1979-12-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5572
12/3/79
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
VILLAGE HALL, DECEMBER 3, 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.
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
Raysa, Village Attorney; William Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; William
Brimm, Finance Director; Frank Hruby, Director of Building and Zoning; and
Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF Moved byMarienthal , seconded byStone to approve the
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MINUTES minutes of the November 19, 1979 Regular Meeting. Upon
Nov. 19, 1979 roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #416 Village Treasurer Paul Kochendorfer read Warrant #416.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve
Warrant #416 in the amount of $369,037. 11 authorizing
payment of bills listed.
President Clayton asked Mr. Raysa if it is necessary to
read the Warrant each meeting, since it is printed and distributed in Trustee
packets. Mr. Raysa stated that he would prefer that the Warrant be read.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
TRANSPORTATION Upon recommendation of the Talent Bank, President Clayton
COMMISSION appointed Gerry Nichols to the Transportation Commission for
APPOINTMENT a term to expire April 30, 1980. Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded
by Marienthal , to concur with President Clayton 's appointment.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
TRANSPORTATION Mr. Steve Goldspiel , Chairman of the Transportation Commission ,
COMMISSION reported that the new schedule on the 690 route went into
REPORT effect today. Mr. Goldspiel said that the Commission is
working on bringing bus service to all portions of the
Village.
Mr. Goldspiel stated that the Commission appreciates the
support they have received from the Board.
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President Clayton asked Mr. Goldspiel to convey to the
other commissioners that the Board appreciates the work
that the Transportation Commission is doing.
REFERENDUM President Clayton stated that Ron Izydorek would chair
ADVISORY the Citizen 's Committee for the Home Rule referendum, and
COMMITTEE that Trustee Hartstein would be the Trustee contact.
LEADERSHIP
Dick Quinlan will chair the Citizen 's Committee for the
Fire Department referendum, and Trustee Stone will be the
Trustee contact.
President Clayton encouraged all Board members to become
involved with these committees.
TRANSPORTATION President Clayton stated that the Transportation Commission
COMMISSION has requested that their membership be expanded from five to
MEMBERSHIP seven members.
EXPANSION
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein, to expand the
Transportation Commission to seven members , and to direct
the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Regarding the point of having geographic representation
versus at-large representation , Mr. Goldspiel said the Village is small
enough where the Commission can be effectively served with at-large repre-
sentation.
Mr. Schrader stated that it would be beneficial to the
Commission to have someone who rides the 234 route, since there is presently
no one representing that route on the Commission.
President Clayton asked the press to make it known that the
Talent Bank is looking for someone who does ride the 234 route.
VERNON TOWN President Clayton read an article from this paper stating
CRIER that Buffalo Grove was proposing closed meetings for
potential developers. She stated that this is completely
erroneous, and asked Mr. Balling to contact the paper to
see where they got their information.
POST OFFICE President Clayton read a letter from Congressman Crane
regarding a Buffalo Grove post office.
Although a post office in Buffalo Grove is not feasible at
this time, the situation will continue to be monitored.
Regarding the listing in the Zip Code directory, Congressman
Crane stated that he was not able to change the listing in the 1980 directory,
since it has already gone to the publisher. However, Buffalo Grove will be
listed in the 1981 Zip Code Directory, and subsequent directories .
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WILLIAM President Clayton stated that she had just learned of the
HITZMAN death of William Hitzman, former School Superintendent of
District 96. She stated that Mr. Hitzman was a fine man,
and a good friend to the Village. He worked very hard to
get the Public Land Donation Ordinance passed. Mrs. Clayton
stated that both she and the Village have lost a good friend.
BUFFALO GROVE Mr. Balling stated that the item on the agenda requesting a
DATSUN change in site plan for Buffalo Grove Datsun has been with-
drawn, and stated that Datsun America has consented to go
along with the approved site plan.
MONTHLY Mr. Balling commented on the Monthly Activies Report
ACTIVITIES included in Trustee packets.
REPORT
ARLINGTON Mr. Balling stated that one bid has been received for
HEIGHTS $3,400, and he expects another bid for $3,100 or $3,200.
ROAD FENCE Following Board approval , the project will be completed
by the end of the year.
SIX MONTH Mr. Balling stated that the status of the Village financially
FINANCIAL is on target with budget planning. He stated that , even
REPORT with the downward trend in building activity, there would be
no radical changes or modifications to the budget.
HIGHLAND GROVE Mr. Balling stated December 4, 1979 is the court appearance
date for the Hoffman Group zoning violations. The variation
problem at 797 Highland Grove has been fully abated. The
variations at 55 Newtown Drive and 730 Pinehurst Drive have not been removed,
but are in the process of having replatting examined. The Village will
entertain a continuance on these two parcels in court, and will dismiss the
action on 797 Highland Grove Drive.
QUESTIONS FROM A Lake County resident expressed his concern in getting
THE AUDIENCE mailings from the College of Lake County which are addressed
to "Postal Patron". Apparently, because the Village lies
in two counties , the Post Office does not sort these mailings ;
therefore, the only way for a Lake County resident to receive these mailings
is to call the college and request it, thereby requiring the material to be
sent at first-class rather than bulk rates.
President Clayton suggested that the Village contact the Post
Office to determine what the problem is.
PUBLIC HEARING - FY 1980 GOLF COURSE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at
8:05 P.M.
President Clayton stated that notice of this hearing was
published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on November 22, 1979.
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Mr. William Brimm explained the report he had prepared on
the subject. He stated that the budget as passed is the control document
for the Golf Course, and the Appropriation Ordinance is the legal compliance
document for the Golf Course Fund.
A resident stated that he feels the membership fees for the
Golf Course for Buffalo Grove residents are too high, and said that he feels
if the fees were lowered, there would be more use of the course. Discussion
on this followed. It was stated that all memberships are sold, and all
prime-time starting times are at capacity.
President Clayton stated that the Appropriation Ordinance
will be on the agenda for December 17, 1979.
President Clayton closed the public Hearing at 8: 15 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda and stated
that any member of the audience or any Board member could
ask that an item be removed from Consent for full discussion.
There were no such requests.
RESOLUTION Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to adopt Resolution
#79-71 #79-71 , providing for the submission of Home Rule proposal
to the voters on March 1 , 1980.
A member of the audience asked what the cost of the
referendum will be, and whether or not there is any feel as to whether the
referendum will pass. It was stated that the cost of the referendum will be
approximately $3,000; and it was also stated that there has not been a straw
poll indicating whether or not the question will pass. Another resident
asked if there is anything available stating what Home Rule means.
Trustee Hartstein stated that there are numerous publications
available on Home Rule, and also said there will be speakers available to
talk to any group wishing to know more about Home Rule.
Mr. Raysa asked that the date be added to the resolution
between "Absent" and "Approved".
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Kavitt to pass Ordinance
#79-54, amending the municipal code establishing a municipal
fire department.
In answer to a question from the audience, regarding the
logistics of an ordinance establishing a fire department before there is
funding for same, Mr. Raysa stated that we cannot fund until there is an
entity to fund.
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Trustee Hartstein pointed out that, if the referendum fails,
the ordinance will be repealed within 30 days.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Trustee Hartstein explained and read Resolution #79-72.
(79-72
There was then discussion on different methods for creating
a referendum to be put to the voters .
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to adopt Resolution
#79-72, committing the Village Board to the will of the people in the March 1 ,
1980 referendum (Fire Service) . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt, to pass Ordinance #79-55,
#79-55 calling for a special election to be held on March 1 , 1980
(Municipal Fire Department Funding) .
Following a great deal of discussion regarding the best
method of printing percentages on the ballot, President Clayton polled the
Board: "Yes" indicates favor of keeping the percentage as written on the
proposed ballot; "No" indicates favor of a change:
YES : Stone, Kavitt, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NO: Marienthal , O'Reilly, Hartstein
President Clayton voted "Yes" based on all the background
which has gone into the proposed question.
Further discussion followed on adding "ths" behind the
numbers on the two questions. President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes"
indicates favor of adding "ths" behind the numbers; "No" indicates opposition.
YES: Hartstein
NO: Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Kavitt, Gerschefske
President Clayton stated that the Village newsletter will
only contain facts on the referenda, not pros or cons.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows regarding the
passage of Ordinance #79-55:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to pass Ordinance
#79-56 #79-56, amending the provisions of Ordinance #75-26 (Hours
of Business Operation Adjacent to Residential Districts) .
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal , Mr. Balling
stated that there is sufficient parking at the Strathmore Shopping Center to
remove 10 spaces from the south end of the lot.
President Clayton stated that the manner in which the 80 '
../ buffer between the parking spaces and the residential area is achieved must
be approved by the Village Manager.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt , President Clayton
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton voted "Yes" based on the fact that Mr.
Balling will look at the situation very carefully to determine the best way
to achieve the 80' buffer between parking and residences.
ORDINANCE Mr. Brimm explained the ordinance abating this tax. Moved
#79-57 by Marienthal , seconded by Stone, to pass Ordinance #79-57,
abating all taxes for the construction of the Public Service
Center. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Mr. Brimm explained the ordinance abating this tax. Moved
#79-58 by H,artste'in, seconded by O' Reilly, to pass Ordinance #79-58,
abating a portion of the taxes levied for the installment
contract to purchase the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Mr. Brimm explained the ordinance abating this tax. Moved
#79-59 by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to pass Ordinance #79-59,
abating a portion of the taxes levied for the municipal
building bonds to construct the Municipal Buidling. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
MANNING SAVINGS Moved by Kavitt, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve Plat of
& LOAN Easement for Manning Savings & Loan Association. Easement
actions conform to the recommendations of the Village Engineer.
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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PERSONNEL Mr. Balling explained the request for change in authorized
personnel in the Department of Building and Zoning. The
change would be the elimination of a part-time clerk typist,
and the creation of a full-time clerk typist , pay grade 2. Mr. Balling
stated that there would be no budget problems in the FY 79-80 budget.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt to approve the
creation of a full-time clerk typist, page grade 2 in the Department of
Building and Zoning. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal , Stone
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling thanked the Board for their consideration.
THREAD CREEK Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O'Reilly, to refer to the
INDUSTRIAL Plan Commission the annexation and zoning (I) for approximately
12.5 acres located south of Busch Road east of Weiland in
Vernon Township (Thread Creek Industrial) . Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
NORTHWOOD Moved by Kavitt , seconded by O' Reilly to accept the Appearance
Commission recommendation of approval for Northwood Phase I ,
III tree planting program. Upon roll call , Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
HIDDEN LAKES Moved by Kavitt, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the
Appearance Commission recommendation of approval for Hidden
Lakes, architectural materials , signs , lighting, fencing
and sales trailer. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
AGENDA Mr. Balling stated that, since there were no subjects for
SCHEDULE the agenda for the December 10, 1979 workshop meeting,
there would be no meeting on that date.
Trustee O' Reilly requested that the snow removal program
be on the agenda for December 17, 1979.
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REPORTERS President Clayton requested that the reporters identify
themselves for the benefit of the Board. They were: Joy
Olson - Countryside; June Stewart - Lerner; and Gordon Walek -
The Herald.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
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Janet(. . Sirabian, Village Clerk
PASSED BY ME THIS irl-111 DAY
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Village President