1978-03-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5178
3/20/78
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MONDAY, MARCH 20,
1978.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove was called to order by the Clerk, in the
absence of the President, at 7:35 P.M.
`.i ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Trustees present : Rech,
Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall . President Fabish
and Trustee Stone were absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Greg Boysen, Village Engineer;
Thomas Fennell , Director of Planning and Development; and William Sommer,
Administrative Assistant.
PLEDGE The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESIDENT PRO Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Bogart to appoint Trustee
TEM Rech President Pro Tem. Upon voice vote the motion passed
unanimously.
CLERK PRO TEM Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Keister to appoint Carol
Hennenfent Clerk Pro Tem. Upon voice vote the motion passed
unanimously.
MINUTES Moved by Keister, seconded by Marienthal to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held March 6, 1978 as
published. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech , Bogart , Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Bogart to approve Warrant
#378, in the amount of $162,742.36, and authorize payment
of bills listed. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech , Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Mendenhall questioned the need for the subscription
to the Chicago Tribune and requested a polling of the Board
to determine their feelings on this matter. The Board felt
there was a need for this subscription.
PLAN COMMISSION Moved by Bogart, seconded by Marienthal to concur with
APPOINTMENT President Pro Tem Rech's appointment of James Button to
the Plan Commission for a one year term of office to expire
April 30, 1979. Upon voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
5179
3/20/78
YOUTH Trustee Bogart reported that the Youth Commission members
COMMISSION sold approximately 250 tickets over the week end with 35 -
40 people participating for the basketball game sponsored
by the Youth Commission between personnel of WWMM and the
police department. He stated approximately 310 tickets
have been sold to date and that tickets will be available
at the door. Also stated that 200 records for door prizes
are available.
PRIMARY Trustee Marienthal requested that the newspapers urge
ELECTION residents to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday,
March 21 , 1978.
FRANKLIN BLVD. Trustee Mendenhall stated that a representative of Franklin
HOSPITAL Boulevard Hospital will be present at the workshop session
of the Board March 27, 1978.
FINANCE Trustee Rech announced that there will be a meeting of the
COMMITTEE Finance Committee Tuesday evening, March 21 , 1978, 8:00 P.M.
at the Village Hall .
MONTHLY Mr. Balling presented the summary of monthly activities for
ACTIVITIES the month of February.
QUESTIONS FROM John Panella, 342 Cottonwood, asked the status of the
THE AUDIENCE permanent sign locations advertising community projects.
Mr. Balling stated that the Appearance Control Commission
and the Zoning Board of Appeals are reviewing this project
and should have a report available for the Board the first
part of April .
Mr. Panella also requested regarding the garbage contract
that efforts be made to keep the cost down and that considera-
tion be given to having one weekly pickup instead of two.
In response to a question from Mr. Panella reference the
construction of Arlington Heights Road into four lanes and
the traffic problem at Bernard and Arlington Heights Road,
Mr. Balling stated that bids have been let by Cook County
on February 8, 1978, with construction to begin in the
spring with completion, barring complications, by the end
of the year and that an evaluation of the traffic at Bernard/
Nichols Road and Arlington Heights Road is being considered
for signalization.
Mr. Panella also expressed concern over the service of the
bar and restaurant at the golf course. President Pro Tem
Rech stated that the Board is aware of the problems involved.
APPEARANCE Sherwin Rosenfeld, Appearance Control Commission member,
CONTROL was present and read his letter of resignation from the
COMMISSION Commission.
RESIGNATION
5180
3/20/78
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to pass
#78-20 Ordinance #78-20, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
TAX LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY
OF JANUARY, 1978 AND ENDING THE 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER,
1978 FOR THE BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to pass
#78-21 Ordinance #78-21 , AN ORDINANCE CHANGING STREET NAMES IN
STREET NAME SUBDIVISIONS KNOWN AS HIGHLAND POINT AND HIGHLAND GROVE.
CHANGES Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to pass
#78-22 Ordinance #78-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION
AMEND SUB- REGULATIONS (Sanitary Sewer Television Inspection Fees) .
DIVISION Upon roll call , the vote was :
REGULATIONS AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
TV INSPECTION NAYES: 0 - None
FEES ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
1978 ZONING Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to approve the
MAP 1978 Village of Buffalo Grove Comprehensive Zoning Map.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
1978 MFT Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Marienthal to grant
MATERIALS authority to bid for 1978 MFT Materials. Upon roll call
the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Bogart to defer this
`./ REFERENCE Ordinance until the April 3, 1978 board meeting. Upon
SURPLUS roll call , the vote was :
EQUIPMENT AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Ii
5181
3/20/78
ORDINANCE Mark Beaubien, attorney for Mr. Raupp, stated that all
#78-23 the recommendations of the Board have been included in
RESIDENTIAL the amended contract presented for approval this evening.
SCAVENGER
SERVICE In response to questions from Trustee Marienthal , Jim
Raupp, owner of Buffalo Grove Disposal , stated he was
willing to work with the Village reference the once weekly
pickup during the winter months instead of two, felt a
polling in the Village Newsletter to obtain the feeling
of the Village residents reference this matter was a good
idea, and would return to the Board with cost figures.
Discussion followed reference the evaluation on vehicle
usage and loading on Village streets regarding single axle
vehicles vs. double axle vehicles being harmful to Village
streets. Mr. Raupp stated he did not feel there was much
of a significant difference but was willing to work with
the Village on this evaluation. Mr. Raysa stated that the
Village can change the traffic ordinance to prohibit single
axle equipment if it is found to be harmful to the pavement.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mendenhall to approve
Ordinance No. 78-23, an ordinance directing the execution
of a contract regarding residential scavenger service
between the Village and Buffalo Grove Disposal Company,
Inc. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
NWMC ANNUAL Bill Muhlenfeld, Executive Director of the NWMC, was present
REPORT and presented a brief summary of the activities and services
of the NWMC.
FINAL PLAT OF Arnold Seaberg, consulting engineer, presented his engineering
SUBDIVISION report recommending approval of Highland Point Units IV, V,
HIGHLAND POINT & VI with the same nine conditions as those that applied for
UNITS IV, V, VI Highland Point II & III , with different numbers for bonding
and engineering fees; engineering inspection fees in the
amount of $20,503 and sewer inspection fees of $4,806. He
also recommended that sidewalk easements on the plat, because
of the proximity of some utilities, should be noted as
sidewalk and utility easements.
L. A. Guggemos, Standard Pacific-Illinois Corp. , stated they
haveno objections to Mr. Seaberg's recommendations and
presented the Board with checks in the amount of $20,573 for
engineering fees and checks in the amount of $4,806 covering
the television inspection fees for Units IV, V, & VI stating
that subdivision bonds will be available not later than
March 30, 1978.
5182
3/20/78
Carl Genrich, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated the
Plan Commission recommends approval of the Plat of Subdivision
for Units IV, V, & VI of Highland Point.
Mr. Guggemos stated a question arose as to the interpretation
of the annexation ordinance as to whether on certain streets
sidewalks fall in the right of way or in the easement. He
stated he was willing to work with the Public WorksDepartment
in the placement of the sidewalks ;that they are willing to
where the Village II put the sidewalks so states.r g
Moved by Keister, seconded by Marienthal , to approve the
Plat of Subdivision for Highland Point Units IV, V, & VI
per Plan Commission Exhibit #630-20, subject to the con-
ditions indicated by Mr. Seaberg and to defer recording
until all conditions are met. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart , Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
HIGHLAND GROVE Moved by Keister, seconded by Bogart to defer until April 3,
UNIT III 1978, to give the developer time to resolve problems with
FINAL PLAT OF regard to the County dimension problem, sidewalk right of
SUBDIVISION way problem and the right of way for the easement between
lots 14 and 15 of Block 22. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES : 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
THE CROSSINGS/ Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mendenhall to accept the Letter
LETTER OF INTENT of Agreement as presented. Mark Bischoff, President of The
Crossings Homeowners Association was present and stated they
were in agreement with the Letter of Intent as presented.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
WAGNER SCHOOL Linaya Back, School District #96 Board member, stated that
FARM SITE LAND School District #96 is requesting that the entire 11 acre
CONVEYANCE site be conveyed to the School District before their
referendum in April .
Discussion followed regarding the following: 1) conveyance
of the entire 11 acre site, 2) conveyance of Parcel A only,
and 3) conveyance of Parcel A & B retaining Parcel C until
the right of way for Brandywyn Lane is resolved. The Board's
main concern was for the right of way for Brandywyn Lane.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mendenhall to convey Parcels A
and B to School District #96 and hold Parcel C for the benefit
of School District #96 to be conveyed at a future date.
5183
3/20/78
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Keister to accept the
Warranty Deed from Levitt Residential Communities, Inc.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Bogart to pass Resolution
#78-3 #78-3, a resolution authorizing conveyance of a Quit Claim
Deed to School District #96 of ParcelsA & B. Upon roll call ,
the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
SPECIAL BOARD Moved by Keister, seconded by Mendenhall to hold a special
MEETING regular board meeting on Monday, March 27, 1978 at 7:30 to
7:45 P.M. before the Committee of the Whole Board session to
discuss a contract. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Keister, Mendenhall
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Trustees Marienthal and Bogart stated they would not be in
attendance at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Keister to adjourn the
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:50 P.M.
Carol M. Hennenfent, Clerk P o Tem
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY
OF C� , 1978.
7-qL/2
Village President