1980-08-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5721
8/18/80
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
VILLAGE HALL, AUGUST 18, 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
�•J Trustees O'Reilly, Hartstein , and Gerschefske. Trustees
Marienthal , Stone, and Kavitt were absent. Also present were:
William Balling, Village Manager; William Sommer, Assistant
Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Acting Village Attorney;
William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of
Public Works ; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the APPROVAL OF
minutes of the August 4, 1980 Regular Meeting. MINUTES
Correction: The word "water" should be inserted between
"resident" and "user" on page 5717 under
Trustee Reports.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm read Warrant #434. Moved by Hartstein , seconded WARRANT #434
by Gerschefske, to approve Warrant #434 in the amount of
$192,534.47, authorizing payment of bills listed. Mr. Brimm
then answered questions from Trustees concerning the Warrant.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton explained that the Citrust Public Hearing FUTURE MEETING
originally scheduled for August 25, 1980 will not be held SCHEDULE
at that time due to the fact that the Annexation Agreement
is not yet in proper form. Since there are no other items
for consideration, there will not be a meeting on August 25,
l 1980; however, the meeting will be called to order since the
v Public Hearing was published for that date. The Public Hearing
will be rescheduled for October 13, 1980, and notice of that
will be published in the newspapers .
Trustee O'Reilly reported that she and President Clayton had CABLE TV
attended the Mt. Prospect Chamber of Commerce Cable TV meeting
today. She said that they heard many interesting possible
applications for Cable TV, and gave a brief report on same.
She stated that the uses of Cable TV are limited only by the
imagination.
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Trustee Hartstein reported that the Transportation Commission TRANSPORTATION
has completed a transportation survey which will be distributed COMMISSION
to the Board and the Village in the near future.
Trustee Gerschefske commented on the schedule for Buffalo Grove BUFFALO GROVE
Days and stated that the Dinner Dance will be informal . DAYS
Mr. Balling submitted the Monthly Activity Reports for June MONTHLY ACTIVITY
and July to the Board for acceptance. REPORTS
�•J Mr. Balling reported on the status of the repair of Well #1 . WELL #1
He stated that one problem being incurred is the necessity
of bailing large amounts of sand out of the well .
Mr. Balling reported that the deadline for reporting to the CABLE TV
Northwest Municipal Conference as to whether the Village will
be proceeding independently or as a group regarding Cable TV
is November 11 , 1980.
President Clayton asked for questions from the audience. Mr. QUESTIONS FROM
Fred Socoloff, a resident of Ridgewood, stated that they are THE AUDIENCE -
experiencing a problem with cars driving on the bike path RIDGEWOOD BIKE
because it is so wide. He explained some of the instances PATH
which are occurring. President Clayton stated that the staff
will look into the problem, and report back to the Board with
their findings.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the Board of the audience could request that an
item be removed for full discussion. There were no such requests.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #80-39
#80-39, a resolution establishing a depository relationship Financing N. Fire
with the Bank of Elk Grove for the North Fire Station financing. Station
The Village has selected to create a depository relationship
with the Bank of Elk Grove in conjunction with our financing
of the North Fire Station. Funds will be transferred from the
IL State Treasury Pool . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #80-33
#80-33, an Ordinance establishing the Firemen 's Pension Fund Firemen 's Pension
of the Village of Buffalo Grove. In conjunction with the Fund
Municipal Fire Service Implementation Program, State Law
requires the creation of the Buffalo Grove Firemen's Pension
Fund. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #80-34
#80-34, an Ordinance consenting to the addition of the Village NWSWS - VENTURE
of Hanover Park to the Northwest Suburban Water System (Venture) . (Hanover Park)
The Venture Board of Directors unanimously recommend the
addition of Hanover Park to the Northwest Suburban Water
System. Hanover Park has passed the necessary enabling
legislation on behalf of itself. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #80-35
#80-35, an Ordinance consenting to the addition of the NWSWS - VENTURE
Village of Streamwood to the Northwest Suburban Water System (Streamwood)
(Venture) . The Venture Board of Directors unanimously recommend
the addition of Streamwood to the Northwest Suburban Water
System. Streamwood has passed the necessary enabling legis-
lation on behalf of itself. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES: 4 - O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #80-36
#80-36, an Ordinance declaring certain motor vehicles owned (Surplus Equip
by the Village of Buffalo Grove as surplus (NWMC Auction) . ment)
The Village of Buffalo Grove will again participate in the
NWMC Auction to sell surplus motor vehicles which have been
rotated out of service. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES : 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to accept the MFT TAX AUDIT
Village of Buffalo Grove Motor Fuel Tax Audits for FY 78 & FY 78 & 79
79. The Village Board will accept the FY 78 & 79 audits for
its MFT fund as required statutorily. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske to authorize NORTH FIRE
the bidding of the North Fire Station. The Fire Service STATION
Committee has reviewed bid specs and plans along with staff Authorize Bidding
and recommends bidding of the North Fire Station. Bids will
be opened September 22, 1980 and considered for awarding
September 29, 1980. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 4 - O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Brimm summarized Ordinance #80-37, and answered ORDINANCE #80-37
questions on same. Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by (Tax Levy
O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance #80-37, an ordinance for the Ordinance)
levy and collection of taxes for the fiscal year commencing
on the first day of May, 1980 and ending on the 30th day of
April , 1981 . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Gerschefske explained Resolution #80-40. Moved by RESOLUTION #80-40
Gerschefske, seconded by Hartstein, to pass Resolution #80-40,
requesting the County of Cook NOT to collect the loss in
collection on taxable property in the Village of Buffalo
Grove. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein explained Resolution #80-41 . He then RESOLUTION #80-41
cited some items in the traffic study which he disagrees (20 MPH Speed
with . He said that he is in favor of passing the resolution, Zone on Thompson
without including the study as part of same. & Kingsbridge)
Mr. Balling summarized the resolution, and explained how the
recommendation goes beyond the resolution. He also explained
criteria for warranting an adult crossing guard.
Ms. Cindy Kalogeropoulos , Principal of Prairie School , cited
basic concerns for safety of the school children. Mr. David
Halperin, a resident on Brandywyn Lane, pointed out the
speeding which takes place on Brandywyn and Kingsbridge.
President Clayton stated that there is a Workshop scheduled for
September 22, 1980, where the speed limits for the entire Village
are going to be reviewed, and invited residents to attend same.
Mrs. Faith Karm, a resident on Brandywyn, stated her concern
regarding the construction traffic traveling the street, and
urged that the bike path be completed as soon as possible.
Mr. Boysen explained that parents should encourage their
children to follow the safest, not necessarily the shortest,
route to school . He said that students are urged not to cross
Brandywyn Lane at any point other than the marked crosswalk by
the school .
Mrs. Arlene Kabb pointed out the desire to have a STOP sign at
the intersection of Thompson and Kingsbridge.
Trustee O'Reilly responded to Mrs. Kabb, and pointed out that
the school and the parents have a responsibility to teach the
children safety practices. Since there is work left to be done
on the school , Mrs . O 'Reilly questioned whether or not it is
ready to open.
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Mrs. Sharon Dorfman stated that she feels a STOP sign is
necessary at the corner, and also feels a crossing guard
should be there. The point was made that, when the weather
is bad, there will be a great deal of automobile traffic as
well as pedestrian traffic. In response to questions
regarding the STOP signs, Mr. Balling explained that
inconsistent placement of STOP signs causes them to be
ineffective. Mrs . Judi Nieder pointed out that there are
no sidewalks on the school route children would travel , and
that the street is filled with pot holes. Mr. Balling
responded, and explained the way subdivision improvements
are made, and how the bonds are used. A resident stated
that he was a registered engineer, and lengthy discussion
ensued regarding state and national standards for traffic
signalization.
Trustee Hartstein moved to pass Resolution #80-41 , deleting
the second "WHEREAS clause" in its entirety. Trustee
Hartstein and Mr. Boysen both explained the contents of this
Resolution to the audience. Trustee O' Reilly seconded the
motion. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - O'Reilly, Hartstein , President Clayton
NAYES: 1 - Gerschefske
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
It is anticipated that the bike path, and the sidewalk that ORDINANCE #80-38
is on school property, east of Brandywyn and south of where
a parking lot is proposed, will be completed by the time the
school opens. There will be crossing guards at Brandywyn
and Thompson, and Kingsbridge and Thompson initially;
recommendation will then be made as to which crossing guard
should remain permanently.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by O'Reilly, that there be two
temporary guards, one at Brandywyn and Thompson and one at
Kingsbridge and Thompson, with one being permanent. Should
there be a change in the permanent crossing guard, it must
be brought before the Village Board. Mrs. Arlene Kabb,
president of the Prairie PTO, stated that she could assist
the Village in finding crossing guards. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 3 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to pass Ordinance
#80-38, providing for a 4-way STOP sign at Brandywyn and
Thompson. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 3 - O 'Reilly, Hartstein, President Clayton
NAYES: 1 - Gerschefske
ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
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Discussion then followed on methods of traffic control east
on Thompson from Arlington Heights Road.
Trustee Hartstein moved that, until further report, along with
additional reporting that the Board will be getting on the entire
evaluation, that the crossing guards be assigned as follows: one
at Kingsbridge and Thompson , and one at Kingsbridge and Brandywyn.
There was no second to the motion.
President Clayton invited all residents back on September 22,
1980, when Village speed limits in general will be discussed.
It was stated that there are some groups that are attempting
to develop a "Safety Town" in Buffalo Grove.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 P.M.
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Janet' Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY
OF , 1980.
VI lage President