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1977-03-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4877 3/7/77 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, MARCH 7, 1977, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. 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 3:20 P.M. ABSENT: Trustee Carroll Also present were Richard Glueckert, Acting Village Manager; Richard Raysa and William Raysa, Village Attorney; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; Carl Rapp, Director of Community Development; Tom Fennell , Chief Inspector; and William Sommer, Administrative Assistant. 1 . Minutes of February 28, 1977 Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 28, 1977, as published. Upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Marienthal NAPES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Driscoll , Carroll Motion declared carried. 2. President 's Report Village Manager/Appointment President Fabish stated that as a result of the last executive session, William Balling was offered and did accept the position of Village Manager. President Fabish appointed William Balling Village Manager beginning April 4, 1977. Moved by Rech, seconded by Bogart to concur with the President 's appointment. Upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: 4 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Fabish NAYES: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Mahoney ABSENT: 2 - Driscoll , Carroll Motion declared carried. Trustee Mahoney stated that he has high regard for Mr. Balling, but he abstained from voting because he felt this should be the decision of those Trustees who are staying on the Board. Golf Course Referendum President Fabish stated that at his request, Paddock Publications had sent the Village a copy of their editorial and cartoon supporting the golf course referendum. He said that this would be framed and hung in Village Hall . 4878 3/7/77 3. Questions from the Audience Garden Plots President Fabish read a letter, dated March 7, 1977, from John Seabaugh, President of Rolling Hills Landscape Contractors , Inc. , volunteering his firm's services to supply the necessary soil conditioning materials, farm grading equipment, and manpower to adequately prepare the garden plot site for planting this spring. Trustee Marienthal stated that the Village is considering the fire station/ well site on the Zale property as the garden plot site. He thanked Mr. Seabaugh for his offer of services. 4. Warrant #355 President Fabish presented Warrant #355, in the amount of $159,862.79. Trustee Driscoll arrived. Moved by Rech, seconded by Bogart to approve Warrant #1355. Certain items were questioned but no changes made. Upon roll call , the vote was : AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NAYES: 1 - Mahoney ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion declared carried. 5. Miscellaneous Comments Buffalo Grove Days Joe Sloat , 602 Maple, suggested that a meeting of civic and social organiza- tions be called to arrive at solutions to the manpower problems for Buffalo Grove Days 1977. Trustee Bogart stated that a general chairman must be appointed, and then a meeting will be called. Zoning Classifications Trustee Bogart referred to his memo regarding zoning classifications and the Plan Commission 's recommendations, dated February 23, 1977, regarding residential lot coverage. He felt the Plan Commission 's recommendations were quite adequate; i .e. R-6 and R-5 should require a side yard of 14' and a rear yard of 35' , R-4 through R-1 should require a side yard of 16' and a rear yard of 40' . He felt this would better control house size on a given lot. Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mahoney to direct the Plan Commission to hold public hearings on the recommendations. Trustee Mahoney suggested that the developers be invited to the hearings. 4879 3/7/77 Upon rol call, the vote was : AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NAYES: I - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion d-clared carried. 6. COMM TTEE OF THE WHOLE Golf Cou se Food and Bar Presiden ' Fabish read a memo, dated March 3, 1977, from Carmen Molinaro, Director .f Golf Operations , and a memo, dated March 3, 1977, from Richard Glueckert recommending certain provisions that should be made a part of a new lease for the food and bar operation at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Discussion followed. Moved by M.rienthal , seconded by Rech to appoint President Fabish, Mr. Glueckert, and Mr. Molinaro as a committee to meet with prospective lessees of the foos and bar area and make a recommendation to the Board at the next meeting. Upon roll all , the vote was: AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal NAYES: 0 None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion dec ared carried. Golf Cours- Chairs and Carpeting President Fabish read a memo, dated March 3, 1977, from Mr. McCoy regarding chairs fo the golf course club house. Discussion took place with regard to sellin• the old chairs and the price and style of new chairs. It was decided th.t Mr. McCoy should obtain more information for Board consideration at the nex meeting. Mr. McCoy . isplayed samples of carpeting used at the Glenview Golf Course and recomm-nded installation of same at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Estimated otal cost was $2,700. Lengthy discussion followed regarding lack of funds, eed for making a business attractive, alternative funding, cost of cleaning, and stretching existing carpeting, and the fact that the existing carpeting s only lZ years old. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to waive bids and direct the staff to obtain a sampling of proposals and commit for the purchase and installa- tion of th- carpeting that has been chosen as soon as reasonably possible. Upon roll all , the vote was: AYES: 2 - Mahoney, Driscoll NAPES: 3 Rech, Bogart, Marienthal ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion def:ated. 4880 3/7/77 Plaza Verde Phase II Mr. Rap, reviewed his memo, dated March 3, 1977, granting engineering approva of Plaza Verde Phase II subject to certain conditions. He said all conoitions have been met with the exception of receipt of the M.S.D. and I .E P.A. permits. Moved b Marienthal , seconded by Bogart to approve the final plat of subdivi • ion for Plaza Verde Phase II subject to conditions listed in Mr. Rapp's emo, dated March 3, 1977, with a change in amount of engineering fees du: ($8,681 .55) . Upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: ' - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion •eclared carried. Ronald erais, attorney representing Plaza Verde, presented a check, in the amount .f $8,681 .55, for engineering fees. 9 9 Golf Co rse Carpeting I, Because Trustee Carroll is absent , Trustee Mahoney requested that the question of the club house carpeting be placed on next week's agenda. He felt that the Village could get 60 or 90 day terms to pay for it. President Fabish agreed and suggested that Mr. McCoy obtain more information and the cost of stretching the existing carpeting. Ordinanc- #77-11 Trustee ahoney read Ordinance #77-11 , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 74-5 AS AMENDED, granting a height variation for Cambridge-on-the-Lake buidling #6. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Bogart to approve Ordinance #77-11 . Chester oskal , President of Leisure Technology, stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends that the variation be granted as read in the ordinanc- . In respo se to a question from Mr. Raysa, Richard Heinrich, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, stated that this is a new and different variation from the one granted in 1973, and a new public hearing was held. Upon rol call , the vote was : AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal o NAYES: - Rech ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion declared carried. Well #6 Since thr Village had not received the last redraft of the agreement between Centex a d the Village to provide for installation of a well and reservoir in the Ridg:wood Subdivision, it was decided to leave the subject on table. 1 4 831 3/7/77 Cambrid9e-on-the-Lake Sales Office Mr. Moskal stated that Leisure Technology had planned to donate the j Cambridge-on-the-Lake sales office to the Boys Club, but they have received correspondence advising that the Boys Club is no longer a reality. He said the staff has indicated that the Village would like to use the office for municipal purposes; however, Leisure Technology does not know if they will need it. He said they hope to convert the building and continue to use it as a sales office; however, if this is not feasible, they will contact the Village. Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Bogart, to table consideration of the Cambridge-on-the-Lake sales office for municipal use. Upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NAPES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion d clared carried. Coin Operated Amusement Devices President Fabish read a report , dated February 23, 1977, from the Village Clerk requesting clarification of Board intent when adopting Section II (Place of Operation) of the Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance. Trustee Mahoney requested the Board to receive a copy of the entire ordinance and copies of the minutes of the meeting when the ordinance was considered and adopted for consideration at another meeting. He said he would also like to have comnent from the Police Chief. Resolution #77-20 President Fabish read Resolution #77-20 supporting the location of a post office at the Buffalo Grove Mall . Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal to approve Resolution #77-20. Upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NAPES: Q - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion declared carried. Parking Ordinance In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal , Mr. Heinrich stated that the Z.B.A. recommendations on the Parking Ordinance should be presented to the Boari within one month. 9:40 P.M. - The President declared a recess. 9:55 P.M. - The meeting resumed. 4882 3/7/77 Projected Annual Report Mr. Glueckert reviewed the Projected Annual Report for fiscal year ending 'pril 30, 1977. Re expl _natory references (a) under Water Operation (page 56) , it was decided that the $200 per month charge for radio room operators and part- time help be evaluated and moved to a different function because the alarms for the webs and lift stations are now handled by Central Dispatch. Other i ems were questioned but no changes made. Capital Improvement Program Mr. McC.y reviewed with the Board the buildings and land, operation equipme t, and revenue impact sections of the Capital Improvement Program. Pages V I-1 and VII-4 were changed to show that no Federal Revenue Sharing Funds would be used for the Village Hall remodeling. Mr. McC•y felt the Public Service Center parking lot should be scheduled sooner han 1979-80 as shown in the book because the building will be remodel :d to house the Department of Community Development which will require more pa king. Trustee Rech requested a report on need of golf course equipment requested before ay, 1978. Trustee Rech requested the staff to consider the possibility of extending a bicyc e path along either the east or west periphery of the golf course and the cost of same. Mr. McCoy said that this would be difficult because the hol :s are too close to the property line which would be dangerous for bicycle riders. Trustee Rech suggested a fence with a protective shield. Mr. McC.y suggested that Mr. Molinaro and Mr. Dickinson make a recommendation as to location. 7. Board Comments Jaycee M-eting Trustee :ogart stated that the Jaycees scheduled a meeting to be held at the golf course club house on Wednesday, March 9, 1977, but have learned that the cannot use it because no personnel will be there. He asked if they can use it since it was previously scheduled. Mr. Raysa said that there should be no problem as long as the Village is properly covered with ins rance. He said that liquor should be barred unless the Jaycees will nam- the Village as one of the insured on their dram shop insurance. Jaycee T ailers Trustee :ogart stated that the Jaycees would like to store 2 trailers on the Lake County sewage treatment plant site. Mr. Raysa stated that other people's property should not be allowed to remain on public property unless the Village charges rental and it is covered by insurance. Moved by Bogart to allow the Jaycees to store 2 trailers at the Lake County sewage t eatment plant site on a yearly basis. There was no second to the motion. 4883 3/7/77 Trustee Mahoney felt that if the Board wishes to permit this, a public hearing should be held to learn if neighbors object. President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating interest in pursuing the matter further and "No" indicating no interest. It was noted that a "Yes" vote would favor a public hearing. The poll found the following: YES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NO: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Trustee Mahoney felt that notice should be sent to immediate adjacent homeowners. Village Attorney Richard Raysa stated that he plans to semi-retire and resigned as Village Attorney. He said that he would like to continue to work on the Centex water agreement , the Dominion law suit, the golf course purchase, and the Zale law suit since they are not complete. He said he would be available for consultation. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to accept Richard Raysa 's resignation with appreciation for his fine work for the Village. Upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion declared carried. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to appoint William Raysa as Village Attorney. upon roll call , the vote was: AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Carroll Motion declared carried. 8. Executive Session Moved by Driscoll , seconded by Mahoney to adjourn to executive session to discuss the Dominion litigation. Upon voice vote, the p motion passed unanimously. Time: 10:45 P.M. 4884 3/7/77 9. Adjournment Moved by Driscoll , seconded by Bogart to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 11 :20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Verna L. Clayton , Village Cl PASSED AND APPROVED THIS l/ day of , 1977. (0 ,, kw (1, ra-Y6170/ Village Presi ent