masters degree ".
Motion carried unanimously. "
Approve Warrant No. W -79 -5 Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin.
that Warrant No. W -78 -5 - payment of bills, in-
cluding fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
Nays: None (0)
Proclamation- Youth Art Week 2 The President read the Proclamation designating
June 4 through June 10, 1979 June 4 through June 10, 1979 as Youth Art Week.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,
that the Proclamation be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Proclamation -May 28 through June 3 The President read the Proclamation calling upon all
Memorial Day- Vietnain'.Veterans Week Americans to observe May 28 through'June 3, 1979,
the week of our traditional Memorial Day; as
Vietman Veterans Week. 'Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Proclama-
tion be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Poppy Day Mrs. Robert Broege, American Legion Auxiliary; -
May 23 & May 24, 1979 requested permission to hold a Poppy Tag Day:at
the railroad station on.May 24 and in the business
district on May 25.
.Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by .Trustee Gavin, that permission be granted for
Poppy Day on the dates and at.the locations specified.
Motion carried unanimously.
Presentation- Concerned Citizens'_' --,c.:_. - ___President Forrest presented a Concerned Citizens
Award - Harvard Smith Award to Mr. Harvard Smith who had held a man
accused of theft until the Police came. Both the
President and the Police Chief lauded Mr. Smith for his outstanding achievement. Mr.
Smith stated he felt people should get involved:'-in assisting the Police.
Public Hearing - Amendment to A Public Hearing was held on an Amendment to the
Lake -Cook Plaza Annexation Lake -Cook Plaza Annexation Agreement, heretofore
Agreement approved by the Plan Commission. Mr. Stucko said
the amendment increased the lot coverage and a
reduction in the parking space. The Public Hearing is required by the same formality as
when the Annexation Agreement was originally adopted..
There being no comments on the amendment by the Board or members of the audience,
on motion by Trustee Marty and seconded by Trustee Seidman, the hearing was adjourned at
8:17 p.m.
Table Volkswagen Service Road The President said the matter of relocating the
Relocation Volkswagen service road was in the hands of the
attorney. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Gavin, that the matter be tabled.uritil'a report is in.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report- Eastbound Bus
Stop- Contact Nortran
macy has not been moved. The Council
closer to the Village School of Music
hazard and recommended that action be
A report.from the Safety Council stated that,
despite an earlier recommendation from the
Council, the eastbound bus stop at Ford Phar-
recommended a location farther east, preferably
The Council said the present location is a safety
taken as soon as possible.
The manager said Nortran has objected to a location farther east because no
shelter is available for people waiting for the bus. At present, shelter is provided
by the rear entrance to Ford Pharmacy.
Safety Council Chairman John Blumberg stated the Highland Park bus driver is
the main offender. He has observed several near rear -ender accidents.by traffic turning
the corner.
Decision was made to contact Nortran giving an explanation why the bus stop
should be moved farther east.
S.C. Report- Safety Lines Approved A report from the Safety Council recommended
Kenton & Kipling S.D. 109. that permission be granted to paint "safety
fines" on the sidewalks of Kenton Road and..,
Kipling Place to aid the crossing guard in keeping the children on the curb. The dis-
tance from Deerfield Road is to be determined by the crossing guard.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that permission be granted as
recommended.
Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report -Close Traffic Circle
at Hackberry -South Park School
2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
power to close pff tje traffic circle t
school days by placing sawhorses at the
A report from the Safety Council concurred
with the recommendation of District 109
Safety Chairmen that the Principal of South
Park Elementary School be given discretionary
vehicular traffic from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. on
entrance to the circle at Hackberry Avenue.
Trustee Marty said this could be done without Village action. Trustee Heisler
stated the sawhorses must be placed at the Hackberry entrance to the traffic circle
in order to avoid the hazard of cars backing up.
=. Trustee :Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Board accept the
recommendation of the Safety Council-'.and sawhorses be placed at the discretion of the
Principal.
Motion carried, Trustee Marty voting Nay.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with one deletion, was
presented for consideration as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance regulating encroachment on public right -of -way of Waukegan Road (Route 43)
for joint improvement by Department of-:Transportation and Village.
(0- 79 -32)
Ordinance amending Section 16.6 of the Municipal Code by prohibiting the discharge
into any storm sewer outlet, specifically Waukegan Road, any sanitary sewer,
industrial wastes of any other .polluted waters.
(0- 79 -33)
Ordinance amending Section 8- 2(a)(1) of the Municipal Code by adoption of the rules
and regulations of the National Electric Code of 1978.
(0- 79 -34)
Ordinance amending Section 6 -20 of the Municipal Code to designate Fire Limits.
(0- 79 -35)
Ordinance approving an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for
obtaining Federal Highway Funds under the "Safer Off- System Program" for
reconstructing and widening Elm Street.
(0- 79 -36)
Appointment to Youth Council: John Regan to term expiring in 1979
Roberta Harrison to term expiring in 1980
Gilbert Carlson to term expiring in 1981
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Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Consent Agenda be approved
including passage of the five ordinances. .Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 22.165 No Parking Both
Sides Waukegan Road ,.
(0- 79 -37)
Waukegan Road improvements.
The ordinance was presented amending Section 22.165
of the Municipal Code by prohibiting parking on
both sides of Waukegan Road between the northern
and southern corporate limits, the ordinance to
be in full force and effect upon completion of the
Discussion was had on the handicapped parking spaces in front of the Township 11411
and it was agreed that the Township should be told that these spaces will be eliminated.'
Trustee Marty moved,.seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed as
presented.. Adopted by the following vote:.
Ayes:. Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Vecchione Annexation Petition Mr. Vincent Vecchione thanked the Board for the
Withdrawn extensions granted on his petition to annex the
6.8 acre tract north of Tennaqua and adjacent to
the T611 Road. He stated he had talked to 12 or more builders, but despite his efforts
no interest in the property had been expressed. With 735 feet of the property. adjacent to
the Toll Road, the proximity to the Toll Booth, and escalation of the cost of improving the
property, he found it advisable to withdraw.his.petition''for- .annexation. He said it had
been suggested to him that the property be used as a site for low rise office buildings
or for multiple family dwellings. He would like to see the property as part of the Village
but a use other than single family dwellings.might be better. President Forrest said
he differed with the builders who had expressed no interest in the property, and felt that
.lots for single family.residences could be sold.
Table Resolution Amendine Lake-
Cook Plaza Annexation Agreement
1st Presentation Ordinance.
Amendine SDedial °.Use ,Lake- ::Cook
Plaza
June, as recommended by Mr. Stucko.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Resolution was presented amending the Annexation
Agreement for Lake -Cook Plaza, a copy, of the Amend-
ment'--attached, with exhibits referred to therein.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
that the Resolution be tabled until the meeting in
Theofir'st.__presentation was.made of an ordinance authorizing an amendment to
Ordinance No 0- 74 -59, authorizing a Special Use- Commercial Planned Unit Development for
Lake -Cook Plaza, with exhibits attached.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Sec. 22.165 No Parking
Grove Ave.10 AM to Noon
Except Sat. Sun. & Holidays
(0- 79 -38)
The ordinance was presented amending Section 22.165
of the Municipal Code by prohibiting parking on both
sides of Grove Avenue between Osterman Avenue and
the entrance to Alan B. Shepard Junior High School
between 10:00 A.M. and 12 Noon, except on Saturdays,
Sundays and - !Village holidays.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded.by Trustee Gavin, that the rules be waived to permit
action of the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimou "sly.
.Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed as
presented. Adopted by .the,following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Approve TACH Contract Amend. Discussion was had with Mr. Henry Hyatt of TACH
Sr. Citizen Housing Consultation regarding amendment to the contract dated January 28,
1978, in .order for.TACH to perform Housing Consulting
services, including-filing an. application for federal financing, to.the Deerfield Senior
Housing Corporation, a non - profit corporation. Maximum compensation for services shall be:
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1. An amount riot to exceed $9,000 -from March 19, 1979 to April 30, 1979) when the
Section 202 financing application is submitted. to HUD.
2. An amount not to exceed $3,600 from May.l, 1979, to HUD approval.of rejection of
the Section 202 financing application.
3. An amount not to exceed $12,000 from initial HUD approval of the Section 202
financing application to HUD approval and issuance of a Conditional Commitment.
Mr. Hyatt said no appraisals of the site have been made. HUD has a data bank
from which the three most comparable sites are selected, and adjustment of price is
made by appraisals.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the contract amendment
be approved and execution authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
Nays: None (0)
Rebid 1980 Pickup Truck_ __ No bids were received for one 4 wheel drive
pickup truck, GVW 6200 lbs. Trustee Gavin
moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that bids be advertised for one 4 wheel drive..pickup
truck, GVW 6200 lbs., 1980 model.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accept Bid - Northside International. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Diesel Dump Truck - $26798 Swanson, that the bid of $26,798 submitted by
Northside International, Inc. be accepted for
one Diesel powered dump truck, 28000 lbs. GVWR, as recommended by the Public Works
Department. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York. (6)
Nays: None (0)
Discussion- Parking Discussion was had on commuter parking problems
which may result from the reconstruction of the
parking area. Trustee.Marty said commuters would have to park on the street during the
construction of the improvements, but Trustee Heisler objected to parking on the streets
Trustee Swanson said that nothing more should be.done.,unt l:.all::the gaxkipg- spaces:,Qn
north Chestnut street are filled. Trustee Heisler stated the Board could hold an emer-
gency meeting if necessary. Another bike rack is being acquired,,for use by.commu.ters.
Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that a conference for newly
elected officials has been scheduled for June 2
at the Elgin Community College.
The clerk reported that the Resolution which appropriated $21,275 from Motor
Fel Tax funds for the 'joirit�iState /Village improvement of Waukegan Road has not been
filed because the second page of the Certification requires the passage of an ordinance
and none has been passed. The two pages were .turned over to Mr. Stucko for clarification.
Reports - Communications A letter from Mr. Tom Woods, Bannockburn, re-
quested the Board to reconsider his request:
for permission to connect to the North_Avenue -, storm sewer. Trustee Swanson said there
is a drainage problem from Bannockburn.
A report from the Plan Commission stated that Lake-County has adopted the BOCA
Basic Property Maintenance Code /1978, and recommended that the BOCA Code not be enforced
by the Lake County Health Department within the corporate limits of Deerfield. The
Commission further recommended that the Board of Building Appeals review the BOCA Code
to see if there would be any merit or need for the Village to adopt the Code on its own.
President Forrest said the Illinois Revised Statutes state that the President
appoints the Cemetery Board of Managers. He proposed the appointment of Messrs. Karl
Berning, William Hoyerman, and John Willman.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the appointments be
approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Y6rk stated a local businessman was being forced to give up his place
of business because the building was being 'rased. He has planned to rent other quarters
but has been told that two.-principal uses are not permitted, and therefore it appears
that he'will have to go out of business,
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It was stated that a public hearing must be held on the question whether more
than one principal uses shall be permitted in one building, and notice of said
hearing must be published not less than fifteen days prior to the hearing. Official
notices appear in the News - Advertiser but it was suggested that the Waukegan News -
Sun be:.g v.en :.the not ce for publication of the hearing in order to expedite the
matter.. The Director of Building and Zoning was directed to give all possible assist-
ance in order that the hearing may be scheduled as soon as possible.
Trustee Seidman stated that there are many "For Sale" signs in the Village
but they are not being pulled by the Police Department.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion' by
Trustee Swanson and seconded by Trustee Heisler, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
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Village Clerk
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President