12/17/1979loo
December 17, 1979
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the .Vil ]age .of.!
Deerfield was called to order by.the Clerk, in the absence of the President, in
the Council Chambers of the Village Hall one Monday, December 17, 1979, at 8:00
P.M. The Clerk called the roll and reported that the following were
Present: Norma Gavin
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
Absent: Bernard Forrest, President
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 Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Trustee Heisler be appointed
President Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded.by Trustee Swanson, that the minutes of the regular
meeting held on December 3, 1979, be approved as submitted. Motion carried un-
animously.
Approve Warrant No. W -79 -12 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that Warrant No. W- 79 -12, payment of
bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved for payment. Adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Treasurer's Report Trustee York referred to the number-of
suppliers used by the Village and suggested
that the business be consolidated, using fewer firms. Finance Director Valentine
explained that the wide diversity of needs in the various departments necessitated
a greater number of suppliers than would be the case in a business. On motion of
Trustee York, seconded by Trustee Swanson, the Treasurer's report was accepted
unanimously.
WELCOME TROOP #150 President Pro Tem Heisler welcomed the
members of Boy Scout Troop #150 and their
Scoutmaster Richard Moore. The Scouts were in attendance in connection with work
on two merit badges.
LEASE AGREEMENT -
RTA AND VILLAGE NORTRAN Trustee Robert Benton was present
to discuss the Small Bus Equipment Lease
between the Village and the RTA. He stated that the good news was that the RTA
has allowed the service to be started but the bad news was that it required CTA
drivers, who are on strike. The authority to begin the service was effective on
this date and they will be hiring and training drivers. The buses are in Chicago.
The Service Agreement is being worked on with the changes having been received, the
agreement is apparently the same as that reviewed by the Board previously. He described
the routes for the dial -a -ride service. Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by
Trustee Marty, that the President be authorized to sign the lease agreement. The
motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty commended Mr. Benton on his patience
and excellent work over the past years, and the Board concurred.
The motion authorizing the President to sign the lease agreement was adopted-by
the following Vote:'
AYES: Gavin, Heisler; Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Franz read the Plan Commission recommend -
STONE- ANDERSON - BRANDEL ation regarding the 65 acre Stone- Anderson-
Brandel tract which lies south of Lake-'Cook
Road. Mr. Louis Ancel, representing the petitioner, stated that.they woul•d'.like to
have Huehl Road paved and improved and they would bear half the cost of such work.
The problem of Huehl Road•wili have to be worked out between the attorneys for
Volkswagen, Fishman and S -A -B; since there is some question as to•whether or not it
is dedicated: Mr. Ancel will report back to the Board on the outcome-of-these
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discussions. The petitioner has agreed•to pay for the traffic signal at Pine
Street and Lake -Cook Road and for their fair share of the signal at Huehl Road.
After discussion, the limitation on liability for the installation of the signal
was amended to. "three years after completion of the development ", with Mr. Ancel's
agreement. Mr. Swanson suggested that the three attorneys meet and reach general
`agreement regarding Huehl Road: A lengthy discussion was had as to whether or not
the streets in the finished development' "s•hould be dedicated. It was agreed that
this matter would 'be held in abeya`nee until after the property is developed, at
which time more specific information would, of course, be.available to all parties.
President Forrest`entered.the meeting at 8:40 P.M. and was present thereafter.
Mr. Ancel discussed the fact that his client had offered to buy the property to the
east of the subject property. The owner asked $3.00 per square foot, his client
offered $1.00, owner wanted $2.00, the offer was withdrawn. Mr. Daniel Brown,
representing the owner of the property in question at this point, requested the
Board include in the annexation agreement the right of ingress and egress for his
client in the event the streets are not dedicated. Mr. Brown's clients' property
..1s 98:75' wide by 875', and no development plans are available at this time. 'It
.was the consensus of the Board that this*was not germane to the petition before them.
After-discussion, the following stipulations were made by the Board: (1) They
reserved.to the Village the right to dedicate the streets or waive dedication; and
(2) to extend the liability for the two traffic light contributions to three years
after'completion of the development. These stipulations were approved unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Attorney be directed to
prepare the necessary Resolution and Ordinances to implement the Plan Commission's
recommendation with the changes approved. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT Mr. Carl Wolf presented the first copy of
BICENTENNIAL BOOK + 3 the Bicentennial History Book, Plus Three,
to President Forrest, who stated that a number
of people has worked._hard to.make the book a reality. He specifically thanked
Trustee Gavin for her contribution, and offered to autograph the first 200 copies
for those who purchase copies.
PLAN COMMISSION RE:
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING - 0 -79 -80
Housing. Trustee Swanson moved,
accepted. Motion was amended to
dwelling unit. The motion was ai
Mr. Franz read the recommendation from the
Plan Commission regarding text amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance in regard to Senior Citizen
seconded by Trustee York, that the recommendation be
change the parking space requirement to .5 per
Jopted unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the rules be waived to permit
passage of the ordinance on first reading. Motion approved unanimously.
`Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be adopted.
Motion carried .by the f=ollowing voter
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6))
'NAYS: None (0) .
TESTING PROCEDURES - LEO George Schleicher, Chairman of the Board of
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS Police Commissioners, discussed the testing
procedures for candidates for the position
of'L`aw Enforcement Officer. He pointed out some of the problems of the past and
explained that the Commission 'is considering a change. One possibility is the
-administering of a test which would cost $25 per person. He stated that the
Commission would not arrange such testing without informing the Board of the
possible cost. The Board expressed approval if this is the procedure decided upon
.'by'the Commission.
•REVISIONS, TO.HOUSING After considering whether or not the pro -
MAINTENANCE CODE posed revisions would assist the Village in
cases where maintenance of private property
is inadequate, the recommendation of the Director of Building and Zoning and the
.Village Attorney was accepted. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that
the matter be referred to the Board of Building Appeals for public hearing. Motion
•.carried unanimously.
.,ENFORCEMENT. OF VEHICLE Discussion was had regarding comparative
STICKER ORDINANCE• figures for the past three years on the sale
of vehicle stickers. Mr. Franz explained that
thi.s.wi,ll be much more - efficient when a p.r.int -out -from.the State of.Illinois can be
.checked to. ascertain the number.of vehicles registered to.Deerfi.eld. ;After further
discussion.,.Trus.tee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee- °Seidman, that the Attorney be
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directed to prepare an ordinance raising the fine for failure to purchase and
display a'Vil -lage vehicle sticker from $15.00 to $25.00 Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: Swanson (1)
President Forrest assumed the chair.
YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Gerald Bard of the Youth Council
on 1OUTH PROGRAMS _ discussed the Youth program as it presently
exists and as the Youth C66nci•1`'envisions it
in the future. He pointed out that the results of a survey recently conducted show
that the problems of five years ago are no longer critical. Youths are more interes
in school activities and the need for the Jewett Park Fieldhouse for recreational
purposes has lessened greatly. The Youth Council would like to see more emphasis
placed on intermediary identification of problems and counseling, with referrals
made to the proper agencies for help. They recommend that the lease with the _Park
District be terminated at the end of the leasing period or as soon as the new Police
facility is completed. Also, they recommend that the offices in the lower level-
of the Village Hall Annex be used by the Youth Director and staff, and that discus-
sions be held with the West Deerfield Township Supervisor and staff regarding the
new direction recommended for the Youth program to request continued cooperation
from the•Township.
Trustee Marty'moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that discussions be held with the
Park District to inform them of the Village's intention to terminate the lease and
to arrive at a suitable date for such action. The motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Village Manager discuss
the program with the Township officials and Chief Brandt. The motion carried un-
animously.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT
PINE AND LAKE -COOK
Stone-Anderson- Brandel property will
the other 50 %. Trustee Marty moved,
Engineer be directed to confirm this
animously.
Mr. Franz reported thatCook County has agreed
to install a traffic signal at this location,
on a 50/50 basis. The developers of the
assume 50% of the total cost, and Cook County
seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Village
action with Cook County. Motion carried un-
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT The Board discussed the DOT's letter regarding
LAKE -COOK PLAZA signalization at the entrance to Lake -Cook
Plaza on Lake -Cook Road. The arrangement
would be that the State would pay its fair share, with the Village paying the balance
to be reimbursed by the developer for the Village's expenditure. This would be a
'four -way signal. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the report
of the-Village Engineer be accepted and that the Village Manager,and Engineer.be
authorized to proceed in the preparation of the necessary agreements. Motion-carried
unanimously.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS - Trustee Seidman
CENTRAL; OSTERMAN AVENUES Gavin, that the
Chief Brandt be
prepare the necessary ordinance to prohibit parking on
between Jonquil Terrace and Grove Place between the ho
week -days. The motion carried unanimously.
moved, seconded by Trustee
report and recommendation of
accepted and that the Attorney
Central and Osterman Avenues
irs of 10:00 A.M. and•noon on
PROHIBITING LEFT TURNS FROM A lengthy discussion was held regarding this
PINE ONTO LAKE -COOK - 0 -79 -81 proposed prohibition. 'Concern was expressed
by Trustee Heisler as to whether this would
only move the problem from Pine Street to Birchwood Avenue. The ultimate solution
is the installation of a traffic signal at this location but the lead time will
probably be at`least a year. It was agreed that the sightline at Birchwood'is better
than at Pine. President Forrest expressed doubt that the prohibition.would` prove ef-
fective. After discussion, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that
the Village Manager be directed to post signs on Lake -Cook Road warning of a dangerous
intersection ahead and signs on Pine Street prohibiting left turns from Pi'ne-onto
Lake -Cook between 3:00 and 6:00 P.M. Motion'carried by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, (4)'
NAYS:, Heisler, York (2)
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by TrListee_Marty, that the rules be waived to permit
passage of the implementing ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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Trustee Marty.moved, seconded by.Trustee;Gavin, that'the ordinance.be,adopted.
*Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (4)
- NAYS: Heisler, York (2)
LEGAL DRINKING AGE
TO BE TWENTY -ONE
ORDINANCE 0-79-ET,..
This would not affect persons aged 19
.retai.l. establishment. Motion carried
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trus
,to be effective January 1, 1980, with
the ordinance. Motion carried by the
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Trustee Marty moved,, seconded by Trustee
Gavin, that the rules be waived to permit
passage on the first,reading of an ordinance
.raising the legal drinking-.age from'l9 to 21.
serving alcoholic beverages in a licensed
unanimously.
tee Seidman, that the ordinance to adopted
publication to be made December 21, 1979 of
following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee
OF.208 WATER QUALITY Heisler, that the Resolution be adopted in
IMPLEMENTATION STATEMENT support of the 208 Water Implementation
R -79 -17 Statement. Motion carried unanimously.
JANUARY 1st TO BE DUE Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee
DATE FOR STICKERS .Swanson, that the rules be waived to permit
0 -79 -83 passage on first reading of an ordinance es-
tablishing January lstand the deadline for
purchase and display of vehicle stickers. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the ordinance be adopted.
Motion.,carried by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin., Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
1Discussion was held regarding whether or not to grant a grace period this year in
view of the fact that this was the first year no such grace.period had been granted.
Trustee York moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that a grace period be granted to
March 1st. Trustee Seidman asked to amend the motion to make the grace period until
February 1st. This was agreeable to Trustee York and Trustee Heisler. Motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee Heisler.moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Attorney be directed to
prepare an ordinance to be effective for the 1981 stickers. This ordinance would
provide thatfor stickers purchased after February 1, 1981, all sticker prices be
4 increased by 50 %. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSULTANT - 6.8 ACRE Mr. Franz reported that four consultants had
VECCHIONE PROPERTY been interviewedin regard to the study of
land uses for the Vecchione property adjacent
to Tennaqua. He recommended authorizing Robert Teska Associates to undertake the
study at a cost not to exceed $3,500. After discussion, Trustee Marty moved,
seconded by Trustee York, that the recommendation of the Village Manager be accepted,
and that Robert B. Teska Associates be hired, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.
Motions carried by the following vote:
AYES: Gavin, Heisler., Marty, Yorke -(4)
"NAYS;- Seidman (1)
".ABSTAIN: Swanson (1)
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Trus,tee'Swanson explained that his abstention was due to the fact that he has worked
with all of these consultants on occasion.
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.Trustee Seidman asked that the record show that he personally considers Teska in-
competent and,,not qualified for the job, based on his report..
PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT The Board of Zoning Appeals Chairman and the-
NON- CONFORMING USES - EN- Director of.Building and Zoning recommended
LARGEMENT- ALTERATIONS that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to permit
additions or alterations to be approved for
,,existing.non- conforming.uses without requiring a public hearing before the BZA, but
handfed administratively.,.-Trustee Mar.ty'moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that
this be referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing.
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APPOINTMENTS President Forrest, with the advice and consent
CATV COMMITTEE ` of the Board of Trustees, appointed the follow -
ing.people to serve on the Cable Antenna Tele-
vision Committee, for an indefinite term:
Mr. David Savner
Mr. Paul Reese
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the appointments be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE Village Engineer James Soyka reported that
REQUEST FOR PERMIT Illinois Bell Telephone wishes to bury a
cable conduit beginning at the Telephone
building and running east for 6001. This will require an open cut across Waukegan
Road, in addition to construction under the surface along Deerfield Rd. where the
sidewalk now exists. The Board directed that the Engineer discuss this with the
Telephone Company engineers and that no work be started until after March•l, 1980,
and that the open cut across Waukegan.Road be done at night after peak traffic
hours.
A short discussion was had regarding truck traffic, need for an additional cadet,
and collection of parking fees. In response to a question., Chief Brand C stated
that'he does not plan to replace George Burnetti at this time. George is leaving
to resume his duties at the Northwestern Traffic Institute. Officer Kenneth An-
derson will be performing some of the functions of George Burnetti's position and
the rest of the duties will be performed by existing personnel.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:15 P.M, on motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee Swanson, and carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Village President
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