1976-05-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4576
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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, MAY 17,
1976, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
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PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll
Trustee Driscoll arrived at 8:25 P.M.
ABSENT: Trustee Marienthal
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa and William
Raysa, Village Attorney; James Shirley, Village Treasurer; Arnold Seaberg,
Village Engineer; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; William Davis,
General Superintendent; and William Whited, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of May 10, 1976
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held May 10, 1976, as published. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Carroll , President Fabish
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Bogart
ABSENT: 2 - Driscoll, Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
2. President 's Report
Trespassing/Vandalism Ordinance
President Fabish read a letter of invitation from the Village of Northbrook to
attend a meeting on May 27, 1976, at 7: 30 P.M. to discuss a proposed Trespass/
Vandalism Ordinance. The Police Departments of Buffalo Grove, Wilmette, Glenview,
and Northbrook have been working on the proposed ordinance.
Blood Commission
Trustee Mahoney requested that the budgeted amount for the Blood Commission be
changed to $250 in the final budget document. This amount is necessary if the
Commission is to maintain their Blood Donor plaque.
Metropolitan Sanitary District
�-/ President Fabish read an invitation from the M.S. D. to attend the dedication of
their water reclamation plant in Schaumburg on June 4, 1976, at 10:00 A.M.
Sewer/Water Rate
President Fabish referred to a recent news article which stated there would be
an increase in the sewer rate for Lake County. He did not want the people in
the Lake County portion of the Village to be concerned because he did not foresee
an increase in the near future. If federal funding is obtained, there will be no
difference in rates.
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3. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Ordinance #76-26
President Fabish read Ordinance #76-26, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #72-36
BEING AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE COLLECTOR. The ordinance
increased the salary of the Collector to $667 per month.
Moved by Bogart , seconded by Mahoney to approve Ordinance #76-26.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Larson stated that this
amount, combined with the Clerk's salary, is the amount budgeted for the next
fiscal year for Mrs. Clayton 's total salary. Upon roll call , the vote was:
li AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , President Fabish
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Driscoll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Share-Plus 3
The Board reviewed an invoice, in the amount of $5,000.00, from Share + 3 for
establishment of a start-up fund to finance expenses in connection with a joint
effort to purchase water from the City of Chicago.
In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Larson stated that this
initial amount was not pro-rated in accordance with population. He said this
"seed" money is to develop a base from which to begin, but any additional expenses
will be on a pro-rated basis. It is yet to be decided if pro-ration will be
based on water usage, population, assessed valuation, or distance from the water.
Mr. Larson reviewed his memo, dated May 13, 1976, regarding Share + 3 and the
options they are investigating. It was noted that financial participation will
entitle the Village to one seat and one vote on the Board of Directors. Dis-
cussion took place regarding allocation of Lake Michigan water, use of funds,
and provisions of membership agreement. Trustee Driscoll arrived during the
discussion.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to authorize payment of $5,000 to Share + 3
and direction that President Fabish and Mr. Larson may participate in the Venture.
It was noted that it is the intent of President Fabish and Mr. Larson to keep
the Board apprised of any serious policy decisions or commitments made by the
Venture.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Larson stated that this $5,000
is included in the Budget for the next fiscal year.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
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AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart
NAPES: 1 - Carroll
*Correction *Jim Shirley questioned what the liability of the
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal Village would be after the Village dropped out of
the program, if they so desired, and Trustee Carroll
Motion declared carried. stated her no vote was based on her evaluation of the
incomplete intormation available at tTis time in
Ilj Opticom Units reply to this question.
The Board viewed a fifteen minute film, Safety. at the Signal , which described
the capabilities of opticom units.
Discussion took place with regard to capabilities of the units, behavior of
drivers, cost of units, installation and maintenance, and number of units needed.
Trustee Carroll stated that she had contacted Mr. Hanson , Village Manager of
Arlington Heights, and found that they have opticom on traffic signals at all
major intersections of their Village. He felt that they are effective in moving
the flow of traffic out of the way of approaching emergency vehicles. They have
had no accidents since installing the units. With regard to reckless driving
on the part of emergency vehicle drivers, Mr. Hanson felt it is up to the Police
and Fire Chiefs to impress upon their men not to disregard safety and good
driving habits. Trustee Carroll referred to a memo, dated April 30, 1976,
from Fire Chief Wayne Winter in which he stated that he felt a recent accident
at Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads could have been avoided if opticom had
been in operation.
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Rech to advertise for bids on installation of
Opticom units on the traffic signals at Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads
and at Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads in the interest of the safety of emergency
vehicle drivers and other drivers.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Larson stated that the units
would be paid from Motor Fuel Tax Fund.
*Correction Trustee Mahoney asked that the Fire Protection District be asked whether it is
willing and able to pay half the cost of the units.
Mr. McCoy did not think it was necessary to go out for bids on the units
because there is only one supplier.
After discussion, it was moved by Carroll , seconded by Rech to table consideration
of the opticom units until the following questions are answered:
1 . Cost of maintenance
2. Financial participation by the Wheeling Fire Protection District
3. Necessity of bids
4. Price of emitters for Police cars
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Countryside Boys Club
-Correction The Board reviewed Mr. Raysa 's legal opinion , dated May 11 , 1976, regarding
lease of Municipal property to the Countryside Boys Club. It was Mr. Raysa's
ega opinion, in order to have the Countryside Toys club Tease this property,
that the Boara should make a policy decision.
Trustee Bogart read a proposed resolution that would enable the Village to
lease the property behind the Village Hall to the Countryside Boys Club.
Trustee Mahoney felt that the resolution should be passed after Plan Commission
and Board hearings.
Trustee Carroll stated that Paul Soucy, Director of Civil Defense, has requested
the Federal and State governments for a legal opinion with regard to closing
or moving the heliport that is located on the property in question. Mr. Soucy
*Correction has returned a check, in -excess of $500, for yearly maintenance of the
heliport to the Federal government with an explanation that the heliport may
be condemned for other use. The heliport is shown on legal aerial survey maps
-Correction and listed as Buffalo Grove's Civil Defense heliport. Mr. Soucy has started
condemnation proceedings on the heliport , but the proceedings can be withdrawn
within 30 days if the heliport is to remain. If the heliport is closed, Mr.
-Correction Soucy has asked that he and his staff have exclusive rights as to*choice of
another site. Lengthy discussion followed.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of the concept of
leasing the land to the Boys Club and "No" indicating opposition. The poll
found the following:
YES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NO: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Rech to refer the Countryside Boys Club' s request
to the Plan Commission and Appearance Control Commission for review.
Trustee Rech stated that she did not favor the proposed location for the Boys
Club for the following reasons:
1 . Previous Board felt it appropriate that a heliport be located there.
2. It is too close to Lake Cook Road.
3. There is inadequate parking.
*Correction 4. `Because of the size and limitations on the property she felt she
would prefer the location be elsewhere.
President Fabish felt the location is good because when old Lake Cook Road is
�./ closed, parking space will be available. He felt club use near public facilities
creates less neighborhood problems.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Seaberg stated there is not
enough space on the Public Service building site for the Boys Club building.
Trustee Bogart stated that the Cambridge on the Lake model building may not be
available to the Boys Club much longer. He noted that if the building is on
Village property and the Boys Club becomes inactive, the building could be used
for office space.
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Discussion took place regarding other locations for the building and length of
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staff to ihfarm the deVeToper oT Cambridge-on- he-Lake (i'h e owner of tne duilainq to
Upon roll call, the vote was: be donated to the Boys Club) that the sales office
#ru t l dThg coula be left on its present site until
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll Bogart , Carroll der the board ras made a rival
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NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Perma-Line Street Marking System
Mr. Davis reviewed his report, dated March 10, 1976, regarding a street striping
program. He felt that Perma-line would be more economical and durable.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to authorize expenditure of $1 ,472.00 per
year for five years for the Perma-line street marking system and to waive bids.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Police Pension Fund Report
After review, it was moved by Bogart , seconded by Rech to accept the Police
Pension Fund annual report for fiscal year ended April 30, 1976. Upon roll
call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Evert Farm
President Fabish read a letter, dated May 5, 1976, from Robert F. Brandwein
requesting annexation and R-9 zoning under Planned Unit Development Ordinance
for 23 acres located east of Route 83 and south of the proposed extension of
Pauline Avenue. Requested density was 12 to 16 units per acre.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Bogart to refer the request to the Plan Commission
for hearings.
Trustee Rech noted that the request complies with the Master Plan, but she
questioned R-9 zoning under the current PUD because it should be a multiple
jurisdiction instead of R-9. She noted that the PUD ordinance does not permit
16 units per acre.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
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AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart
NAPES: 1 - Carroll
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Larson stated that the
*Correction developer is considering a combination of cluster townhomes with three story
walk-ups (all condominium ownership) or all three story walk-ups (all condo-
minium ownership) . Discussion followed *in which Trustee Carroll asked the Board to
regq st re information fr m ibe developer re i s
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on the development is available. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
5. Board Comments
Appearance Control Commission
Trustee Rech stated that she feels the Appearance Control Commission is brought
into the planning procedure late. The Commission has found some developments
that they consider unfit for Buffalo Grove, but the developer is almost at the
point of obtaining building permits before the Appearance Control Commission
becomes involved. She suggested that the Commission be involved at an earlier
date in the review process.
Mr. Larson stated that the Village has attempted to do this by means of an
Appearance Control Commission liaison to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Bogart stated that the Appearance Control Commission has a series of
problems and complaints and suggested that a roundtable discussion be held to
solve these problems.
Trustee Carroll stated that members of the Commission have indicated to her
that they feel the Commission should be involved before annexation agreements
are signed.
It was decided to have a joint roundtable discussion among the Appearance
Control Commission, Plan Commission , and Village Board.
Coo,per Advisory Council
President Fabish read a letter, dated May 17, 1976, from Barbara Floyd, Chair-
woman of the James F. Cooper Junior High School Community Advisory Council ,
requesting representation from elected officials.
After discussion, it was decided that each Trustee should answer the letter
in their own way.
Garden Plots
Trustee Carroll stated that the original aim of the Garden Plot project was to
lease 100 plots in order to break even financ
ially. To date, 49 plots have been
leased.
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Mr. Larson stated that Trustee Marienthal has requested that leasing of the plots
be extended one more week.
Discussion took place regarding cost of subsidizing the project. It was decided
to extend the leasing for one week.
6. Executive Session
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to adjourn to executive session to
discuss personnel and litigation. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Time: 10:10 P.M.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Rech to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 11 :10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village Cle
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4/ � day of C-y a/ , 1976.
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