1977-02-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4867
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 22, 1977, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOI .
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Marienthal .
Trustee Driscoll arrived at 8:07 P.M.
Also present were Daniel Larson , Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; and William Sommer,
Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of February 14, 1977
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mahoney to approve the minutes of February 14,
1977, as published. Upon roll call , the vote was:
IfI AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Marienthal
Il NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Driscoll , Carroll
Motion declared carried.
2. Warrant
#354
President Fabish presented Warrant #354, in the amount of $124,915.48.
Trustee Driscoll arrived.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Marienthal to approved Warrant #354 with the
addition of compensation to the election judges for the special election on
February 19, 1977, being $30 each for 55 judges which equals $1 ,650 under
General Government.
Trustee Bogart questioned the $75.56 expenditure under Club House Operating
to Illinois Bell Telephone for service from 2-4-77 to 3-3-77. He asked Mr.
Larson to check into this expense because the club house has been closed and
the phone not used.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal
NAYES: 1 - Mahoney
ABSENT: 1 - Carroll
Motion declared carried.
3. Village Manager's Report
The Board reviewed the Summary of Administrative Activities for the Month
of January 1977.
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4. President 's Report
Resolution #77-18
President Fabish read Resolution #77-18, commending Dan Larson for his service
as Village Manager and wishing him well in his new position as Village Manager
of Lincolnshire. Moved by Bogart , seconded by Mahoney to approve Resolution
#77-18. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
President Fabish presented Mr. Larson a plaque and a gift in appreciation for
his service to the citizens of Buffalo Grove.
5. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
6. Board Comments
Lake-Cook Road
Because Lake-Cook Road is extremely muddy, Trustee Bogart requested the Board to
consider closing the road until construction is complete. President Fabish
preferred to have a report from the Police Department with regard to how closing
the road would effect traffic. Mr. Larson said that eventually the road will
have to be closed, but presently the Village can require the contractor to keep
the road free of mud.
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Golf Course Referendum/Canvass
The Village Clerk announced that the judges of election in each precinct had
duly delivered the ballots, returns, and tally sheets in connection with the
special election held on the 19th day of February, 1977, posing the question
"Shall Ordinance No. 76-56 adopted by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, on November 8,
1976, entitled 'An Ordinance providing for an agreement for the purchase of
the Buffalo Grove Golf Course by installment contract by the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, ' which provides for the payment of
the principal amount of $1 ,097,000, together with interest at the rate of 7%
per annum, such payments to be made in semiannual installments on May 1 and
November 1 of each of the years 1977 to 1991 , inclusive, and authorizes the
levy of a tax to pay such installments, become effective?"
Moved by Driscoll , seconded by Rech that the Clerk open and read the return.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Carroll
Motion declared carried.
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The Clerk opened and read the return which showed the following votes cast:
Precinct Number Yes No Total ballots cast Total spoiled or defective
— ballots
1 123 18 147 6
2 139 5 144 3
3 167 22 189 3
4 185 16 201 3
5 151 20 171 1
6 85 22 107 2
7 119 11 130 0
8 198 7 205 0
9 236 5 241 3
10 427 16 443 5
11 312 22 334 3
TOTAL 2, 142 164 2 ,312 29
President Fabish read Resolution #77-19 affirming the results of the canvass
and proclaiming that Ordinance #76-56 is in full force and effect. Moved by
II Rech, seconded by Bogart to approve Resolution #77-19. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Well #6 Water Agreement
Mr. Larson requested that the Well #6 water agreement be removed from the agenda
and discussed at the next meeting.
Trustee Rech requested that Mr. Glueckert, Finance Director, prepare a realistic
projection of money to be derived from tap-on fees and system improvement fees
for funding of Well #6. She felt the projection, dated February 17, 1977,
contained projects that may or may not occur.
Moved by Bogart , seconded by Rech to table consideration of Well #6 water
agreement. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Prudential/White Hen Planned Commercial Center
President Fabish read the Plan Commission report , dated February 3, 1977,
recommending approval of the Prudential/White Hen site plan , dated February 2,
1977, subject to the following conditions:
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1 . The northwest corner building would be shown on the plan.
2. Provide screening in the buffer strip per the ordinance and the
developer would install a 6' fence subject to Appearance Control
Commission approval .
3. The developer and Village Staff will attempt to gain southbound
access onto Arlington Heights Road.
4. Screen all roof apparatus such as air-conditioning units.
5. Agree to install sidewalks and consider putting them inside the berms.
6. Finish the exterior of all buildings on all sides with face brick.
7. Berm the areas between the highway and parking lot subject to
Appearance Control Commission approval .
Thomas Conrardy of Prudential Realty Company reviewed the history of the site
and the proposed site plan. The 4 acre site located on the southeast corner
of Arlington Heights Road and Route 83, will have 3,850 square feet in restaurant,
25,550 in retail sales, and 6,400 in day care center with 232 parking spaces.
He agreed to all the conditions of the Plan Commission; however, the Village
Engineer recommends the bicycle path to be outside the berm, but he will place
them wherever the Village requests.
Discussion took place regarding the following items : 1) 50 ' buffer between day
care center and the residences, 2) screening, 3) lighting, 4) parking, 5)
multi-ownership of the property, 6) height of the buildings being between 12
and 14 feet, 7) refuse collection , 8) delivery of merchandise, 9) type of
user in the retail stores, 10) concern over the entrance onto Arlington Heights
Road.
Mr. McCoy made two suggestions: 1) use of cut off down type lighting (similar
to those used at Kohl 's) to eliminate glare to the residences and street traffic,
and 2) if the future restaurant area is not under construction at the time the
other buildings are ready for occupancy, it should be fine graded and hydroseeded.
Mr. Conrardy agreed to these suggestions.
Bradley Olsen, attorney representing homeowners of abutting property, made the
following points: 1) no traffic study was done as required by ordinance, 2)
there are no architectural drawings, 3) questioned if parking meets ordinance
requirements, 4) prefer the entire site to have solid fence, 5) prefer fence
to be placed on the petitioner 's side of the 12 ' buffer, 6) concern with noise
from the day care play area, 7) liquor license inappropriate because of closeness
to residential and day care area, 8) circulation pattern leaves no room for
delivery trucks, and 9) questioned if there is enough space for enclosed refuse
areas .
Griffin O'Dell , 1121 Belmar, referred to the Buffalo Grove Mall which is 50%
vacant, and was concerned this center would have the same problem. Mr. Conrardy
read a list of businesses that had inquired into locating in the center. Other
residents expressed concern with people cutting through their yards to get to
the center, parking on side streets, increase in traffic, and burglaries.
Lengthy discussion followed.
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Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to grant preliminary approval of the
Prudential/White Hen site plan, dated February 2, 1977, subject to conditions
attached to the Plan Commission approval , along with Mr. McCoy's two recommenda-
tions regarding lighting restrictions and hydroseeding and fine grading in the
event the restaurant is not built immediately, that there be a traffic study
made, and homeowners and Mr. Olsen be notified of Board or Appearance Control
Commission hearings on the matter. Upon roll call , the vote was:
`� AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Rech left the meeting at this time.
Crossings Park Site
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Marienthal to remove from table consideration of
transferring deed to the Crossings park site to the Park District. Upon roll
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call , the motion passed unanimously.
President Fabish read Ordinance #77-10, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF
REAL PROPERTY TO THE BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT. Moved by Bogart , seconded
by Marienthal to approve Ordinance #77-10.
Mr. Raysa reviewed with the Board the commitment for title insurance by the
Chicago Title Insurance Company.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rech, Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Well #6
John Yost of Keifer and Associates submitted and briefly reviewed final plans
and specifications for Well #6 well house and reservoir. Mr. Larson noted that
these plans will be reviewed in more detail at the meeting of February 28, 1977.
8. Executive Session
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Moved by Bogart , seconded by Marienthal to adjourn to executive session to discuss
litigation and personnel . Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:25 P.M.
Resp ip ully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village Clerks i
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 2 d day of 1977.
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Village President