1980-03-24 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 5644
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE , ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 24, 1980.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt .
Trustee Gerschefske was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; William Sommer, Assistant Village
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Paul Kochendorfer,
Village Treasurer; Frank Hruby, Director of Building and
Zoning; Gregory Boysen , Director of Public Works; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent
of Public Works Operations ; David Harrington, Administrative
Assistant; Carl Neumayer, Civil Engineer.
Trustee Hartstein said that he wanted to thank the many citizens TRUSTEE REPORTS
in the community who expressed their support and comments to him,
urging him to continue to speak out thoroughly on all issues
that come before the Board. Mr. Hartstein wishes to reassure
the citizens that he will continue to vigorously and enthusiasti-
cally speak out on all issues that come before the Board as long
as he is a member of this Board. He said he is also confident
that his fellow Board members will respect his right to speak
out thoroughly on all issues. With that in mind, Mr. Hartstein
stated that he does not think that the incident of record should
be belabored any further. The Board has a responsibility to work
together, and to never let personal differences interfere with
the operation of the Board in working together for the benefit
of all the citizens of Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Brimm explained the Water Fund revenue, following which Mr. BUDGET
Rigsby highlighted the programs in Water Operations . Discussion DISCUSSION
took place regarding proposed Well 17, which included financial
considerations , and new tap-ons between now and the time the well
is in service. Mr. Boysen stated that the system would have to
be very carefully monitored until the new well is in operation.
Mr. Boysen explained a modification regarding Sewer Operations .
He said that the sanitary sewer evaluation survey is a continua-
tion of an engineering study that is being performed under a 75%
funded EPA grant. Substantial progress is being made on the study
this year. In accordance with the engineering agreement, the
consultant has identified additional surveys and studies to be
performed; thus , the increase in the budgeted funds . Mr. Boysen
stated that the staff feels that these costs are justified. The
consultant has been asked to prepare a detailed explanation of
his findings to date, along with a detailed exolaration of the
work which should be performed. The consultant will present this
information to the Board on April 7, 193o.
This concluded the presentation on the Water Works Fund.
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Mr. Balling then pointed out the five areas where the Board had
requested further information . Detailed information on same is
on file in the Clerk's office. (Mr. Balling's memo of March 20, 1980,
to the President and Board of Trustees .)
The first item of discussion was the Salt Storage Facility, and
the staff answered Board questions on same. Mr. Balling stated
that they could wait until July for bid approval .
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
keeping the Salt Storage Facility in the budget, with no funds
being expended without specific Board approval; "No" indicates
opposition :
YES : Stone, Hartstein, Kavitt
NO: Marienthal , O'Reilly
The second item of discussion was the purchase of a brake lathe and
an alignment rack for the Central Garage. President Clayton polled
the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of keeping the purchase of a
brake lathe in the budget; "No" indicates opposition :
YES: Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
NO: None
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
keeping the purchase of the alignment rack in the budget; "No"
indicates opposition:
YES: O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
NO: Marienthal , Stone
The third item of discussion was the method to be used for
pavement striping. President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes"
indicates favor of the pavement striping as provided in the
budget; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt
NO: None
The fourth item of discussion was the vehicle license fee
adjustment . After discussion, Trustee Marienthal proposed
that the vehicle license fee be $15 for all passenger vehicles
in the Village of Buffalo Grove. President Clayton polled the
Board: "Yes" indicates favor of Trustee Marienthal ' s suggestion
to change all passenger vehicles stickers to $15; "No" indicates
opposition :
YES: Marienthal
NO: Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
The last item of discussion was the appropriation as to budgeting
to complete Bicentennial Park. There has been a sum of approximately
$1 ,400 available for capital equipment. Mr. Balling stated that
project should proceed, and should be budgeted in the Legislative
account.
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Trustee O 'Reilly emphasized that this is not an expenditure; the
funds are already there.
of theBoard: "Yes" indicates v
President Clayton polled efavor of
budgeting Bicentennial Park expenditure of $1 ,427 in the
Legislative budget; "No" indicates opposition :
YES: Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly Hartstein, Kavitt
NO: None
Mr. Balling stated that staff needs Board authorization to proceed
with the published form document.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Hartstein, to consider acceptance
of the FY 80-81 program budget subject to changes of record and
direct the Village Manager to place the document in published
form. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance #30-15 ORDINANCE
an ordinance establishing the compensation for the Village Manager #80-15
(amending 2.08.050 of BG Municipal Code) . Upon roll call , Trustees (Compensation
voted as follows : for Village
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt Manager)'
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling thanked the Board for their consideration.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt , to pass Ordinance #80-16 ORDINANCE
an ordinance adjusting water system tap-on fees (amending 13.04.050 $O-16
of the BG Municipal Code) , with the phrase "Section 2. 1 of Ordinance Water System
77-18" being deleted, and the word "are" changed to "is". Upon Tap-On FeesT
roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#80-17, an ordinance authorizing the sale by public auction #80-17
of personal property owned by the Village of Buffalo Grove, (Public Works
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: Auction)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to adjourn the Special ADJOURNMENT
Meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Janet M. rabian , Village Clerk
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APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF APRIL, 1980.
Village President
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