1986-061 10/30/86
THE TOWN CENTER PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
1. Applicable Law. 2
2. Enactment of Zonig& Ordinance. 2
3. Approval of Plats. 2
4. Com liance with Akplicable Ordinances. 3
5. Amendment of Plan. 3
6. Buildin Permit and Engineering Consultant Fees. 4
7. Water Provision. 4
8. Storm And Sanitary Sewer Provisions. 5
9. Drainage Provisions. 6
10. Developer Reca ture of Utility Costs. 6
11. Pa ent of Recapture Fees Owed. 7
12. Security for Public and Private Site Impxovements. 7
13. Exhibits. 7
14. Buildin , Landscaping and Aesthetics Plans. 8
15. Declaration of Condominium. 8
16. Facilitation of Development. 9
17. Enforceability of the Ordinance. 9
18. Binding Effect of Ordinance. 10
19. Corporate Capacities. 10
20. Notices, 10
21. S ecial Conditions. 10
10/30/86
ORDINANCE NO. 86- 61
THE TOWN CENTER PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of
the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, Town Center Associates, an Illinois General Partnership, is
hereinafter referred to as "Developer"; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance regulates a certain tract of Property comprising
approximately 55. 11 acres legally described and identified in the legal
description, which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, which exhibit is made a
part hereof (hereinafter referred to as the "Property") , and which real
estate is within the corporate limits of the Village; and,
WHEREAS, Developer desires and .proposes.pursuant to the provisions and
regulations applicable to the B-5 District of the Village Zoning Ordinance to
develop Property in accordance with and pursuant to a certain Preliminary
Site Plan prepared for Town Center Associates, and dated as last revised
November 1, 1986 attached hereto and made a part hereof as EXHIBIT C and also
Preliminary Engineering Plan prepared by Haeger & Associates, Inc., and dated
as last revised November 1, 1986 attached hereto and made a part hereof as
EXHIBIT D (EXHIBIT C and EXHIBIT D are hereinafter jointly referred to as the
"Preliminary Development Plan"), and subject to all other exhibits attached
hereto or incorporated by reference herein.
WHEREAS, pursuant to due notice and advertisement in the manner provided
by law, the Plan Commission of the Village has held such public hearing
prescribed by law and made their recommendations and findings pursuant to
Section 17.44.060.F.5.c. (iii) of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to the
requested zoning classification in the B-5 District with a special use for a
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mixed commercial/office occupancy in the commercial/recreational
sub-district; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees after due and careful
consideration have concluded that the zoning and development of the Property
on the terms and conditions herein set forth would further enable the Village
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to control the development of the area and would serve the best interests of
the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
1. Applicable Law. This Ordinance is made pursuant to and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 17.44.060 of the Village's Zoning
Ordinance and the Village's Home Rule powers. The preceding whereas clauses
are hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
2. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance. The Corporate Authorities hereby
adopt a proper, valid and binding ordinance approving a Planned Unit
Development for the Property legally described on EXHIBIT A with a special
use for a mixed commercial/office occupancy in the commercial/recreational
sub-district in the B-S Zoning District subject to the restrictions further
contained herein and all applicable ordinances of the Village of Buffalo
Grove as amended from time to time. Said zoning shall be further conditioned
on the development of the Property in accordance with a Preliminary Site Plan
prepared for the TOWN CENTER ASSOCIATES, and dated November 1, 1986 (EXHIBIT
C) , and the Preliminary Engineering Plan prepared by Haeger & Associates,
Inc. and dated November 1, 1986 (EXHIBIT D) . Said plans include a senior
citizen/elderly housing facility in the residential sub-district.
3. Approval of Plats. The Corporate Authorities hereby approve a
Preliminary Development Plan (EXHIBITS C & D) pursuant to the provisions of
the Development Ordinance and in addition agree to approve a Plat of
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Subdivision upon submission by the Developer of complete and proper materials
as required for the issuance of appropriate building and other permits based
on final versions of the plans and drawings of the development of Property as
submitted by the Developer provided that the plat or plats shall:
(a) conform to the Preliminary Development Plan, (EXHIBITS C & D) ; and
(b) conform to the terms of this Ordinance and all applicable Village
Ordinances as amended from time to time; and
(c) conform to the Development Improvement Agreement (EXHIBIT B) as
amended from time to time.
4. Compliance with Applicable Ordinances. The Developer agrees to
comply with all ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove as amended from
time to time in the development of the Property, provided that all new
ordinances, amendments, rules and regulations relating to zoning, building
and subdivision of land adopted after the date of this Ordinance shall not be
arbitrarily or discriminatorily applied to the Property but shall be equally
applicable to all property similarly zoned and situated to the extent
possible. Developer, in the development of the Property shall comply with
the standards set forth in the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance
as amended from time to time.
S. Amendment of Plan. If the Developer desires to make changes in the
Preliminary Development Plan, as herein approved, the parties agree that such
changes in the Preliminary Development Plan will require, if the Village so
determines, the submission of amended plats or plans, together with proper
supporting documentation, to the Plan Commission and/or the Corporate
Authorities to consider such changes to this Ordinance. The Corporate
Authorities may, at their sole discretion, require additional public hearings
and may review the commitments of record contained in this Ordinance,
including, but not limited to fees, prior to final consideration of any
change in the Preliminary Development Plan. The Village Manager is hereby
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authorized to approve such minor changes as he deems appropriate, provided
that no such change: (a) involves a reduction of the area set aside for
common open space; nor (b) increases by more than two percent (2%) the floor
area proposed for nonresidential use; nor (c) increases by more than two
percent (2%) the total ground area covered by buildings.
6. Building Permit and Engineering Consultant Fees. The building
permit fees may be increased from time to time so long as said permit fees
are applied consistently to all other developments in the Village to the
extent possible. In the event a conflict arises between the Developer and
the Village on any engineering and technical matters subject to this
Ordinance, the Village reserves the right to pass along any and all
reasonable additional expenses incurred by the use of consultants in the
review and inspection of the development from time to time. Developer shall
pay any non-discriminatory new or additional fees hereinafter charged by the
Village to Developer or property within the Village.
7. Water Provision. The Developer shall be permitted and agrees to
tap on to the Village water system at points recommended by the Village
Engineer which points to the extent shown on EXHIBIT D are hereby approved by
the Village, however, it is understood that changes to the Preliminary
Engineering Plan may be required at the time of Final Engineering. The
Developer further agrees to pay to the Village such fees in accordance with
the applicable Village Ordinances at the time of the issuance of the water
and sewer permits. The Developer agrees to accept any increase in water
rates and tap on fees provided such rates and fees apply consistently to all
other similar users in the Village to the extent possible. Following such
tap on, the Village agrees to provide to the best of its ability and in a
non-discriminatory manner water service to all users on the Property in
accordance with the Preliminary Development Plan. Watermains serving the
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Property and those approved as part of the development shall be installed by
the Developer and, except for service connections to the buildings, shall,
upon installation and acceptance by the Village through formal acceptance
action by the Corporate Authorities, be dedicated to the Village and become a
part of the Village water system maintained by the Village.
8. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Provisions.
A. The Corporate Authorities agree to cooperate with the Developer and
to use their best efforts to aid Developer in obtaining such permits from
governmental agencies having jurisdiction as may be necessary to authorize
connection from the proposed development to the Lake County Public Works
Department for the collection of sewage and to the Illinois Department of
Transportation as may be appropriate. The Developer shall construct on-site
and off-site sanitary sewers as may be necessary to service the Property, as
per EXHIBIT D, however, it is understood that changes to the Preliminary
Engineering Plan may be required at the time of Final Engineering. Upon
installation and acceptance by the Village through formal acceptance action
by the Corporate Authorities, the Corporate Authorities agree to operate and
maintain such systems, except for sanitary sewer service connections. The
Developer agrees to accept any increase in sewer rates and tap on fees,
provided that such fees and rates are applied consistently to all similar
users in the Village to the extent possible.
B. The Developer shall also construct on the Property in question any
storm sewers which may be necessary to service the Property, as per EXHIBIT
D, however, it is understood that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan
may be required at the time of Final Engineering. Upon installation and
acceptance by the Village through formal acceptance action by the Corporate
Authorities, the Corporate Authorities agree to operate and maintain that
portion of the storm sewer system which serves public streets, or multiple
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properties. The Developer agrees to operate and maintain the balance of the
system and the storm sewer system located on the subject Property as
delineated in Paragraph 21I and shall record a covenant to that effect within
thirty (30) days of the recording of the Plat of Subdivision.
9. Drainage Provisions. The Developer shall fully comply with any
request of the Village Engineer related to the placement of buildings on lots
to preserve drainage standards. The Developer shall install any storm sewers
and/or inlets which are required to eliminate standing water or conditions of
excess sogginess which may, in the opinion of the Village Engineer, be
detrimental to the growth and maintenance of lawn grasses.
10. Developer Recapture of Utility Costs. It is further understood and
agreed that a portion of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and/or watermain to
be constructed and installed by the Developer to serve the proposed
development on the Property (hereinafter referred to as "Developer's
Improvements") may be required by the Village to be so located and/or
oversized as to benefit vacant neighboring properties not owned by the
Developer, thus making such utility service available thereto. The Corporate
Authorities agree to adopt an ordinance and take such other action as may be
necessary to permit the Developer to recapture from such vacant neighboring
property owners as may be benefitted by the Developer's Improvements, that
portion of the actual costs of oversizing the construction and installation
of Developer's Improvements, in such proportionate amounts from such
neighboring property owners as may be so benefitted as determined by the
Village. Said recapture ordinance shall only be enforceable for seven (7)
years from its passage. The Village and Developer agree to use their best
efforts to cooperate to achieve the most practical and feasible route to the
off-site utilities connection points. The Village agrees to cooperate with
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the Developer in effectuating recapture from future developers as
appropriate.
The Village shall be entitled to a five percent (5%) fee from any
amounts hereby recaptured as and for its collection efforts.
11. Pa ent of Recapture Fees Owed. Any amount of recapture required
to be paid by this Property shall be due and payable upon final platting of
this development.
12. SecuritZ for Public and Private Site Improvements. Security for
public and private site improvements shall be provided in accordance with the
Development Ordinance, and the Development Improvement Agreement (EXHIBIT B)
as amended from time to time. Any letter of credit issued for such
improvements shall be drawn on a financial institution of net worth
reasonably satisfactory to the Village Attorney. The issuer may have an
equitable or lending interest in the Property provided that the letter of
credit, either by its own terms or by separate written assurances of the
issuer, shall be honored irrespective of that interest. The Village shall
have the right to draw up to the full amount of the letter of credit in order
to complete, and have formal acceptance of, all improvements secured by the
letter of credit.
13. Exhibits. The following EXHIBITS, some of which were presented in
testimony given by the Developer or the witnesses during the hearing held
before the Plan Commission and the Corporate Authorities prior to the
execution of this Ordinance, are hereby incorporated by reference herein,
made a part hereof and designed as shown below. This Ordinance, upon
execution by the parties, together with copies of all EXHIBITS, shall be kept
on file with the Village Clerk and be available for inspection to the parties
hereto.
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EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Development Improvement Agreement
EXHIBIT C Preliminary Site Plan (C-1 through C-12 and C-14
through 15)
EXHIBIT D Preliminary Engineering Plan (D-1 through D-4)
EXHIBIT E-1 Uniform Signage Program (6 sheets)
EXHIBIT E-2 Site Lighting Fixtures (8 sheets)
EXHIBIT F-1 Buildings Elevations (7 sheets)
EXHIBIT F-2 Buildings Elevations Photographs (4 sheets)
14. Building, Landsca2ing and Aesthetics Plans. Developer will submit
building and landscaping plans (which landscaping plans shall conform to the
requirements of Village Ordinances) for approval by the Appearance Commission
and the Corporate Authorities before commencing construction of buildings.
Phases not under construction or completed shall be maintained in a neat and
orderly fashion as determined by the Village Manager.
15. Declaration of Condominium. In the event that any portion of the
Property shall be developed under the Illinois Statutes relating to
condominiums, the condominium covenants, conditions and restrictions shall
include a provision whereby the Village shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to enforce covenants or obligations of the association or the
owners of the units as defined and provided within the Declaration of
Condominium, and further shall have the right, upon thirty (30) days prior
written notice specifying the nature of a default, to enter upon common open
spaces and cure such default, or cause the same to be cured at the cost and
expense of the association of the owner or owners thereof. The Village shall
also have the right to charge or place a lien upon the property of the
condominium association for the repayment of such costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees in enforcing such obligations. The
declaration shall further provide that this provision may not be amended
without the approval of the Village. Prior to recording, the finalized
Declaration of Condominium shall be submitted to the Corporate Authorities
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for their approval. Said Declaration shall include, but not by way of
limitation, the following covenants and obligations: to maintain the common
areas pursuant to Village of Buffalo Grove Ordinances and in a neat and
orderly manner.
This paragraph 15 shall also apply to the Property even if the Property
is not submitted to the Illinois Condominium Act in that the requirements
hereunder shall also apply to any homeowners association or covenant or
restriction of record for common area parcel(s) which serve one or more
units.
16 . Facilitation of Development. Time is of the essence of this
Ordinance, and all parties will make every reasonable effort to expedite the
subject matters hereof. It is further understood and agreed that the
successful consummation of this Ordinance and the development of the Property
in the best interests of all the parties requires their continued
cooperation. The Developer does hereby evidence his intention to fully
comply with all Village requirements, his willingness to discuss any matters
of mutual interest that may arise, and his willingness to assist the Village
to the fullest extent possible. The Village does hereby evidence its intent
to always cooperate in the resolution of mutual problems and its willingness
to facilitate the development of the Property, as contemplated by the
provisions of this Ordinance.
17. Enforceability of the Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be
enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction by any of the parties or
by an appropriate action at law or in equity to secure the performance of the
covenants herein described. If any provision of this Ordinance is held
invalid, such provisions shall be deemed to be excised herefrom and the
invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the provisions contained herein.
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18. Binding Effect of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be binding upon
the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns.
19. Corporate Capacities. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
individuals that are members of the group constituting the Corporate
Authorities are entering into this Ordinance in their official capacities as
members of such group and shall have no personal liability in their
individual capacities.
20. Notices. Any notice required pursuant to the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be in writing and be sent by certified mail to the following
addresses until notice of change of address is given and shall be deemed
received on the fifth business day following deposit in the U.S. Mail.
If to Developer: Stanley B. Lieberman
Town Center Associates
400 West Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Copy to: Marc Schwartz
Batler, Capitel & Schwartz
400 West Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
If to Village: Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Copy to: William G. Raysa
Bloche' , French & Raysa
1011 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
21. S ecial Conditions.
A. The following variations are hereby granted from the Buffalo Grove
Development Ordinance.
Section 16.50.030.D.13. Minimum ground cover over the sewer shall
be 1.5 feet rather than 3.0 feet as long as RCP Class IV sewer pipe is used.
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This only applies to the area north of the ridge line as identified on
EXHIBIT D.
Section 16.50.030.E.1.c. The oversized storm sewer pipe as
identified in paragraph 21J providing detention for the park area shall be
allowed to be constructed with a corrugated metal pipe as opposed to a
reinforced concrete pipe subject to said pipe being privately maintained and
a covenant shall be recorded to this effect.
Section 16.50.040.C.3. Detention basin side slopes may be
constructed at a 4 to 1 slope as opposed to a 6 to 1 slope.
Section 16.50.040.C.4. Permanent ponds shall be designed pursuant
to the Preliminary Engineering Plan as long as they are privately maintained
and a covenant shall be recorded to this effect.
Section 16.50.040.D. Buildings may be allowed to be built closer
than 25 feet from the high water line, however, the vertical clearance of 2.5
feet shall be required.
Section 16.50.060.B.1.d. and 16.50.060.B.7. No more than one
residential building shall be allowed to be served by one water service
connection.
Section 16.50.070.D. Public streets as depicted on EXHIBIT C-15
shall not be required to provide standard right of way. Pavement design for
the public streets identified on EXHIBIT D-4 shall be in compliance with the
Development Ordinance. All remaining public streets as depicted on EXHIBIT
C-15 shall be built to private parking lot standards. The Developer hereby
indemnifies the Village for any and all liability to any third party for
personal injury or property damage and of any other responsibility for any
public improvement within within the development. The Village shall have an
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easement for the purposes of installation and maintenance of private and
public utilities, sidewalks/bicycle paths, street maintenance, snow and ice
control, public safety access, related landscaping and site lighting, signs,
street furniture, and public access to publicly owned facilities. ' Said
easement shall extend to the entire Property specifically excluding all
privately owned buildings and a covenant shall be recorded to this effect.
Section 16.50.080.A. 1. Sidewalks shall be required as depicted on
EXHIBIT C-1.
Section 16.50. 130.B. 1. Ponding of not more than 12 inches may be
allowed in the event of a complete failure of the storm sewer system in the
parking lot areas only.
B. Upon request of the Village, the Developer agrees to pay the cash
equivalent (at the date of the request) to the Village of Buffalo Grove for
the street improvements to Buffalo Grove Road as shown on EXHIBIT D rather
than the actual construction. If this request is not made by the Village,
the Developer may begin construction of the improvements upon thirty (30)
days notice to the Village. Said notice shall not be served prior to May 1,
1987. In addition, the Developer shall pay his proportionate share of the
costs for improvements to Illinois Route 83 as provided in Ordinance #85-87.
C. The Developer hereby acknowledges that the Village has the right to
enforce the maintenance provisions of Section 17.44.060.E.8.h. of the Buffalo
Grove Zoning Ordinance.
D. Upon request of the Village, the 1} acre Village Green parcel as
shown on EXHIBIT C-1 shall be dedicated to the Village by warranty deed,
however, said parcel and improvements shall be privately maintained and shall
have a covenant prepared to that effect prior to deeding said parcel to the
Village. The Village in turn may grant at its discretion, limited use of
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said parcel. Grading, seeding and development of said parcel including the
gazebo/bandshell shall be completed within twenty-four (24) months of final
platting. The Village shall have the right of approval for the development
of said parcel which said approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
E. Construction of the entire Property shall be fully and finally
completed by no later than September 30, 1990.
F. The location of the southern driveway access to IL Route 83 shall
be permitted subject to receiving an IDOT permit for a roadway design on IL
Route 83 sufficient to accommodate 398 left turn movements from southbound IL
Route 83 to eastbound Lake-Cook Road and 125 left turn movements from
northbound IL Route 83 into said Town Center driveway. If said permit is not
obtained, a revised driveway location plan shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Corporate Authorities.
G. Preliminary Plan approval shall be subject to the Developer
receiving a variation for a landscaped area between commercial and
residential property of less than 25 feet but at least 12 feet.
H. The pavement (including curb and gutter and any utility structures)
denoted on EXHIBIT C, shall be maintained by the Developer at their expense.
These public streets shall be maintained or reconstructed at the same level
as all other Village owned streets which are comparably designed and
constructed. To determine what maintenance is required, these streets shall
be included in the Village-wide pavement evaluation program. The Developer
shall perform the maintenance recommended by the evaluation at the time
prescribed. The Village shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
perform the maintenance as indicated and file a lien against the Property.
I. The storm sewers indicated on EXHIBIT D-2 as 60" CMP, while
draining public streets and multiple properties, shall be the maintenance
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responsibility of the Developer. This maintenance shall include routine
inspection, cleaning and repairs necessary to operate the storm sewer in
accordance with Village Ordinances.
J. Public and Private Maintenance.
(1) The Developer shall maintain the Village Green and original
structures thereon but shall not be responsible for capital improvements to
the gazebo or casualty losses to the gazebo which shall be covered by Village
insurance. Standards of maintenance shall be equal to the maintenance of the
Property.
(2) Developer shall maintain and repair all public improvements except
for the water main, sanitary and storm sewers set forth respectively in
paragraphs 7 and 8 hereof. Said public improvements shall be maintained,
repaired, or reconstructed at the same level as all other Village owned
public improvements which are comparably designed and constructed.
(3) Developer shall furnish snow removal, landscaping, waste removal
and other similar maintenance services with respect to the Property.
(4) Developer shall cause a covenant to be recorded against the
Property providing for its responsibilities under this paragraph 21J. The
Village shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enforce the covenant
and shall have the right, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice
specifying the nature of default, to enter upon the Property and cure such
default, or cause the same to be cured at the cost and expense of the
Property. The Village shall also have the right to charge or place a lien
upon the Property for the repayment of such costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys fees, in enforcing such covenant.
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(K) To offset direct municipal costs incurred by the Village during the
period of the Tax Increment Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 1986 (TIF) , the
Developer agrees to the following:
(1) Developer shall establish and maintain with the Village a
$130,000 allowance per year to be used by the Village to
compensate for direct service costs incurred. The maximum
chargeable costs to the Developer shall be $130,000/annum and
at no time shall the fund fall below $50,000.
(2) The Village and Developer shall at time of Development
Improvement Agreement enter into a written agreement to
administer this fund.
(3) Once the TIF obligation is fully funded, Developer's
obligation to maintain said account shall terminate. .
22. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid,Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
ABSENT 0 - None
PASSED November 3 1986
APPROVED November 3 1986
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO //GROVE
ORDINANCE NO. - (a
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROVE
THIS �� DAY OF 19d%.
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook & Lake Counties, Ill:ulois,
this day of 4,,11,1U�/ ez. 19
?Village Clerk