1977-04-25 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4926
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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,
APRIL 25, 1977, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. Girl Scout Troop
279 presented the colors, and those present stood and pledged allegiance to
the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Carroll ,
Marienthal
ABSENT: Trustee Bogart
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; Carl Rapp, Director of
Community Development; and William Sommer, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of April 18, 1977
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Carroll to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held April 18, 1977, as published. The following addition
was made:
Page 4924 - end of second paragraph - Trustee Rech asked if the financial
problem experienced by the Village was due to a revenue or an expense problem
for this year. Mr. Balling replied that it was a revenue problem.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried with addition made.
2. Warrant #358
President Fabish presented Warrant #358, in the amount of $501 ,476.58. Moved
by Marienthal , seconded by Carroll to approve Warrant #358. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 1 - Mahoney
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
3. President 's Report
Buffalo Creek Retention Basin
President Fabish reported that Mayor Robert Coffin of Long Grove had advised
him that the Buffalo Creek Retention Basin project seemed to be in jeopardy,
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and that it will be discussed at their Board meeting on April 26, 1977.
Trustee Rech will represent Buffalo Grove at that meeting.
4. Questions from the Audience
Don Feldman, 648 Stanford Lane, asked the status of the Village's efforts
in cleaning the area of Frenchman 's Cove. Mr. Balling stated that the staff
has been in contact with Arlington Heights regarding this matter, and that a
report will be sent to the Board within the next few weeks. Mr. Balling was
asked to advise Mr. Feldman of any communication received from Arlington Heights
to this regard.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Ordinance #77-17
Mr. Balling summarized Ordinance #77-17, VEHICLE LICENSE ORDINANCE. This
ordinance increases the price of vehicle stickers for all passenger vehicles
for noncommercial purposes having more than 35 horsepower to $15.00 annually,
$7.50 semi-annually. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to approve Ordinance
#77-17. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #77-18
President Fabish read Ordinance #77-18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 72-27 AS AMENDED, BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR WATER TAP ON FEES
IN CONNECTI'1N WITH THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM. Moved by Rech, seconded by
Marienthal to approve Ordinance #77-18. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Ridgewood Unit #2
Mr. Balling stated that the final plat of subdivision for Ridgewood Unit #2
has received affirmative recommendations from the staff and the Plan Commission.
He then referred to Mr. Rapp's memo, dated April 21 , 1977, recommending
engineering approval subject to 7 conditions. He noted that the first 3
conditions have been accomplished, and the other conditions are customarily
processed in conjunction with the building of the subdivision .
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to approve the final plat of sub-
division for Ridgewood Unit #2 in accordance with all the recommendations
outlined in Mr. Rapp's memo, dated April 21 , 1977.
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Trustee Rech noted that no sidewalks are shown on the plat. Mr. Balling
explained that the sidewalks are in conjunction with the bike path system
and there will not be sidewalks on both sides of all streets, but they will
be installed in accordance with the site plan. Mr. Rapp stated that side-
walks are shown on the engineering plans.
Mr. Raysa questioned the "hereby dedicated" area. Plan Commissioner
Mendenhall said the area will contain a street with an island in the
center.
Mr. McCoy stated that according to the Plat Act of the State of Illinois, a
surveyor cannot attest to some future engineering. He can attest only to
the legal layout of the land. Trustee Rech stated that if this is the case,
in the future the Board should require a double set of exhibits to assure
future engineering. Mr. McCoy suggested that engineering plans be included
in packets for final plat approval .
Mr. Raysa referred to condition #5 of Mr. Rapp's memo, and noted that it does
not specifically say that the Village Engineer has the final approval for a
specific model on a specific lot with regard to drainage. Mr. Rapp stated
that the intent is there, and it can be controlled; therefore, he anticipated
no problem.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Canvass Votes
The Clerk announced that the judges of election in each precinct had duly
delivered the ballots, returns and tally sheets in connection with the election
for 3 Village Trustees held on April 19, 1977.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Carroll that the Clerk open and read the return.
Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. The Clerk then opened and
read the return which showed the following votes cast for the persons indicated:
PRECINCT #1 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 37
Joseph Pecoraro 13
Edward A. Osmon 18
Stephen H. Stone 34
Clarice V. Rech 39
Total ballots cast 49
Total spoiled ballots 2
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PRECINCT #2 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 35
Joseph Pecoraro 19
Edward A. Osmon 27
Stephen H. Stone 26
Clarice V. Rech 34
Total ballots cast 54
Total spoiled ballots 0
PRECINCT #3 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 38
Joseph Pecoraro 16
Edward A. Osmon 19
Stephen H. Stone 29
Clarice V. Rech 33
Total ballots cast 49
Total spoiled ballots 0
PRECINCT #4 For Village Trustee:
Howard J . Keister 48
Joseph Pecoraro 13
Edward A. Osmon 27
Stephen H. Stone 26
Clarice V. Rech 46
Paul Kochendorfer 1
Tom Mahoney 1
Total ballots cast 59
Total spoiled ballots 0
PRECINCT #5 For Village Trustee:
Howard J . Keister 50
Joseph Pecoraro 27
Edward A. Osmon 23
Stephen H. Stone 37
Clarice V. Rech 54
Elmer James Shirley 1
Total ballots cast 71
Total spoiled ballots 3
PRECINCT #6 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 31
Joseph Pecoraro 18
Edward A. Osmon 29
Stephen H. Stone 31
Clarice V. Rech 33
Total ballots cast 53
Total spoiled ballots 0
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PRECINCT #7 For Village Trustee:
Howard J . Keister 34
Joseph Pecoraro 13
Edward A. Osmon 22
Stephen H. Stone 19
Clarice V. Rech 31
Total ballots cast 45
Total spoiled ballots 1
PRECINCT #8 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 68
Joseph Pecoraro 28
Edward A. Osmon 37
Stephen H. Stone 53
Clarice V. Rech 83
Total ballots cast 105
Total spoiled ballots 3
PRECINCT #9 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 65
Joseph Pecoraro 28
Edward A. Osmon 35
Stephen H. Stone 58
Clarice V. Rech 51
Total ballots cast 88
Total spoiled ballots 0
PRECINCT #10 For Village Trustee:
Howard J . Keister 147
Joseph Pecoraro 43
Edward A. Osmon 34
Stephen H. Stone 82
Clarice V. Rech 129
Total ballots cast 162
Total spoiled ballots 0
PRECINCT #11 For Village Trustee:
Howard J. Keister 88
Joseph Pecoraro 51
Edward A. Osmon 20
Stephen H. Stone 52
Clarice V. Rech 73
Total ballots cast 108
Total spoiled ballots 1
Resolution #77-25
President Fabish read Resolution #77-25, a resolution declaring Howard Keister,
Clarice Rech, and Stephen Stone as Trustees for 4 year terms.
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Moved by Driscoll , seconded by Mahoney to approve Resolution #77-25. Upon
roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Rech
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
The Village Clerk administered the oath of office to Mr. Keister, Mrs. Rech,
and Mr. Stone.
Trustees Mahoney and Driscoll stepped down from the dias and the new Trustees
took their positions.
Resolution #77-26
President Fabish read Resolution #77-26, a resolution of appreciation for
Jerry Driscoll as retiring member of the Board of Trustees. Moved by Carroll ,
seconded by Keister to approve Resolution #77-26. Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Carroll , Marienthal , Keister, Stone
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
The President presented Mr. Driscoll with a plaque and gift in appreciation
for his service to the Village.
Resoltuion #77-27
President Fabish read Resolution #77-27, a resolution of appreciation for
Tom Mahoney as retiring member of the Board of Trustees. Moved by Keister,
seconded by Rech to approve Resolution #77-27. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Rech, Carroll , Marienthal , Keister, Stone
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
The President presented Mr. Mahoney with a plaque and gift in appreciation
for his service to the Village.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Marienthal to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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Time: 9: 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village erk
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1977.
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Village President
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