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11/05/1979c'ht .,�+,'.a�- i ,F3"t�i�cl� st �;i �a*„':,J•;.> �r tiM, ^ k� � '�,. 1G'r p' y.. .r, Y . >._-s q 3 _ November 5, 1979 The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in theCouncil Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, November 5, 1979, at 8:00 P.M. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs.. James Stucko, Village Attorney, and Robert D. Franz, Village Manager. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 15, 1979, be approved as corrected. (Page 85, Seventh line from the bottom to read: "The former owners were licensed in Deer- field previously." Motion carried unanimously. Proclamation - Children's r Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, Theater - 11/9/79 - 11/17/79 that November 9th through the 17th be designated Children's Theater Time in Deerfield. Motion carried unanimously. VILLAGE ENGINEER'S Village Engineer James Soyka reported that the REPORT on OBJECTIVES Phase II Commuter Parking lot should be finished November 9th at the earliest and the 16th at the latest. Discussion regarding the loss of revenue from the portions already being used resulted in the Board's directing that fare boxes be installed at once for those spaces. In reply to Trustee Heisler's inquiry regarding the bicycle shelter, Mr. Soyka stated that Mr. Klasinski has not had time to complete this. Bike racks will be installed on the pad, even without the shelter. Trustee Seidman requested a'report at the first meeting in December on the status of the Pine Street /Lake -Cook deceleration lane and the light at Lake -Cook Plaza. Mr. Soyka stated that the accidents at Pine and Lake -Cook are classic examples of this type intersection, and that the problem may not be solWd by adding a third lane (deceleration) but may require a traffic signal. Cook County Highway Depar.- ment would like to run a traffic study and may be willing to join Deerfield in the installation of a light as a safety project. Discussion regarding the re served parking places revealed that all spaces are sold, even oversold. RECEPTION FOR BOARDS President Forrest presented the new Casper Ott AND COMMISSIONS Cabin tile to the members of the various Boards and Commissions of the Village and expressed the appreciation of the officials and residents of the community for their service. A recess was called during which coffee and cake were served. The President called the meeting to order again at 8:35 P.M. BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS The Board of Building Appeals recommended adoption REPORT - BUILDING CODE of the revised Building Code and also the Gas GAS PIPE AND APPLIANCE CODE. Pipe and Appliance Code. Mr. Stucko stated that - -79 -63 this Code plus the Suburban Building Code would constitute the Village's Building Code, referring to Section 6.2 of the Municipal Code. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the rules be waived to consider adoption of the ordinance.on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) Gavin —Norma --- Cynthia J. Marty Jerold L. Heisler 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 Messrs.. James Stucko, Village Attorney, and Robert D. Franz, Village Manager. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 15, 1979, be approved as corrected. (Page 85, Seventh line from the bottom to read: "The former owners were licensed in Deer- field previously." Motion carried unanimously. Proclamation - Children's r Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, Theater - 11/9/79 - 11/17/79 that November 9th through the 17th be designated Children's Theater Time in Deerfield. Motion carried unanimously. VILLAGE ENGINEER'S Village Engineer James Soyka reported that the REPORT on OBJECTIVES Phase II Commuter Parking lot should be finished November 9th at the earliest and the 16th at the latest. Discussion regarding the loss of revenue from the portions already being used resulted in the Board's directing that fare boxes be installed at once for those spaces. In reply to Trustee Heisler's inquiry regarding the bicycle shelter, Mr. Soyka stated that Mr. Klasinski has not had time to complete this. Bike racks will be installed on the pad, even without the shelter. Trustee Seidman requested a'report at the first meeting in December on the status of the Pine Street /Lake -Cook deceleration lane and the light at Lake -Cook Plaza. Mr. Soyka stated that the accidents at Pine and Lake -Cook are classic examples of this type intersection, and that the problem may not be solWd by adding a third lane (deceleration) but may require a traffic signal. Cook County Highway Depar.- ment would like to run a traffic study and may be willing to join Deerfield in the installation of a light as a safety project. Discussion regarding the re served parking places revealed that all spaces are sold, even oversold. RECEPTION FOR BOARDS President Forrest presented the new Casper Ott AND COMMISSIONS Cabin tile to the members of the various Boards and Commissions of the Village and expressed the appreciation of the officials and residents of the community for their service. A recess was called during which coffee and cake were served. The President called the meeting to order again at 8:35 P.M. BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS The Board of Building Appeals recommended adoption REPORT - BUILDING CODE of the revised Building Code and also the Gas GAS PIPE AND APPLIANCE CODE. Pipe and Appliance Code. Mr. Stucko stated that - -79 -63 this Code plus the Suburban Building Code would constitute the Village's Building Code, referring to Section 6.2 of the Municipal Code. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the rules be waived to consider adoption of the ordinance.on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) � v -9,07.1 V• CONSENT AGENDA Ordinance providing for rezoning of Flodstrom property on Lake -Cook Road - second reading. (0- 79 -64) Ordinance granting approval of variation for Lample Resubdivision - second reading. (0- 79 -65) Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Consent Agenda be approved, including the passage of the two ordinances; adopted by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE RE: Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee SCAVENGER RATES Heisler, that the rules be waived to permit TO-79---66-1— passage of the ordinance on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance be approved establishing scavenger rates as approved at the October 1st meeting, as $7.40 per month for once -a -week service and $8.76 per month for twice -a -week service. Adopted by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) RESOLUTION RE: ESDA Director Stanley Rundell stressed the RADAR WEATHER need for the Doppler radar weather warning system WARNING - R -79 -16 in view of the fact that Deerfield is in "tornado alley and the present system is antiquated. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson. (5) NAYS: None (0) PRESENT: York (1) ORDINANCE RE: Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, MANAGER'S SALARY that the rules be waived to permit passage on the 0 -79 -67 first ...reading of an ordinance amending the Village Manager's salary to include a graduated housing allowance. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) LOAN AGREEMENT Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a loan agreement with the Village Manager in the amount of $20,000. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) MALLIN LAND USE President Forrest stated that the proposed SETTLEMENT Judgment Order regarding the Mallin property was in final form, incorporating the changes requested by the Board at the previous meeting. The Plaintiff had�seen the proposed Order and it was now necessary to direct the Village Attorney to proceed. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Attorney be directed to submit the Order for entry to the Judge. Trustee Seidman voiced objections, a�hich he 'requested be entered into the record. While he concurred that an agreement should be reached, he objected to the form of the order, which he called "total capitulation ". He objected to the statement that the zoning ordinance was invalid and unconstitutional. He would rather rezone the property and not enter into an agreement. There was considerable discussion follow- ing Trustee Seidman's remarks. Mr. Stucko pointed out that the language of she agreement was as required by law as necessary form and that.the zoning ordinance was unconstitutional only in regard to this particular property. -.air �, Y•. ._ ^�'i "' `• c --r !�� '�'.,`. -s °' a .�rF .• �4. . 1.�+..�'.'Vi% b_r'�'tF +w...�sv j+�::c!h'¢' r-7i :�•�r+�" -d..{ ru ,?.:•. 4 L (, - rt i yt. r - y •may My �J..i -: ' &'r "`n� krt c;t. ^..Y., a -SF. 3� '�'.L •`� � i �; ^i'S ,�,�' a "�`�I accepted and the Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion t�7 BZA RECOMMENDATION t BZA RECOMMENDATION A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recom- =Sifdeyard Variation mended approval of a sideyard variation to permit 1428 Somerset Ave. a total sideyard of 11.75'in'iieu.of the required 14 feet at 1428 Somerset Avenue. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission recommendation to approve Special Use Amendment to permit amendment of the Special Use Ordinance (0- 78 -32) Nursery School - Wilmot Adm. was read. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the recommendation be accepted, limiting to 20 the number of students at any one session, and that the attorney be directed to-prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDTION Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, Resub at 1635 -1650 Tall Tree that the Plan Commission's recommendation to re- subdivide the properties at 1635 and 1650 Tall Tree Lane be accepted and the preliminary plat approved. Motion carried unan- imously. RECYCLING CENTER Mr. Franz reported that he had contacted the North Shore Ecology Center regarding the recom- mendation of the Environmental Commission that the Deerfield recycling operation be -combined with the one in Highland Park. The NSEC does not want to combine them and would prefer a site in the northwest quadrant of the Village. It was decided that this would be discussed at the next meeting, considering.the alter- natives. CATV COMMITTEE Chairman Jeffrey Blumenthal was present and REPORT, APPOINTMENTS his report to the Board of Trustees was acknow- ledged. Mayor Forrest, with the advice and .consent of the Board, appointed the following to serve on the CATV Committee for indefinite terms: _ David M. Nelson Dr. Charles J. Caruso Robert Donnelly Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee.Gavin, that the appointments be approved. Motion.carried unanimously. MANPOWER COMMISSION Mayor Forrest recommended that the following .RECOMMENDATIONS be appointed, as recommended by the Manpower Commission: Mrs. Marlene Goldberger, Human Relations Commission to 11/81 William Esposito, Jr., Student, Environmental Commission to graduation Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the appointments be ap- proved. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the recommendation be accepted and the Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. BZA RECOMMENDATION A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recom- Sideyard Variation mended approval of a variation to permit the con- 514 Grove Place struction of•a family room where the existing sideyard is 6.75' in lieu of the required 8' at 514 Grove Place. -Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the recommendation be accepted and the Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. PLAN COMMISSION AND VCDC Reports from the Plan Commission and the Village RECOMMENDATIONS - Rezoning Center Development Commission recommended approval at 645 Osterman Avenue of a request for rezoning from R -4 to C -1 the property located at 645 Osterman Avenue. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the recommendations be accepted and the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried.unanimously. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission recommendation to approve Special Use Amendment to permit amendment of the Special Use Ordinance (0- 78 -32) Nursery School - Wilmot Adm. was read. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the recommendation be accepted, limiting to 20 the number of students at any one session, and that the attorney be directed to-prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDTION Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, Resub at 1635 -1650 Tall Tree that the Plan Commission's recommendation to re- subdivide the properties at 1635 and 1650 Tall Tree Lane be accepted and the preliminary plat approved. Motion carried unan- imously. RECYCLING CENTER Mr. Franz reported that he had contacted the North Shore Ecology Center regarding the recom- mendation of the Environmental Commission that the Deerfield recycling operation be -combined with the one in Highland Park. The NSEC does not want to combine them and would prefer a site in the northwest quadrant of the Village. It was decided that this would be discussed at the next meeting, considering.the alter- natives. CATV COMMITTEE Chairman Jeffrey Blumenthal was present and REPORT, APPOINTMENTS his report to the Board of Trustees was acknow- ledged. Mayor Forrest, with the advice and .consent of the Board, appointed the following to serve on the CATV Committee for indefinite terms: _ David M. Nelson Dr. Charles J. Caruso Robert Donnelly Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee.Gavin, that the appointments be approved. Motion.carried unanimously. MANPOWER COMMISSION Mayor Forrest recommended that the following .RECOMMENDATIONS be appointed, as recommended by the Manpower Commission: Mrs. Marlene Goldberger, Human Relations Commission to 11/81 William Esposito, Jr., Student, Environmental Commission to graduation Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the appointments be ap- proved. Motion carried unanimously. The motion was then adopted by,the following vote: AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson, York (5) NAYS: Seidman. (1) RIVERWOODS BIKE Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, PATH DISCUSSION that the Board approve extension of the bicycle path (as proposed by Riverwoods) within the Village boundaries to the Tollway, based on the premise that Riverwoods has' passed their proposal and has the approval of IDOT to move barriers on the Tollway. The motion failed. Discussion then followed regarding bicycle paths on Lake -Cook Road and on Wilmot Road. It was the Board's- decision to have this matter placed on the next agenda for further consideration. Mrs -Laura Lee Christoph pointed out that there was no mention in the agreement on the Mallin property which required a sidewalk on Waukegan Road, This should be incorporated in the agreement. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned on motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee Heisler, and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. APPROVED: President ATTEST: Deputy Villag rk • 1