1977-08-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5045
8/15/77
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1977, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8: 10 P.M. Those present
stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and
found the following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone,
Mendenhall
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Charles McCoy, Acting Village Engineer and Director of Public
Works; and Thomas Fennell , Acting Director of Community Development and
Chief Inspector.
1 . Minutes of August 8, 1977
Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held August 8, 1977, with the following additions:
Page 5042 - paragraph 4 - add to the first sentence "and approximately
$6,000 to $7,000 for foundation."
Page 5044 - paragraph 4 - add "President Fabish reminded the Board that
Trustee Rech requested a delay of two weeks."
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Bogart , Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN : 1 - Stone
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried with additions noted.
2. President 's Report
Teen Center
President Fabish read a letter from Carol Dreiling thanking the Board
members who voted for the youth center.
Board Meetings
After discussion, it was decided to hold a Board meeting on August 29,
1977, which is a fifth Monday, and eliminate the regular meeting scheduled
for September 6, 1977.
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3. Village Manager's Report
Mr. Balling reviewed the Summary of Administrative Activities for the
Month of July, 1977.
4. Questions from the Audience
Michael Klees, 328 Cherrywood, stated that he needs a zoning ordinance
variation on amount of space between his primary house and an accessory
building in order to construct a room addition. It was noted that the
ordinance requires 10 ' or greater, and his buildings would be 6'7" apart.
Because the Zoning Board of Appeals advised that the ordinance does not
permit them to grant a variance of this kind, Mr. Klees requested the
Board to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance. Discussion
followed.
Moved by Keister, seconded by Bogart to direct the Plan Commission and the
Z.B.A. to investigate the possibility of amending the Zoning Ordinance
specifically with respect to varying the 10 ' minimum requirement between
a primary building and secondary building on a property. Upon roll call ,
the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
5. Warrant #365
President Fabish presented Warrant #365, in the amount of $270,243.85.
Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to approve Warrant #365.
Trustee Marienthal objected to the expenditure for a Herald subscription for
Mr. McCoy and Chief Walsh because he felt it was not necessary. Mr. Balling
said that three copies are ordered for the various departments so that the
paper may be monitored and so that citizen questions, due to news articles,
may be answered. Discussion followed.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of purchasing
future subscriptions for the Herald, and "No" indicating opposition. The
poll found the following:
YES: 3 - Bogart, Stone, Mendenhall
NO: 2 - Marienthal , Keister
ABSENT: 1 - Rech.
A roll call on the motion found the following:
AYES: 4 - Bogart , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAPES: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
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Buffalo Grove Days
Trustee Bogart reported that the Buffalo Grove Days Committee has completed
their plans for the festivities to be held on September 3 and 4, 1977. On
September 3, there will be a petting zoo, circus, teen band, soccer game,
beer and brat fest, and an E.S. D.A. helicopter demonstration. On September 4,
there will be a parade at 1 :00 P.M. followed by a drum and bugle corps com-
petition at 5:00 P.M. He thanked Trustee Marienthal for all of his work in
planning of the Sunday events. He said there is a good possibility that
festivities could make a profit, and suggested that they be donated to the
youth center.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Marienthal that profits from Buffalo Grove Days,
1977, be directed to the youth center project.
Trustee Marienthal said that tickets for the drum and bugle corps competition
will be on sale at Kohl 's , Bank of Buffalo Grove, Rose Lynn Flooring, Bell
Liquors , and the Village Hall . He said if 1 ,000 tickets are pre-sold, a
profit for Buffalo Grove Days is assured. If profits are donated to the youth
center, all citizens will be given the opportunity of supporting the center by
purchasing a ticket. Tickets are $3.00 for adults and $1 .50 for children
under 16.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Youth Center
Trustee Mendenhall said that he attended last week's Park District meeting
to appeal to them for their support and assistance in establishing the youth
center. He said he received a very positive response, and one of the
Commissioners indicated that if and when they decided to go to referendum,
there would be the possibility that funds for the youth center could be
included.
6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Well #6
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo, dated August 11 , 1977, recommending the
Board authorize execution of Contract III (well instrumentation) to Okeh
Electric effective August 19 unless the staff is able to secure a more
competitive proposal . Discussion followed.
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Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Bogart to award and authorize execution
of Contract III for Well #6 with Okeh Electric, in the amount of $68,015,
effective August 19 , 1977, unless staff can suitably substitute. Upon roll
call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #77-39
The Board reviewed Ordinance #77-39, an amendment to the Vehicle License
Ordinance providing for no fee for antique cars . Trustee Stone saw no purpose
for this ordinance. He noted that the Village recently raised the price of
vehicle stickers for additional revenue, and he did not feel purchase of a
sticker for antique cars was a hardship since they are a hobby or a luxury.
President Fabish said that the State licenses this type of car at a reduced
fee with the stipulation that they may be used in parades only. Discussion
followed.
Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to pass Ordinance #77-39, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VEHICLE LICENSE ORDINANCE NO. 77-17. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Bogart , Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAPES: 1 - Stone
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Proclamation
President Fabish proclaimed the week of August 15, 1977, as Junior Club
Woman Week.
Pat Bentley, President of the Buffalo Grove Junior Woman 's Club, read a
letter, dated July 18, 1977, thanking the Village for support given to
them during the past six years.
Dominion Re-Subdivision
The Board reviewed the Plan Commission recommendation for approval of the
Dominion plat of re-subdivision. Property is located on the southwest corner
of Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee Road.
Trustee Keister noted that per Subdivision Regulations, the plat should show
a building set-back line; however, he also noted that approval of this plat
is delineated in the Stipulation and Order set forth by the Circuit Court of
Cook County.
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Mr. Fennell stated that B zoning requires a 25' buffer strip from a r.o.w.
line, but it may be varied depending on the actual placement of the building
on the lot, but it does not require a building set-back line. He noted that
location of the buildings is set forth on the exhibits to the Stipulation
and Order. Trustee Keister felt that all future business plats should show
the building location. Because of dispute regarding interpretation of this
requirement, it was decided a legal opinion is necessary. It was noted that
interpretation of the require ent w not necessary for this plat action
because of the court order. � said that this plat will not
set a precedent for future plats because this is special due to the court
order.
Moved by Keister, seconded by Mendenhall to approve the Dominion final plat
of re-subdivision, dated July 12, 1977, in accordance with Exhibit #1 of the
court order.
Mr. McCoy stated that Chapter 109 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, Section 1 ,
etc. (Plat Act) , requires that if the topography is to be changed, a registered
professional engineer must sign the plat stating that it will not harm the
surrounding area. He said the present owners cannot sign to that because
they are not going to change the topography but the builders will . He said
other Villages have advised that they have passed a resolution or ordinance
at the same time as final plat action to be filed with the County with the
plat. Mr. Raysa said certified copies of the minutes would suffice.
Trustee Bogart said that during discussions , the developer and staff had
advised that only right hand turns onto Dundee Road could be made because
the median barrier extends past the exit; however, he noted that this is not
the case. He requested the staff to advise the cost and timing of extending
the barrier past the exit. Mr. Sheridan, President of Dominion Development
Company, said that they agreed to post a sign for right turn in and right
turn out. Trustee Bogart requested staff to contact the State to determine
if the barrier could be extended.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Highland Grove Unit
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mendenhall to approve Highland Grove Unit I
(model area) in accordance with the Appearance Control Commission recommenda-
tion of August 9, 1977. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
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Village Hall/Public Service Center Interior
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo, dated August 11 , 1977, outlining furnishings
needed for the Village Hall and Public Service Center when the remodeling
project is complete. He requested authorization to solicit bids on these
interior elements.
Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Keister to direct the staff to secure bids
on the interior elements.
In response to questions, Mr. Fennell said he requested the bid documents to
limit manufacturers to three to preclude the possibility of manufacturers
with lesser quality material at a lesser price from becoming involved in the
competitive bidding.
In response to questions , Mr. Balling said that at the September 19 workshop,
a full presentation of the entire interior element package will be made.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Village Board Procedures
Trustee Mendenhall reviewed his memo, dated August 10, 1977, enumerating
procedures that could be followed to shorten the length of Village Board
meetings.
After discussion , it was decided consideration of these procedures should be
placed on the next available agenda.
7. Executive Session
Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to adjourn to executive session to
discuss land acquisition. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Time: 9:30 P.M.
8. Adjournment
The Board returned to the council chamber.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Bogart to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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Time: 11 : 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this c:.7a day of (.2.74-€...m.---/ , 1977.
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