1982-06-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6044
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JUNE 7, 1982.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
`/ Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; ROLL CALL
Trustees Marienthal , O' Reilly, Hartstein, and Schwartz. Trustees
Stone and Gerschefske were absent. Also present were: William
Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James
Doyle, Assistant Village Manager; Frank Hruby, Director of
Building and Zoning; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Ingrid
Park, Staff Planner; Fire Chief Wayne Winter; and Paul Kochen-
dorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the May 17, 1982 Regular Meeting. The following correction MINUTES
was made:
Page 6041 ; 2nd paragraph under Buffalo Grove Mall , 5th line:
Phrase "that the main sign on Dundee Road be completely
changed," should be deleted and replaced with the following
phrase: "that the main sign on Dundee Road be removed and
replaced with another sign,"
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 3 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #479., . Moved by O' Reilly, WARRANT #479
seconded by Hartstein, to approve Warrant #479 in the amount
of $530,452. 32, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O' Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Transportation Commission Chairman Ahrenholz summarized the TRANSPORTATION
Annual Report of the Transportation Commission . President COMMISSION
Clayton reported that Senate Bill 1601 is the only transporta-
tion bill which is presently alive. Trustee Marienthal reported
on meeting the needs for senior citizen mass transportation.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein , to approve the 1981
Annual Report of the Transportation Commission. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. President Clayton
commended the Transportation Commission for their excellent work.
Trustee Hartstein reported that , on behalf of the Village of LAKE COUNTY
Buffalo Grove, he presented the Village's position to the COMPREHENSIVE
Planning and Zoning Committee of the Lake County Board, PLAN
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expressing the Village's concerns and suggestions relating to
the Lake County Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Truesdell gave a
detailed presentation of the Buffalo Grove Comprehensive Plan
at a subsequent hearing.
Trustee Hartstein noted the Blood Drive at the Buffalo Grove BLOOD DRIVE
High School on Wednesday, June 16, 1982, and urged support of
this drive.
Trustee O' Reilly reported on the progress of the Water Policy WATER POLICY
Committee. This Committee is going to visit the Evanston Water COMMITTEE
Plant, and invited any Board members to join this tour. The
next meeting, on Tuesday, June 15, 1982, will be a very thorough
financial background on the water system.
Mr. Balling reported that the new police fleet has been delivered POLICE VEHICLES
and noted that one of the cars is on display outside the Village
Hall .
Mr. Balling reported that the Village of Arlington Heights is MC DONALD'S -
considering the proposed McDonald 's location in the Terremere TERREMERE PLAZA
Plaza at their Board meeting this evening. Plan Commissioner
Barbara Sheldon is representing the Village.
Mr. Balling reviewed the minor change in geometric design for JEWEL/OSCO
the Jewel/Osco Center at Lake-Cook Road, noted in his memo to
the Board of June 3, 1982.
Mr. Balling presented a status report for the Commons Sub- COMMONS
division; he noted that Mr. Bill Griffin's letter of June 3, SUBDIVISION
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1982 addresses the concerns of the homeowners. Mr. Griffin
stated that they hope to have the letter of credit to the
Village no later than June 9 , 1982. Mr. Stuart Parr, re-
presenting the homeowners in the Commons, stated that they would
like to have dates as to when the items listed in Mr. Griffin 's
letter will be completed. Mr. Griffin stated that the items
mentioned in his letter will be undertaken immediately, with
completion anticipated in 4 to 6 weeks ; he also stated that it
is the intent of Talman to develop that land. Mr. Griffin agreed
to meet with the residents regarding the square to see if some
compromise can be worked out as a temporary measure to relieve
the problems which now exist. There will be a status report to
the Board in 30 days.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience. There were none. THE AUDItNCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that an
item be removed for full discussion. There were no such requests.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #82-17
#82-17, an ordinance amending the Official Map of Buffalo Grove. (AMending - --
The Village Board has revised its strategy for the implementation Official Map)
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of the Town Center Village Green. The amended official map
sites the green at the new preferred location. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O' Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried .
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O 'Reilly, to approve RESOLUTION #82-30
Resolution #82-30, a resolution for MFT Improvement by Buffalo -Traffic Signals
Grove under the Illinois Highway Code. This resolution Bernard/Nichols/
authorizes the use of MFT funds for the final payment of our Arl . Hts. Rds.)
share of the cost for traffic signals at Bernard/Nichols/Arlington
Heights Roads. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the SCHWABEN CENTER
Appearance Commission recommendation for the Schwaben Center (Revised
revised lighting. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: lighting)
AYES : 4 - Marienthal , O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the PARK DISTRICT
Appearance Commission recommendation for the Buffalo Grove (Emmerich-Park
Park District (Emmerich Park East) landscaping. Upon roll East landscaping)
call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O' Reilly, to approve the PARK DISTRICT
Appearance Commission recommendation for the Buffalo Grove (Bison Park)
Park District (Bison Park) landscaping. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O' Reilly, to approve the GROVE SHOPPING
�./ Appearance Commission recommendation for Grove Shopping CENTER (Jewel
Center (Jewel/Osco) dumpster screening. Upon roll call , Osco dumpster
Trustees voted as follows : screening)
AYES : 4 - Marienthal , O'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein reviewed the proposed Resolution supporting NUCLEAR
a freeze in Nuclear Armaments , and urged the Board members to ARMAMENTS
vote affirmatively on this resolution. There was discussion PROPOSED
from the Trustees on the proposed resolution, with both RFSOT.UTION
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positive and negative views being expressed. It was noted
that type of resolution should be addressed on a national level .
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to pass Resolution
#82-31 , supporting a freeze in Nuclear Armaments . Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 2 - Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal , O' Reilly, President Clayton**
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion defeated.
**President Clayton urged the residents of Buffalo Grove to
contact their Congressmen and let their thoughts be known on
this issue.
Trustee Marienthal commented on proposed Ordinance #82-18, ORDINANCE #82-18
regarding the dissolution of the Youth Commission; he also Youth. Commission
thanked all the members of the Youth Commission for their
efforts in the past. Mr. Bob Bogart, a member of the Youth
Commission, urged the Board to reconsider the action to
dissolve the Youth Commission , stating that he thinks there
is a need for Youth Commission in Buffalo Grove. There was
further discussion on this subject. It was noted that, if
there is a specific need identified for the youth , this need
should be presented to the Board , for its consideration to
reactivate the Youth Commission. Those people interested in
working with the youth were urged to work with the Park District.
It was suggested that the following wording change be made in
the last "Whereas" paragraph: "It is the desire of the Village
Board to place responsibility for youth programs with the Park
District" should be modified to read: "The Park District should
be encouraged to develop youth programs with input from the youth
of the community." It was the consensus of the Board that, if
and when a specific need is demonstrated, and support for same
is shown by the youth and adult members of the community, there
would then be support for the reactivation of the Youth Commission.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to pass Ordinance
#82-18, with the aforementioned modification of the last "Whereas"
clause, repealing Chapter 2.42 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code
(Youth Commission) . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that Certificates of Appreciation would
be sent to all of the Youth Commissioners, thanking them for the
service that they have given to the Village.
Trustee Marienthal noted that the record should show that if, in
fact , there is a specific want and need that the youth or an
organization connected with youth would wish to pursue and there
is no recourse for them with the Park District that they would be
able to make a presentation before this Board for favorable
consideration. President Clayton stated that she would hope, and
has every reason to believe, that such a need would be addressed
by the Park District, since the Village of Buffalo Grove does not
levy a tax for recreation. There was no objection from the Board
to the above being a part of the record. It was also noted that
the Youth Center itself will still be given to youth groups on a
priority basis.
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Mr. Balling explained the revised Subdivision Improvement WINDFIELD
Agreement for the Windfield Subdivision. Mr. Raysa stated SUBDIVISION
that he and the Village Engineer had reviewed the SIA; he stated
that the subdivision regulations calls for 2 year completion , and
the developer would like to extend that to 3 years. Mr. Raysa's
recommendation is for 2 year completion, and he noted that it
has been his experience with the Village Board that they will
grant an extension if good faith is shown by the developer. Mr.
` Raysa also reviewed and explained the changes that he has made
�-/ to the language in Paragraph 21 .
Mr. Balling noted that another condition agreed to was the pre-
payment of annexation fees prior to the termination of the
agreement for Phase I . Mr. Rolf provided Mr. Balling with pay-
ment of these fees this evening. The models themselves will be
considered under Item XIII , A. of tonight 's agenda.
Mr. George Voss of Rose Court asked if the Board could delay
consideration of this until the present homeowners in the
surrounding area would have some time to prepare some facts
regarding the blending of the proposed homes with the present
homes. It was determined that discussion on Mr. Voss ' request
should be held until the item appears under the New Business
portion of the agenda regarding the Appearance Commission
recommendation.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein , to accept the
revised Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Windfield
Subdivision, including Paragraph 21 revised. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 4 - Marienthal , O' Reilly, Hartstein , Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Schwartz, to waive bids LARGE DIAMETER
and accept the lowprice Equipment
p quotation from Able Fire E ui ment FIRE HOSE -
in the amount of $4,519.00 to purchase the 4" hoses and AWARD OF BID
associated equipment. Trustee O' Reilly stated that the Board
does not receive any more requests for unusual waiving of bids.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained that the subject is for the full WINDFIELD ESTATES
approval of models for the Windfield Estates Subdivision.
The builder, KRSS Development , has been before the Appearance
Commission and has received a permit of recommendation on the
design elements of the units.
Mr. Ken Struck of KRSS Development stated tha
t he has been
before the Appearance Commission on three occasions. There
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was discussion as to whether the homeowners in the five homes
previously built should have been notified of these meetings.
There is no legal requirement for their notification. Mr. Struck
stated that he must reduce the size of the homes he is to build
because of the change in the market. It was suggested that the
group of homeowners meet with the staff and the developer so
that they will know what is going to be developed. Trustee
Hartstein moved to defer this matter to the next Regular Meeting.
There was no second to the motion. Mr. Struck stated that he
would lose valuable sales time if this item were deferred for
two weeks. It was noted that the present homes were owned by
an investment company until recently; therefore, there were no
owner names for these homes . Moved by Hartstein, seconded by
Schwartz, to defer this matter to a Special Meeting to be held
next Monday evening. There was discussion as to how the
residents could get their questions answered to their satisfaction
without putting a hardship on the developer by holding up develop-
ment. Trustee O'Reilly suggested that the Board take a break, in
order to allow the residents and the developer and the staff to
discuss this matter to see if they can agree.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows on the motion to defer
this item until next week:
AYES: 1 - Hartstein
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal , O' Reilly, Schwartz
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion defeated.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9: 19 until 10:04 P.M. RECESS
to allow all parties to meet and discuss the situation.
After the recess, Mr. Balling stated that an alternative
which was mutually agreeable to the property owners and the
builders was reached. Basically, the Appearance Commission
approval of all elevations and models would stand as is , with
the exception that on lots 4 through 12, and lots 18 and 19,
there will be no cedar shake elevations .
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to accept the
Appearance Commission recommendation for the Windfield Estates
models, etc. , subject to the modifications outlined by the Village
Manager (eliminating the cedar shake elevations on lots 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11 , 12 , 18, and 19) . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , O'Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Schwartz, seconded by O' Reilly, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M.
Janet-M. _ ir bian , Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS ��A DAY
OF , 1982.
Village President
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