1977-03-28 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4901
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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 MONDAY,
MARCH 28, 1977, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Rech, Driscoll , Bogart
ABSENT: Trustees Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Also present were Richard Glueckert, Acting Village Manager; William Raysa and
Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; Carl
Rapp, Director of Community Development; Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf
Operations; and William Sommer, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of March 21 , 1977
Moved by Rech, seconded by Bogart to approve the minutes of March 21 , 1977, as
published. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
2. President 's Report
Chevy Chase Country Club
President Fabish was pleased to announce that the citizens of the Wheeling Park
District voted in favor of purchasing the Chevy Chase Country Club.
Golf Club Food and Bar
President Fabish announced that the owner of Gerry's Deli has withdrawn his
proposal to operate the food and bar area of the Buffalo Grove Golf Club. He
said the owners of the Buffalo House will be present later in the meeting to
discuss a lease to operate the area.
3. Questions from the Audience
John Panella, 342 Cottonwood, stated that the Buffalo Grove Jaycettes, in
conjunction with the Appearance Control Commission , will run the Arbor Day
Tree Planting project. He requested permission to order 600 seedlings from
the Clayey Nursery in Lake Villa at a cost of 25 each. Children will pre-
order the trees through the schools at a cost of 50 each, which will cover the
cost of administering the project. He said the Jaycettes are running the project
as a community service project; therefore, all money will be returned to the
Village. Trees will be planted on private property.
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Moved by Bogart , seconded by Rech to approve the request of the Jaycettes
to purchase 600 seedlings at a cost of 25c each. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Fourth of July
John Panella, representing the Buffalo Grove Jaycees, asked if there would be
a problem with selling food and beverage on the golf course property during
the Fourth of July festivities. President Fabish stated that the proposed lease
for the food and bar area recites that the Village will not permit any entity to
sell or give away alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages or food on the golf course
property unless said products are purchased from the Lessee. Trustee Bogart
stated that for this reason and because the area behind Village Hall will be
torn up, Buffalo Grove Days will be held at Emmerich Park with food and beverage
being sold on the property owned by Albert Frank located directly across the
street from the park.
Bicentennial Park
Mr. Panella stated that people have been walking their dogs in the Bicentennial
Park, thus causing problems. President Fabish stated that Chief Walsh will be
sending a report in this regard. The President said he plans to send a letter
to all residents in that area informing them of the problem and asking their
assistance in eliminating it.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Well #6 and Reservoir
Because representatives of Centex were unable to attend the meeting, it was
moved by Bogart, seconded by Rech to table consideration of the agreement
providing for installation of a well and reservoir in the Ridgewood Develop-
ment. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT:. 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Horatio Boulevard/Plat of Dedication
Consideration of the Horatio Boulevard plat of dedication was left on table.
Golf Club Carpeting
Because 3 Trustees were absent, consideration of the golf club carpeting was
left on table, and will be placed on next week's agenda.
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1977-78 Budget
The Board reviewed the first draft of the expense portion of the budget for
next fiscal year for the Golf Fund.
Trustee Rech was concerned that the creek-bed stabilization project had been
removed. Mr. Molinaro said that when he was asked to revise his budget, this
was one of the few items that could be removed. Discussion took place with
regard to the need for the stabilization and other line items of the budget
that could be decreased. Mr. Glueckert stated that he and Mr. Balling had
discussed this and suggest to the Board that they consider reducing the transfer
to the debt service fund and reducing the tax abatement by $10,000 to cover the
cost of the stabilization. Since a firm price from Fabriform for the project
will not be available for one more week, it was decided to continue this dis-
cussion at that time. Mr. Rapp was asked to look at the bridge and erosion of
the creek and report to the Board.
Golden Spoke Bicycle Shoy
Mr. J. Eisenbeis, owner of the Golden Spoke Bicycle Shop, was present to request
permission to change the face of his existing sign. President Fabish noted that
the Appearance Control Commission arrived at a tie vote on this request because
the manufacturer's name will be displayed. It was noted that the Commission
feels signs should be used for identification , not advertising. Discussion
followed.
Moved by Rech, seconded by Bogart to approve the request of The Golden Spoke
to change their sign face per Thomas Fennell 's memo, dated March 24 , 1977.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
1977-78 Budget
The Board reviewed the first draft of the expense portion of the budget for
next fiscal year for the following funds: Golf Course Debt Service Fund, Bond
Retirement Fund, Working Cash Fund, Police Pension Fund, and Garbage Fund.
Resolution #77-22
President Fabish read Resolution #77-22, a resolution providing for the judges
of election for the general election to be held April 19, 1977. Moved by Rech,
seconded by Driscoll to approve Resolution #77-22. Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Ordinance #77-14
President Fabish read Ordinance #77-14, an ordinance conveying the Grand
Spaulding park site to the Buffalo Grove Park District. Moved by Bogart,
seconded by Rech to approve Ordinance #77-14.
Trustee Bogart noted that the deed is subject to taxes for 1976 and subsequent
years. He felt that Resolution #72-35 requires that land donations must be
unencumbered by taxes. Mr. Raysa stated that the Village has filed for tax
exempt status, but no response has been received to this date. Trustee Bogart
said that the Park District will not accept land that has taxes due on it. Mr.
Raysa said that Grand Spaulding should pay all taxes, if any, up to the date
it was conveyed to the Village.
Trustee Rech noted that per the public hearing the land should have been zoned
R-1 , and requested that this be done prior to conveying it to the Park District.
Mr. Raysa said he would draw up an ordinance to this effect.
Moved by Rech , seconded by Bogart to table consideration of Ordinance #77-14.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech , Driscoll , Bogart, Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Golf Club Food and Bar Lease
Upon hearing that Gerry's Deli had withdrawn their proposal , representatives
of the Crepes and Steaks and Hobson House, restaurants in Long Grove, requested
to submit a proposal for the operation of the food and bar area of the Golf Club.
President Fabish stated that bids were closed 2 weeks ago. He said that unless
The Buffalo House rejects the lease, no more proposals will be accepted.
Mr. Raysa stated that he had redrawn the lease to include items that the Board
had requested at the last meeting when they were considering the Gerry's Deli
lease. Ms . Teichman requested time to discuss with their attorney the additions
made to the lease.
9:35 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
10:00 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Well #6 and Reservoir
Richard Raysa stated that Michael Morrison, attorney representing Centex Homes
of Illinois, asked that the Board be advised that Centex Homes will not sign
the Well #6 and reservoir agreement, but they will send the Securities and
Exchange Commission Form 10-K, Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for Centex Corporation fiscal year ended
March 31 , 1976. He said they will also send a letter stating that the 2 corpora-
tions are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centex. Mr. Glueckert said this has been
received.
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Dominion Development
Because 3 Trustees were absent , President Fabish stated that the executive
session to discuss litigation with Dominion Development has been deferred.
Golf Club Food and Bar Lease
The Board, Ms. Teichman, and Mr. Roeper reviewed the proposed lease for the
golf club food and bar area. After lengthy discussion , the following changes
were made:
1 . This will be a 2 year lease.
2. Paragraph 7 - television repair will be handled like other equipment,
with the Lessee paying the first $100 of repair cost.
3. Paragraph 11 - strike last 2 sentences - "occasionally" added to
third sentence.
4. Paragraph 19 - sales tax returns will be submitted to the Village on
a quarterly basis - financial records will be kept confidential .
5. Paragraph 20 - strike last 2 sentences
6. Paragraph 21 - strike last sentence - add provision that the Village
I'I will replace carpeting.
7. Paragraph 26 - strike entire paragraph
8. Paragraph 30 - the balance sheet will be required, but not the profit
and loss statement
9. Paragraph 28 - will be clarified that in case of a casualty, the rent
will not be charged during repair time.
10. Paragraph 32 - date will be inserted
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Rech to approve the lease including changes made
this evening and subject to approval of the Village Attorney and the attorney
representing The Buffalo House.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart, Mr. Roeper said if the attorney
approves the lease, they possibly can start operation on a limited basis by the
week-end, and full operation as soon as possible.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Mahoney, Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
5. Adjournment
Moved by Driscoll , seconded by Rech to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 11 : 30 P.M.
Respec ly submitted,
Verna L. Clayton , Village C1
PASSED AND- APPROVED this day of �' 1977.
LLB
Village President
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