1980-02-25 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 5617
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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, FEBRUARY 25, 1980.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7: 35 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,
Gerschefske. Also present were William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa , Village Attorney; William Sommer, Assistant Village
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Jim Truesdell , Village
Planner; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein to approve the APPROVAL OF
minutes of the February 4, 1980 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call , MINUTES . __
Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Village Treasurer Paul Kochendorfer read Warrant #421 . Moved WARRANT #421
by O 'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to approve Warrant #421 in the
amount of $264,318.88 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Brimm, Mrs. Hennenfent, and Mrs. COMMISSIONER'S
Lynch for the excellent job that they did in organizing the RECEPTION
Commissioner's Reception held on February 24, 1980.
President Clayton appointed Rosalie Kaszubowski to the Plan _PLAN COMMISSION
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1982. Moved by APPOINTMENT- '
O' Reilly, seconded by Marienthal , to concur with President
Clayton 's appointment. President Clayton then recognized
Mrs. Kaszubowski , and thanked her for her willingness to
sere the Village. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
President Clayton re-appointed Mary Jo Reid to the Plan Com- PLAN COMMISSION
mission for a term to expire April 30, 1981 ; Jordan Shifrin to RE-APPOINTMENTS
the Plan Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1982; Patrick
Shields to the Plan Commission for a term to expire April 30,
1983; Gerald Davis to the Plan Commission for a term to expire
April 30, 1983; and Gary Glover to the Plan Commission for a
term to expire April 30, 1983. Moved by Marienthal , seconded by
Hartstein, to concur with President Clayton 's re-appointments.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
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President Clayton appointed Pat Carr to the Appearance APPEARANCE
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1981 . Moved by COMMISSION
Hartstein, seconded by O 'Reilly, to concur with President APPOINTMENT
Clayton 's appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton announced that Congressman Crane's staff CONGRESSMAN
case worker will be at the Village Hall on February 26, 1980 CRANE 'S -
between 11 :00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. , to assist in any problems REPRESENTATIVE
that anyone might be having with the federal government.
Trustee Hartstein brought to the Board's attention that RTA TESTIMONY
Chairman Goldspiel of the Transportation Commission will be
testifying at the RTA hearing relating to the Northwest Cook
County Public Transportation Plan on February 27, 1980. This
testimony has been distributed to the Trustees, and Trustee
Hartstein stated that, if anyone had anything to add to this
report, Mr. Goldspiel would welcome any suggestions from Board
members. President Clayton stated that she felt the proposed
testimony was excellent and stated that she had nothing further
to add to it. There were no additions from any of the Trustees .
Trustee Hartstein thanked the members of the Home Rule Citizen 's REFERENDA
Committee, and the Fire Protection Citizen 's Committee for all COMMITTEES
of their hard work in informing the public of the upcoming
municipal election. Mr. Hartstein also thanked all of the
local newspapers for the effort they have made to inform the
residents of the two issues in the March 1 , 1980 election.
President Clayton asked that certificates of appreciation be
issued to each of the members of these committees, and placed
on a future agenda.
Mr. Balling stated that the Final Report, Phase II of the NORTHWEST
Northwest Suburban Water System has been filed with the SUBURBAN"
member municipalities. WATER SYSTEM
The first meeting of the Board of Directors to review both the
fiscal study and the engineering study for Phase II will be held
this Thursday evening, February 28, 1980.
The target date for re-submission of Buffalo Grove's comments
to Venture is May 7, 1980. This will be the subject of a Work-
shop session early in April .
A resident of Caren Court stated that he and his neighbors CAREN COURT
are still experiencing severe drainage problems in their DRAINAGE
backyards. He said that Levitt has made all the corrections PROBLEM
that they are going to make. They are not able to use their
yards at all because of the water and mud from the drainage.
Mr. Boysen explained the steps that the Village has required
Levitt to do. Not all things have been completed to the
satisfaction of the Village. He said that nothing more can be
done until spring, after the weather breaks and the snow melts.
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The resident from Caren Court stated that they are not
getting any satisfaction from the Village.
Mr. Boysen stated that, in April or May, he will know if
there is a problem, and then there might be some additional
work required, which could take some more time. Mr . Boysen
stated that, in early spring, they will look at the situation,
and file a report with a copy to the homeowner and the Board.
Mr. Boysen stated that he can assure the homeowners that they
will continue to monitor the situation and work with Levitt.
He is confident that Levitt will work on the problem until
they come to a solution.
Mr. Boysen reviewed the situation which has caused this
problem. One part of the problem is that the residents behind
these properties will not allowthe Village or Levitt on their
property to correct the situation on Caren Court.
Trustee O'Reilly asked that the Village, before spring, look
into forcing the other residents to allow Levitt on their
property, if necessary, to correct this situation.
Trustee Hartstein stated that what we are looking for is:
1 . The advice of the Village Attorney as to the legal
recourse available if it is necessary to have
availability to the adjacent property.
2. The advice of staff, at the earliest possible time,
as to what is necessary, and the steps necessary to
correct it.
President Clayton asked that the Caren Court residents , as well
as the Board, be kept informed as to what is taking place,
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated CONSENT
that any member of the audience or the Board could request AGENDA
that an item be removed for full discussion. There were
no such requests .
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Ordinance #80-8, ORDINANCE #80-8
An ordinance changing Windfield Court West to Rose Court West. Street Name t
Change
The Village Board recently renamed Windfield Drive in honor of
William Rose. The renaming of Windfield Court West was
inadvertently left out of the original ordinance.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Ordinance #80-9, ORDINANCE #80-9
an ordinance amending Ordinance #80-5, An Ordinance Providing ELECTION JUDGES
for Election Judges .
This ordinance provides for the needed election judges for
the March 1 , 1980 referenda for Home Rule and Fire Service.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #80-5, RESOLUTION #80-5
a resolution approving the construction contract for the Busch Construction
Road, Checker Road, and 11 Route 83 intersection improvement. Contract ' '
This resolution authorizes the Village President and Village
Clerk to execute the construction contract for the improvement
and realignment of the Busch Road, Checker Road and 11 83
intersection.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #80-6, RESOLUTION #80-6
a resolution for improvement by municipality under the Illinois Intersection
Highway Code (Busch, Checker, 11 83 intersection) . Improvement
This resolution appropriates the Village's share of Motor
Fuel Tax Funds for the Busch Road, Checker Road and 11 83
intersection improvement.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #80-7, RESOLUTION #80-7
a resolution which will serve as a surety bond when permits are Permits or' --
requested by the Village of Buffalo Grove to do work in state work- 1-6—sTte
rights-of-way. rights-of-way
The Village is required to adopt, on a yearly basis , a resolution
which serves as a surety bond for work the Village may perform in
State ROW's.
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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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to accept bids for FY1980-81
fiscal year 1980-81 vehicles. VEHICLES
Pursuant to the Village's Central Garage Program, bids were
received for vehicles scheduled to be replaced in FY 80-81 .
Authorization is requested to purchase vehicles from the lowest
qualified bidder, and rejection of all bids for a Police Station
Wagon.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to authorize execution INSTALLMENT
of the purchase agreement for the Xerox 3100 for the Police PURCHASE
Department. AGREEMENT
XEROX
The purchase of a Xerox 3100 with a full service maintenance
agreement for the use of the Police Department has been shown to
be more advantageous than current rental charges.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to approve the Plat of PLAT OF
Vacation - Utility Easement for Steepleview Condominiums. VACATION
STEEPLEVIEW
A blanket easement was established for this development to
insure adequate Village easements. The proposed Plat of
Vacation only vacates Village easements within a 5 foot envelope
surrounding the buildings constructed to date. The remaining
easement meets the requirements of the Village.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton announced that the B-5 Zoning Ordinance ZONING
was not ready at this time, and would be placed on the agenda ORDINANCE B-5
for March 3, 1980.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to refer the ORCHARDS
Orchards Condominium Development to the Plan Commission CONDOMINIUM
with the followingconsiderations: a__.NT
DEVELOPMENT
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1 . That the possibility of adding the lot to the south
of the development be explored thoroughly.
2. Whether or not the Village has adequate water to service
this development.
3. That a tree survey be made available to the Plan Commission.
4. That the possibility of having 4-story buildings with
underground parking, rather than 3-story buildings, be
explored.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to postpone the EXECUTIVE
Executive Session until after the scheduled Workshop Session. SESSION
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The Special Meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
l&' C1. 1cta,
Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS La'`L DAY
OF yl yta, 1 _ , 1980.
illage President
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