1978-08-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5264
8/21/78
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL,
MONDAY, AUGUST 21 , 1978
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
ORDER Buffalo Grove was called to order by President Edward A. Fabish
at 8:25 P.M.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Fabish;
Trustees Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel . Trustee
Marienthal was absent.
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; William Davis, Director of Public Works; Police Sgt. Voigt; Thomas
Fennell , Director of Planning and Development; Gregory Boysen, Village Engineer;
William Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; and Bart Delaney, Planning Co-
ordinator.
MINUTES Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held August 7, 1978, as published.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Bogart to approve Warrant #386,
in the amount of $195,346.75, and authorize payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES : 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION President Fabish proclaimed the week of August 21 as Buffalo
Grove Bruins National Championship Week and asked all citizens
to recognize their achievements.
REFERENDUM/ Mr. Raysa stated that Bob Sharp of Chapman and Cutler has advised
WILLIAMSBURG that their fee for bond counsel for the referendum would be
ON THE LAKE $2,500 if the referendum passes and $300 if it fails. Other costs
ACQUISITION involved would be publication, printing, and judges. Publication
of the special election ordinance must be not more than 30 days
nor less than 15 days before the election.
The Board decided that Chapman and Cutler should be retained as
bond counsel for the referendum (acquisition of Williamsburg on the Lake - 40
acres located at the southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Checker Roads) .
POLICEMAN AND President Fabish announced that the V.F.W. annual Policeman and
FIREMAN OF Fireman of the Year awards dinner will be held Friday, August 25,
THE YEAR at The Crossings Club House. Policeman of the year is Gary A.
AWARD Deters with honorable mention going to Stuart Parets.
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Fireman of the year is Albert Buchweitz with honorable mention
going to David Grupp.
HERITAGE Bill Lyman of C. A. Hemphill and Associates reviewed a letter,
PLACE dated August 1 , 1978, from James Hemphill requesting a variation
UNIT III in corner side yards from 23' to 15' . He explained that this is
needed in order to increase the off-street parking by providing
each unit with a 2-car garage. The alternate plan would be to
place the garage in front of the unit in an "L-shape" fashion. Reduction in
�./ side yards is not a reduction in space between two buildings side by side but
a reduction in space between buildings across the street from each other.
i•ioved by Kandel , seconded by Mendenhall to refer this request
to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Rech, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 1 - Bogart
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
WILLIAMSBURG Trustee Rech reported that the grant waiver report on the
ON THE LAKE Williamsburg on the Lake acquisition has been submitted to the
ACQUISITION Department of Conservation.
MONTHLY
ACTIVITIES The Board noted the Summary of Administrative Activities for the
REPORT Month of July 1978.
SEPTEMBER Mr. Balling reported that the first regular meeting of the month
MEETING for September will be held on Tuesday, September 5, since the
first Monday is Labor Day, a legal holiday.
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to pass Ordinance #78-61 ,
#78-61 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 73-55 (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) .
Ordinance amends the official map. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION i loved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to pass Resolution #78-33,
#78-33 resolution authorizing application for federal grant for the
Buffalo Creek Preservation Project (acquisition of Williamsburg
on the Lake) . Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to pass Resolution #78-34,
#78-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL L. IVES & ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM CERTAIN
LANDSCAPE DESIGNS OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
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AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to pass Resolution #78-35,
#78-35 establishing an interest bearing account for holding and safe-
keeping of Subdivision Improvement Deposits at the Bank of Buffalo
Grove. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
WINDFIELD Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to accept the Appearance
Control Commission recommendation and approve the Windfield sub-
division signage and decorative wall , model area, elevation 30-33,
color trim, landscaping, elevations, lighting, street tree
planting, and ranch model with certain stipulations. Upon roll
call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
YOUTH Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to accept the Appearance
CENTER Control Commission recommendation and approve the plans for the
Buffalo Grove Youth Center with certain stipulations. Upon roll
call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
HOME FEDERAL Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to accept the Appearance
SAVINGS & Control Commission recommendation and approve the Home Federal
LOAN Savings and Loan building, lighting, and landscaping with certain
stipulations. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
NORTHWOOD Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to accept the Appearance
GROVE Control Commission recommendation and approve the Northwood Grove
models, materials, lighting, landscaping, and signage with certain
stipulations. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall, Kandel
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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HIGHLAND Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to accept the Appearance
GROVE Control Commission recommendation and approve the Highland Grove
Unit III landscaping with certain stipulationsand the Model HB
house elevation A, B, and C. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
BANK OF Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to accept the Appearance
BUFFALO Control Commission recommendation and approve the Bank of Buffalo
GROVE BRANCH Grove Branch building, the executive office building, and the
& EXECUTIVE landscaping plan (southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Lake
OFFICE Cook Roads) with certain stipulations. Upon roll call , the vote
BUILDING was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
GOLF COURSE/ Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Kandel to waive bids, to authorize
CART PATH contract with V. L. Boezio - Asphalt Paving and Seal Coating for
an amount not to exceed $4,000 to resurface the cart path at the
golf course. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mendenhall to pass Ordinance #78-62,
#78-62 an ordinance accepting intergovernmental agreement for Buffalo
Grove Police Youth Counselor between the Village of Buffalo Grove
and High School District #125 subject to approval of the Village
Attorney and the School District Attorney. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
It was noted that the Police Counselor will not begin work until
the contract is fully executed.
CANDLEWOOD Moved by Kandel , seconded by Mendenhall to approve the preliminary
CREEK EAST/ plat of subdivision for Candlewood Creek East per Plan Commission
`./ PRELIMINARY Exhibit #178-6 subject to the name of Pope Blvd. being changed
PLAT to Carmen Avenue. Upon roll call , th.e vote was :
AYES : 5 - Rech, Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall , Kandel
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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ANNEXATION Trustee Mendenhall referred to a recent inquiry regarding
REQUESTS annexation to the Village. He felt that this inquiry should
not be discussed in executive session. It was decided that
when a petition for annexation is received, it will be placed
on the agenda of a regular meeting.
WILLIAMSBURG Trustee Rech stated that the Board referred to the Plan Commission
ON THE LAKE a petition for rezoning from R-9 to R-4 and R-5 (40 acres located
REZONING at southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Checker Road) .
She said the Plan Commission has asked the developer for another
multi-family plan. She asked what the Board 's position will be
on this matter.
Plan Commissioners Jim Button and Barbara Sheldon stated that
the Commission voted 5-1 to reaffirm the original R-9 PUD plan. Commissioner
Button stated that the Commission asked the developer to consider a multi-
family plan with more constructive use of dedicated open space. Trustee Rech
was concerned that the Plan Commission made their decision with little evidence.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to actual wording of the Plan
Commission motion. It was decided that this item will be placed on the
September 5 Board meeting agenda with all background documentation being
distributed at that time.
PRUDENTIAL Trustee Rech referred to the Prudential White Hen Shopping Center
WHITE HEN under construction at the southeast corner of Route 83 and
(corner Arlington Heights Road. She stated that the structures that are
Route 83 & built are according to Plan Commission design plans and not
Arlington according to the Village Board approved plans. Mr. Balling
Heights Road) stated that the building area deviation is just over half of 1%
(257 sq. ft. of 31 ,950 sq. ft. ) and is well within permitted
building tolerances.
Trustee Rech requested a certified dimension be taken on
Building A because she knew the size is in excess of the amount reported.
Mr. Balling stated that review procedures were instituted in
1977 to insure that the proper plan is built.
INDIAN TRAILS Trustee Bogart reminded people to vote in the Indian Trails
LIBRARY Library referendum on Tuesday, August 22.
REFERENDUM
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kandel , seconded by Mendenhall to adjourn the meeting.
Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:55 P.M.
Verna L. Clayton, Village Clerk
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