1978-06-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5232
6/19/78
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE
BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
VILLAGE HALL, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove was called to order by President Edward A.
Fabish at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present : President Fabish;
Trustees Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel . TrusteesRech
and Bogart were absent.
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Village Engineer;
William Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; and Bart Delaney, Planning Co-
ordinator.
MINUTES Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Kandel to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held June 5, 1978, as published. Upon
roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Stone, seconded by Mendenhall to approve Warrant #383,
in the amount of $193,024.28, and authorize payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
NORTHWEST President Fabish reported that at a meeting of the Northwest
MUNICIPAL Municipal Conference, held June 14, 1978, membership of north
CONFERENCE shore communities into the NWMC was approved.
BEAUTIFICATION Trustee Mendenhall stated that the Village has received an
AWARD award from the American Architecture Association of Northeastern
Illinois for efforts in beautifying Dundee Road by providing a
planted median strip. He stated that Burt Harris was the person
who originally conceived the idea.
`./ Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to name a Village street
for Burt Harris in appreciation of his efforts in beautifying
Dundee Road. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Mendenhall stated that he would work with Mr. Balling in
identifying a street, preferably with a planted median, to be
named for Mr. Harris.
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MONTHLY Mr. Balling reviewed the Summary of Administrative Activities
ACTIVITIES for the month of May 1978.
ADDITIONAL Mr. Balling requested the Board to consider an additional item
AGENDA ITEM of business, being an agreement of indemnity to permit the sale
of food and beer during Buffalo Grove Days on property owned by
Gregg Builders located at the southeast corner of Raupp Boulevard
and Lake-Cook Road. The Board agreed to consider the item under
Consent Agenda.
PARK DISTRICT Mr. Balling reviewed his memo, dated June 15, 1978, regarding
FEDERAL GRANT the Buffalo Grove Park District 's request , dated May 12, 1978,
with regard to their applying for a federal matching grant for
the purpose of improving certain parks. He asked for Board
direction with regard to the request to obtain developer's land and cash con-
tributions earlier than committed in the annexation agreements. He also asked
direction with regard to the request that the Village be co-applicant for the
grant.
Mr. Raysa noted that the developers do not have to make their
contributions until the time required in the annexation agreement. He requested
that if the Village should be co-applicant, he would like to review the applica-
tion before execution.
The Board agreed that Mr. Balling should write a letter to the
developers asking for their park contributions earlier than agreed upon.
SWANSON/SCHOLZ Donna Force, 1091 Twisted Oak Lane, presented a statement from
PROPERTY (S.E. a group of organized citizens who wished to investigate the
CORNER ARLING- feasibility of preserving the 39.8 acre parcel of land at the
TON HEIGHTS AND southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Checker Road.
CHECKER ROADS) She outlined reasons the characteristics of the property make
it desirable for preservation. She requested a committee be
formed to conduct an investigation into the feasibility of
preserving the land.
President Fabish stated that he had met with the owner of the
property who has offered the following alternatives :
1 . Sell the entire parcel to the Village for an amount between $1 ,000,000
and $1 ,500,000.
2. Donate the 15 or 16 acres north of the creek to the Village with the
stipulation that the owner will not have to pay for the oversized 20"
water main along Arlington Heights Road (cost of approximately $200,000) .
3. Install the oversized 20" water main in return for building 19 single
family homes on the property north of the creek.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Marienthal to form a Blue Ribbon
Committee to study the feasibility of purchasing this open space for the Village.
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Trustee Mendenhall stated that it will cost between $15 and
$25 per homeowner per year for 15 years to pay for this land. He doubted that
a referendum would pass.
Lengthy discussion took place with approximately ten residents
in the audience participating.
Park Commissioner William O'Reilly stated this is a unique site
and should be kept primarily in its natural state.
�./ Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
President Fabish appointed Trustee Stone chairman of the
committee and asked him to identify a small group of citizens to serve.
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to pass Ordinance #78-50,
#78-50 CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE TO BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT (GRAND
SPAULDING DODGE PARK SITE) . Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to pass Ordinance #78-51 ,
#78-51 CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE TO COUNTY OF COOK (Lake Cook Road -
parcel 14-08) . Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to pass Resolution #78-19 ,
#78-19 STATEMENT OF BUFFALO GROVE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON
EXTENDING ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 (FAP432) NORTH OF DUNDEE ROAD
(ROUTE 68) . Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to pass Resolution #78-20,
#78-20 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SEVERAL
RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO
PERFORM A SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY. Upon roll call , the
, vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall, Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
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AGREEMENT OF Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to authorize the
INDEMNITY WITH President and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Indemnity
GREG BUILDERS between the Village and G.G.B. Inc. This agreement is needed
in order to use property located at southeast corner of Raupp
Boulevard and Lake-Cook Road, owned by Greg Builders, for sale
of food and beer during Buffalo Grove Days , July 2, 1978. Upon
roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
GOLF COURSE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to accept the annual
ANNUAL AUDIT audit of the Golf Course Fund for the year ended December 31 ,
1977• Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
GENERAL Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to accept the proposal
OFFICECASH for purchase of cash register for $2,524.50 from Mechants Cash
REGISTER Register and waive bids. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mendenhall to pass Resolution
#78-23 #78-23, a resolution providing for an amendment to Installment
Purchase Contract for Sale and Purchase of a Water System
(Well #6) and assignment to Bank of Elk Grove. Upon roll call ,
the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Stone to pass Resolution #78-22, DESIGNATION OF ESDA
#78-22 LOCAL AGENT. Resolution designated Paul Soucy and Harry Walsh as
local agents. There was no second to the motion.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mendenhall to pass Resolution
#78-22 with the deletion of Paul Soucy and designating Harry J.
Walsh, Chief of Police, as the only local ESDA agent. Upon roll
call , the vote was:
AYES: 2 - Marienthal , Mendenhall
NAPES: 1 - Stone
ABSTAIN: 1 - Kandel
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion failed. President Fabish stated this resolution would be
considered at the July 10 meeting when more Trustees are present.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Kandel , seconded by Stone to pass Ordinance #78-49,
#78-49 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SELF-SERVICE GASOLINE STATIONS. Upon
roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Kandel , Fabish
NAPES: 1 - Mendenhall
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Kandel to pass Ordinance #78-48,
#78-48 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77-35 AS AMENDED (LIQUOR
ORDINANCE) . Ordinance changes number of Class D licenses that
can be issued. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Mendenhall , Kandel , Fabish
NAPES: 1 - Stone
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
Motion declared carried.
OFFICIAL Mr. Raysa requested that action on the official map be deferred
MAP until public hearing requirements are met.
RECESS There was a recess between 9 : 10 P.M. and 9:25 P.M.
WAGNER FARM/ Trustee Marienthal requested the Board to review the Wagner
PRELIMINARY Farm preliminary plan of development and the President to poll
PLAN OF the Board to determine their favor of the concept. He said at
DEVELOPMENT the July 10 meeting, a PUD ordinance would be considered to
formalize the action and permit the developer to proceed with
final design. Property is a 63 acre parcel located south of
Aptakisic Road and north of Camelot subdivision.
Harry Sleek, Levitt Land, reviewed the plan of development called
Strathmore Estates , dated May 15, 1978. He reviewed the following advantages to
the Village: 1 ) reduction in density from 4.81 to 2.85, 2) connection of
Brandywyn Lane through to Aptakisic Road, 3) increase in revenue/expenditure
ratio from 1 .02 to 1 .06, 4) extension of bike path to the school site and ,
through park area, 5) passive park area of 16 acres, 6) extension of Brandywyn
Lane and sewer and water to the school site, and 7) ability to construct a
250' radius curve for Brandywyn Lane within school site. He then reviewed
the preliminary engineering and drainage of the land.
Mr. Sleek requested 1) approval of the preliminary plat ,
2) approval of a report titled "Master Drainage Design for Aptakisic Creek",
3) a variance from Flood Plain Ordinance #74-32 to allow a portion of lots
to fall within 70 ' of the centerline of Aptakisic Creek, and 4) permission
to perform the earthwork required by the flood plain report during July and
August of this year.
Michael Rubin, 1341 Brandywyn, Urban Comes, 1351 Brandywyn,
and Joanne Sulkin, 1372 Brandywyn were present to express concern that the
duplex concept would be detrimental to their property values. They requested
the Board to consider changing the plan to a single family concept. During
the lengthy discussion, it was pointed out that the property is zoned R-9 and
approved for a townhouse development, and that the duplex plan has less density
than the approved one. Mr. Sleek stated that Levitt has no plans for building
single family homes on the subject property.
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President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of
the duplex concept as presented, and "No" indicating opposition. The poll
found the following:
YES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NO: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Bogart
President Fabish stated that the PUD Ordinance to formalize the
plan would be on the July 10 agenda. He advised the citizens present that they
may make a presentation at that time if they so desire.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mendenhall to adjourn the
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10: 15 P.M.
Verna L. Clayton, Village Cl9;4
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY
OF , , 1978.
Villag�`Preside t