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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. 0 1 1 83, 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. 0 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 1