1979-06-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5444
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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 4, 1979.
CALL TO ORDER President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
l , ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President
�•/ Clayton; Trustees Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein,
Kavitt, Gerschefske.
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William
Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; Gregory Boysen, Village Engineer; Frank Hruby,
Building and Zoning Director; William Davis, Director of Public Works.
APPROVAL OF Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to approve the
MINUTES minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
of May 21 , 1979, subject to corrections.
Corrections are as follows:
Page 5442: The first line of the motion regarding
Ordinance #79-26 should read: "Moved by Hartstein,
seconded by Kavitt, to pass Ordinance #79-26."
Page 5441 : The phrase in the 4th paragraph, 4th line
should read: "and the budget is the control document
for day by day activities."
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #404 Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Kavitt to approve
Warrant #404 in the amount of $190,314.63 authorizing
payment of bills listed. Questions by the Trustees
were clarified by the staff, and upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PRESIDENT'S Upon recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
REPORT/ZBA President Clayton appointed Marc K. Schwartz to the
APPOINTMENT ZBA for a term to expire November 11 , 1983. Moved by
Hartstein , seconded by Kavitt, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
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CERTIFICATES OF President Clayton read Certificates of Appreciation
APPRECIATION/ to be given to the Buffalo Grove Junior Woman's Club
BUFFALO GROVE for their donation of a CPR Adult Mannequin; and to
JUNIOR WOMAN 'S the Newcomer's Club for their donation of a 16mm film,
CLUB; NEWCOMER'S "The New Pulse of Life Revised".
CLUB
VILLAGE TREASURER President Clayton appointed Paul Kochendorfer as Village
APPOINTMENT Treasurer. Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Stone to
concur with the President's appointment. Upon voice
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to Mr.
Kochendorfer.
POLICE PENSION Upon recommendation of the Police Pension Fund Board,
FUND BOARD President Clayton reappointed Robert Greenberg to the
APPOINTMENT Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board for a term to
expire June 4, 1981 . Moved by Marienthal , seconded by
Stone to concur with the President's appointment. Upon
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
VILLAGE Mr. Balling asked Mr. William Davis to give a report on
MANAGER'S the water pumping system over this past week end. Mr.
REPORT Davis said that there was low water pressure at times
due to the fact that the Village pumped a record 4 1/2
million gallons of water. The previous all-time high
was slightly over 3 million gallons. Other contributing factors were the
fact that one of the larger wells was out of service, and the fact that
some residents were using outside water during the hours when outside
watering is banned. Mr. Balling said there were 5 citations issued for
this, and more than 80 warnings given.
QUESTIONS FROM Mr. Jim Thompson, spokesman for some Devonshire Development
THE AUDIENCE homeowners, stated that he has recently moved into Devon-
shire and is having a great deal of difficulty with the
builder with regard to fulfilling contractual obligations,
and making required repairs. Mr. Thompson asked if there is anything that
the Village can do to assist these homeowners.
Mr. Raysa said that he feels that this is a civil contract
between the homeowner and the developer, and if all codes are met, then the
matter is out of the Village's hands. He said that legally the Village
cannot get involved unless the builder is in violation of the codes.
Mr. Balling said that the staff will look into specific
complaints to see if there are any code violations.
Mr. Oren Brand, also a Devonshire homeowner, stated that
he has had severe structural defects, which include large cracks in the
foundation, and that he is not getting satisfactory response from the
developer.
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President Clayton said that Mr. Hruby will look into
the problem, and will make recommendations to the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA President Clayton asked if any member of the audience had
a request to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. There
were no such requests from the audience.
ORDINANCE #79-27 Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to pass Ordinance #79-27,
Amending Title 13, Water and Sewer of the Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code (service and billing format) . Upon roll
call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #79-28 Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to pass Ordinance
#79-28, Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year
1979-80. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #79-42 Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to pass Resolution
#79-42 authorizing the Village Manager to execute contract
for Employee Life, Health and Dental Benefits with the
Continental Assurance Company (CNA) . Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #79-43 Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to pass Resolution
#79-43 accepting the "Agreement for FAUS Project M-5003
(74) and M-5003 (130) , Arlington Heights Road (north) ."
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #79-44 President Clayton read Resolution #79-44. Moved by
Marienthal , seconded by O' Reilly to pass Resolution
#79-44 in appreciation of retiring Village Treasurer,
Nicholas Rubino. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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RESOLUTION #79-45 President Clayton read Resolution #79-45. Moved by
Marienthal , seconded by Kavitt to pass Resolution #79-45
in appreciation to Buffalo Grove High School concerning
the Firemen Drum and Bugle Corps. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
RESOLUTION #79-46 President Clayton read Resolution #79-46. Moved by
Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein to pass Resolution
#79-46 in appreciation to Stevenson High School concerning
the Firemen Drum and Bugle Corps. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to accept ROW Dedication
ROAD FAUS RECON- Arlington Heights Road and Illinois Route 83 (Arlington
STRUCTION PROGRAM Heights Road FAUS Reconstruction Program) . Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FY 79-80 EQUIP- Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to accept bids and
MENT PURCHASES authorize conditional purchase - Fiscal Year 1979-80
Municipal Operating Equipment to: Sorenson Chevrolet -
$28,056.00; Rick Michaels Ford - $13,656.66; Herschberger
Truck - $28,750.00; Lewis International - $18,893.34;
Lehigh Equipment Sales - $8,673.00. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
1978 GOLF Mr. Brimm gave a brief explanation of this audit, and
COURSE AUDIT answered questions from the Trustees.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly to accept this
document (Golf Course Financial Statement) . Upon roll
call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMPREHENSIVE Trustee Marienthal stated that he felt a phrase should
PLAN be added considering housing for senior citizens under
Housing Objectives.
Under Educational Objectives, item #4 states: "To
coordinate the acquisition of school sites with other
public lands to develop a system of schools, recreation
areas and public buildings as an integral part of each
neighborhood." Mr. Marienthal feels this should be defined more, also
that the Master Plan of the Park District should be made a part of this.
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Mr. Marienthal feels that the section on Social Objectives
should be stricken entirely.
Mr. Balling commented on these thoughts , and stated that
he does not feel that anything should be stricken without Plan Commission
review.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that under Housing Objectives ,
in addition to consideration of senior citizen housing, there should also
be some examination of low income housing.
Mr. Balling stated that the Village responded to the Lake
County Housing Authority in 1977 with a policy position , and he said this
statement would be attached to the instructions to the Plan Commission.
President Clayton said that the Intergovernmental Committee
will be working on a policy which can be given at the next VAGA Meeting,
which is June 28. This policy statement will be on the agenda of the next
Board meeting so that the Village can take a stand on planning in Vernon
Township.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly to accept the
scope of work with the additions that have been discussed this evening
and direct the staff to commence with the study. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE Mr. Irving Capitel , attorney with Batter and Capitel ,
NATIONAL BANK distributed new plans which show the changes which the
Plan Commission made at their last meeting. Mr. Capitel
said that this plan shows everything except the easement
which will be dedicated for the purposes of where the water mains and
hydrants are. They will have to work with the Engineering Department on
this.
The Bank is requesting additional parking space at their
existing facility, and three more drive-up lanes. This plan would increase
the parking capacity of the bank by 72 spaces, and would allow the drive-up
facility space for approximately 70 cars.
Trustee Marienthal pointed out that curbs and gutters
are not shown on this plan.
Trustee Marienthal also suggested that another "Yield"
sign be placed on the driveway. Mr. Marienthal also stated that the ingress
and egress must be specifically addressed.
Trustee Hartstein questioned Mr. Boysen regarding the
curbs and gutters. Mr. Boysen said there is no binding legal requirement
for curbs and gutters.
Mr. Capitel said there is no request to alter the existing
plan BO facility; this is just a request to increase the parking and drive-up
facility.
*CORRECTION * Mr. Raysa called to the Village Board's attention that there
might be problems in the future in regards to unbuilt portions of the site.
The original site plan calls for a building that currently could not be erected
on the premises. In response, Mr. Capitel said that compliance will be had
with the existing plan.
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Trustee Marienthal asked about screening between the
bank and the fire station. Mr. Capitel stated that if they are required
to plant there, they will do so.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Stone to approve the
Buffalo Grove National Bank revised site plan dated June 1 , 1979, with the
requirements of the Plan Commission that are dated May 30, 1979 with the
inclusion of one additional "Yield" sign on the northern boundary to be
left to the discretion of the Engineer, and that plantings will be required
along the eastern boundary which abutts the fire station, and placement of
same will be the responsibility of the Appearance Commission.
Mr. Hardt stated they feel there should be plantings
approximately from the "Yield" sign closest to Dundee Road to the original
drive back toward the end of the property line (not a solid row of bushes) .
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
NORTHWOOD Trustee O'Reilly stated that the reason she wanted this
(Anden) item removed from the Consent Agenda is that she has not
seen anything regarding park donations , and also she is
concerned that if Phase III is built before Phase II ,
Phase II might not be built at all .
Mr. Jerry DeGrazia of the Anden Corporation explained
the phasing of their development. He said the main reason they wish to
alter this phasing is to keep the momentum of the single-family going. He
said that they will not request any building permits for Phase III until
he has submitted final engineering plans for Phase II to Mr. Boysen.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Hartstein, that the Board
grant Anden 's request for a change in phasing and bedroom mix of this plan,
and that no building permits be issued for Phase III until final engineering
plans are submitted for Phase II . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RECESS President Clayton declared a recess at 9:20. The meeting
resumed at 9:45.
SWEEPER/VACUUM Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to approve the
SYSTEM modification to the FY 1979-80 Budget - Sweeper/Vacuum
System, which would eliminate time payments by cash
financing the system from the 1978-79 Budget. Upon roll
call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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VILLAGE HALL Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to approve the
LANDSCAPING Authority to Bid on the Village Hall Landscaping Phase I -
Concrete. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CIVIL ENGINEER I Mr. Balling and Mr. Boysen explained the need for a
�•/ Civil Engineer, what his function would be, how he would
benefit the Engineering Department, and how his salary
would be worked into the budget.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske to approve the
addition of Civil Engineer I as outlined. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, Hartstein, Kavitt , Gerschefske
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal , O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
APPEAL OF SIGN Trustee Hartstein explained the situation which exists
CODE (Tony of— regarding this request for a sign.
Italy)
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Mr. Hardt stated that the request for this sign was denied
because the letters were the wrong size, there were two
lines instead of one line, and they feel the words "Hair Design" constitute
advertising, which is not allowed in the Sign Package.
Mr. Tony Boccia, owner of the establishment, explained
his view of the situation. He showed the Board some pictures which show
that there is a tree directly in front of his business which blocks any
sign which he would put there. Mr. Boccia also stated that the White
Hen Pantry has a two-line sign.
Mr. Hardt said that the White Hen Pantry put up their
sign before the Sign Package was put together.
Mr. Balling read a letter which was sent to Mr. Boccia
from Prudential Realty, in which Mr. Boccia points out that there is no
reference to two-line signs.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Stone to DENY approval
of Tony of Italy 's sign as shown on the two-line basis. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly
NAYES: 3 - Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
President Clayton voted "Aye" because of her wish to
maintain the integrity of the Sign Code.
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Hardt stated that, regarding the tree in front of the
store, the Appearance Commission would be willing to remove the tree and
*CORRECTIONS replace it with a smaller planting *only if a mansard sign is used and if
Prudential agrees. He said that Mr. Boccia would not have to appear before
the Appearance Commission again regarding this *but would need to submit a
revised plan to the Bui1din� Department.
BUFFALO GROVE Mr. Bob Bogart discussed each item on the budget, explaining
DAYS the funds required for each and also the manpower required
for each event.
The total projected cost is $19, 131 .00, with a projected
income of $16,785.00, for an estimated loss of $2,346.00.
Mr. Bogart asked the Board for their opinion on holding
Water Fights on Sunday afternoon in order to keep people at the park during
the hours of 4:30 to 7:00 P.M.
President Clayton said that she personally has a problem
with allowing the water fights because of the Village's water conservation
policy, and the fact that Police are ticketing residents for watering
during the hours when watering is banned.
President Clayton polled the Board as to their feelings
on having the water fights. "Yes" would favor the water fights, and "No"
would be against them.
Yes - Marienthal , Stone
No - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
The water fights will not be held.
Discussion then took place regarding the Dinner Dance
to be held on Saturday night. Mr. Bogart said they hope to have the
Dinner Dance in the parking lot of the Public Works building.
Mr. Raysa said that it would not be permissible to serve
liquor on public property. Therefore, the site would have to be at the
Golf Course parking lot.
President Clayton polled the Board as to their feelings
regarding holding the Dinner Dance. "Yes" indicates being in favor of
the event and "No" being against the event.
Yes - Marienthal (in order to go along with the rest of
the Board)
Stone
O' Reilly
Hartstein (with tight controls)
Kavitt
Gerschefske
There will be a dinner Dance.
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President Clayton encouraged all Board members to help
seek out people to help run Buffalo Grove Days in order to make it a success.
Mr. Brimm and Mr. Kockendorfer will work out a plan for
the cash control .
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt to accept the
budget from Buffalo Grove Days - 1979. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
l follows:
�• AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kavitt, seconded by Hartstein to adjourn. Upon
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Jaft M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED BY ME THIS
day of , 1979.
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