10/01/1979C 7A1
October 1, 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, October 1, 1979 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and 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 attendance at the meeting. Also present were Mssrs.
James Stucko representing the village attorney and Norris Stilphen, Manager.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,.that the minutes of the
regular meeting held September 17, 1979 be approved as corrected (page 81, line 42 to
read "Trustee York suggested that better housekeeping be maintained at the entrance
to the Village "). Motion carried unanimously. .
Proclamation President Forrest read the proclamation de-
signating the week of October 7 to 13 as
Art Week in Deerfield.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the proclamation
be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Proclamation - Lions Club
Candy Day - October 12
Resolution - Northern Illinois
Crime Lab
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Gavin, that October 12 be designated as the
Lions Club. Candy Day. Motion carried unanimously.
A Resolution was read to sign up for membership
in the Northern Illinois Crime Lab for the
years 1980 -82.
Congratulations were extended to Norris Stilphen for his efforts to include
Deerfield as an original member in the Northern Illinois Crime Lab.
Resolution - Illinois Mr. Stan Kennedy read a resolution of congra-
City Managers Assn. tulations for Mr. Norris Stilphen for 20 years
service as Village Manager of Deerfield. He
also read a letter congratulating him on his 25, years service as a manager.
Resolution and Plaque President Forrest read a plaque honoring Norris
to Norris Stilphen Stilphen who has completed 20 years as Deer-
field village manager and cited achievements
which were accomplished during this service. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that the plaque and resolution be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Stilphen thanked the Board for this.honor and said he was very pleased
to receive it.
Attorney Prepare Ordinance - Mr. Valentine submitted a report on total
$4000 Note - Police Building interest costs from the Deerfield State Bank,
the First National Bank of Deerfield, the
Continental Bank, and the Northern Trust Co. A favorable legal opinion from Pedersen
& Houpt is required regarding legality of the loan. The proposal of the Northern
Trust Co. at 6.70% was most favorable.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the village attorney
be authorized to prepare an ordinance and the note in favor of the Northern Trust Co.
for review by the Board. Adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Public Works Report - Litter patrol & Director of Public Works submitted a report on
Grass mowing, Dfld. & Waukegan Rds. the establishment of an interdepartmental policy
to schedule litter patrols along Deerfield and
Waukegan Rds. 3 times weekly. Estimated cost of labor is $22.50 per patrol.
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A new or used tractor with a floating and adjustable height mower is'
needed, costing from $3,500 upward. Preliminary plans for the improvement of
Waukegan Rd. indicates new curb and gutters will._be:'.instilled._from'::the: -.north -- Village
limits to Orchard St. and from Central Ave. south to within 300 ft. of Lake -Cook Rd.
All parkways within the construction area will be upgraded.
Trustee Marty said the Village should not jump in to get equipment before
the road is improved. Decision was made to defer any action except routine maintenance
until Waukegan Rd. is completed.
Plan Commission Report A report from the Plan Commission recommended
Approve Flodstrom.Rezoning & Plat approval of 55 ft. piece of North Shore Gas Co.
property.for rezoning to I -1 and approval of
plat of subdivision. The property will be joined to the I -1 use district which is
adjoining.
Trustee. Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the property be
rezoned and the plat be approved and that the necessary ordinance by prepared.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission Report The Plan Commission recommended approval of
Approval of Lample Resub. the Lample resubdivision at 1332 Greenwood
1332 Greenwood Ave. Ave., with each lot having a width of 72 ft.,
a variation of 4 %. Mr. Stucko said that the
subdivision ordinance could be waived at the present time for improvement of the street
and sidewalk inasmuch as there is no continuation of Meadow Lane.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the preliminary plat
of subdivision be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Final Plat - Lipowich Sub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Birchwood & Gordon final plat of the 3 -lot subdivision prepared
by Maurice Lipowich at the corner of Birchwood
and Gordon Terrace.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the.final plat be
approved as recommended by the Plan Commission and execution thereof be authorized.
Motion carried unanimously.
Franz appointed Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee
Authorized Agent - IMRF Swanson, that Mr. Robert Franz be appointed
the authorized agent for the Illinois Munici-
pal Retirement Fund for Deerfield.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Parking Fee c`: The first presentation was made of an
Lot 9 - $10 per month ordinance amending 22.129A of the municipal code
(0- 79 -61) for parking by adding the parking fee of
$10 per month per lot.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.. .
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: Swanson (1)
Resolution Approving Amend. to 14 Trustee:. Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Annex. Agreement - Lake -Cook Plaza Gavin, that the resolution approving the annexa=:.,-;n
tion agreement between the Village of Deerfield
and Lake Cook Plaza, which was inadvertently omitted at last meeting, be adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Standard Services - Request for Standard Services asked for an increase in
Increase in Rates refuse hauling services of 12 %. They are allowed
by contract a 6.05% increase.
Discussion was had on the import of these raises at additional costs. The allow-
able charge under contract is $7.20 for once a week and $8.52 for twice a week. Standard
Service requests $7.60 and $8.99 respectively. The present budget allows cost to service
to be increased without additional charges.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that bills be increased by
splitting the difference.
Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk's Reports The Clerk reported that the Regional Trans-
portation Authority had submitted an agree-
ment to purchase certain bus stop signs with detailed specifications for installa-
tion along certain bus :routes within the Village. The matter will be turned over
to Mr. James Soyka, the Village Engineer.
Trustee York asked if someone could investigate the possibility of another
cab company to provide service for Deerfield. The matter will be on the agenda for
the next meeting.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman, seconded by
Trustee Marty, the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.
APPROVED: �'^�.�•�(/\
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk CVe�,p w *y
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