1976-10-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4722
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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,
OCTOBER 4, 1976, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at approximately 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 Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
Trustee Driscoll arrived at 8:05 P.M.
Also present were Daniel Larson , Village Manager; Richard Raysa and William
Raysa, Village Attorney; Harry Walsh, Chief of Police; Carl Rapp, Director of
Community Development; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; and William
Whited, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of September 27, 1976
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Rech to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held September 27, 1976.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart, Mr. Raysa said that he is still
exploring the possibility of amending the Subdivision Regulations to include the
guidelines for determining suitability of lands to be dedicated for parks and
recreation.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Driscoll arrived.
2. Questions from the Audience
Buffalo House
Bill Kupritz, architect for the Buffalo House, requested the Village Board to
give the Department of Community Development permission to issue a building
permit so that construction of the Buffalo House can commence. He said the
reason the item is not on this evening's agenda is because they do not have
`./ an Appearance Control Commission recommendation yet. The reason for no
Appearance Control Commission recommendation was because the Commission has
been unable to achieve a quorum. Because of the time of year, plans made, and
contractors selected, he requested the Board to consider his request.
In response to a question from Mr. Larson, Mr. Kupritz said that the only
changes in the plan reviewed by the Board several months ago are that some
of the parking in front of the restaurant has been deleted, plantings and
ground cover have been changed, and the building was moved closer to Buffalo
Grove Road, but the filled area has not been changed.
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Mr. Kupritz requested a foundation permit. He said that they will appear
before the Appearance Control Commission, but they do not want to delay the
start of construction.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart , Mr. Whited said the Appearance
Control Commission has not had a quorum since the second week in August because
of time conflicts with Commissioners.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Raysa said that Plan Commission
final plat approval is not required because it is not a rezoning.
Mr. Kupritz reviewed the previously presented drawings, 6 sheets of construction
documents, and a revised site plan.
President Fabish asked Mr. Rapp if he had objection to the Board giving per-
mission for a foundation permit. Mr. Rapp said that he has no major objections.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Kupritz agreed to go
no further than foundation until other approvals are granted.
Appearance Control Commissioner Helms felt the Commission would reject the
plan because there are no landscaping in the parking lot and no foundation
plantings. Mr. Kupritz said that landscaping is an issue independent of
construction of the building and agreed to meet with the Commission.
Trustee Mahoney felt it was reasonable to grant permission to start the
foundation because the Commission 's delay has caused a hardship on the
developer.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to grant permission to issue a foundation
permit subject to the condition that the developer will return to the Appearance
Control Commission , Village Engineer, and Village Board for further approvals.
Mr. Kupritz asked what procedure should be followed if they experience delay
with the Commission again. He was advised to bring the matter to the Village
Board. Mr. Larson said the next meeting of the Commission will be October 14,
1976.
Trustee Bogart supported the motion , but he wanted it understood that he would
not vote for further approvals if there are not plantings in the parking lot
and around the building.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Kupritz said the building
will be located 95 ' from Buffalo Grove Road instead of 120' as previously
presented.
Trustee Rech asked Mr. Helms to explain the circumstances to the Commission.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Finance Committee
Trustee Bogart requested the Finance Committee meeting be changed to Thursday,
October 7, 1976, because the Village Treasurer and most Trustees would be
unable to attend the one scheduled for October 6. The meeting was changed
to October 7, 1976, at 8:00 P.M.
Bicentennial Commission
Trustee Bogart announced that the Bicentennial Commission will meet at the
Village Hall on Wednesday, October 6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M. , to complete the
bicentennial year. He said that disbursement of funds will be done at this
meeting.
3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Buffalo Creek Bank Stabilization
Mr. Larson reviewed 3 methods by which the Village could finance the Buffalo
Creek bank stabilization project. Funds could be borrowed from the Water
Fund or Working Cash Fund or application could be made for a grant through
the Public Works Act.
Trustee Marienthal noted that the Public Works Act does not reimburse for a
project financed with other funds.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart, Mr. McCoy said the project
will have to be started within 30 days, or it will have to wait until spring.
Mr. McCoy said cost of the "fabriform" method to stabilize the banks of the
creek at Crestview Terrace and east of Raupp Boulevard would be approximately
$20,000.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart, Mr. Whited did not feel chances
of getting the grant were good because the project is too small . Trustee Rech
felt that because of timing, this project should not be financed with a grant.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of financing the project with
current funds.
Mr. Larson said that only one company offers the "fabriform" method.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Rech to approve the Buffalo Creek bank stabiliza-
tion project as outlined in Mr. McCoy's memo, dated July 15, 1976, and
engineering plans, with work to be done this year, to finance the project
from the Working Cash Fund not to exceed $22,000, and to waive bids. Upon
roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Village Tour
Saturday morning, October 23, was tentatively set for a bus tour of the Village
by members of the Village Board and press. Various projects and Village-owned
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property will be toured. Board members were requested to advise Mr. Larson if
they would be able to attend.
Staff Cars
Chief Walsh reviewed William Davis ' memo, dated September 15, 1976, requesting
permission to solicit bids on 2 marked squad cars, I marked station wagon, and
1 compact car for the Village Manager.
Mr. Larson said this request is in accordance with the budget. If bids are
solicited now, cars will be received in late December and invoiced in January.
Moved by Bogart , seconded by Mahoney to authorize solicitation of bids on 3
police vehicles and a staff car for the Village Manager.
Trustee Mahoney did not feel air conditioning was necessary for the Village
Manager's car. Mr. Larson requested it for health reasons.
Trustee Bogart questioned if there would be any real savings realized by
purchasing a compact car instead of a mid-sized one.
After discussion, it was decided to solicit bids on both compact and mid-
sized cars with and without air conditioning for comparison purposes.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #76-43
President Fabish read Ordinance #76-43, AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF
"GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER" OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE AS AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER.
Chief Walsh said that the ordinance would clarify the status of the General
Service Officer and enable them to enforce certain Village ordinances. He
said a detailed order from the Chief of Police will outline what the G.S.O.
*CORRECTION may and may not do. *Mr. Raysa submitted a revised section 2 which followed
State Statutes.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Rech to approve Ordinance #76-43 as read.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #76-44
Trustee Mahoney read Ordinance #76-44, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF
ADVANCES FOR OVERSIZING WATER MAINS ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
ROAD. The Otis annexation agreement provided for this ordinance to enable the
developer to recoup cost of oversizing from benefiting properties.
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Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mahoney to approve Ordinance #76-44. Upon roll
call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #76-45
Because the Village Attorney had questions, it was moved by Mahoney, seconded
by Carroll to table consideration of Ordinance #76-45, LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE,
until the Village Attorney has reviewed it. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Street Resurfacing_ Program
The Board reviewed a memo, dated September 21 , 1976, from William Davis and
a letter dated, September 8, 1976, from Majeur A. Davis, Field Engineers for
the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the State's disapproval
of a contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. , for the 1976 street resurfacing
program. Reason for disapproval was because Arrow Road Construction Company
was the low bidder. It was noted that the Village was concerned that Arrow
Road's equipment could harm the parkway grass and trees with smoke and flame.
Because of timing, Mr. McCoy recommended the program be abandoned this year.
He said that he will observe Arrow Road's work in Arlington Heights to determine
if there was any parkway damage. He said that the pavement evaluation approved
last week may find that the street resurfacing program could be less extensive.
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Mahoney to void the contract with Cutler Repaving,
Inc. , due to the fact that the State disapproved it because they were the
second low bidder. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Traffic Control
Upon review, it was moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal to direct the
Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances to provide for traffic
control signs in Heritage Place, The Crossings, and Strathmore Grove as
outlined in Chief Walsh 's memo, dated September 17, 1976. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Ordinance #76-40
Moved by Rech, seconded by Mahoney to remove from table consideration of
Ordinance #76-40, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE. Upon roll call , the motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Marienthal to approve Ordinance #76-40. Upon
roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
4. Board Comments
Strathmore Grove Park
Trustee Rech reviewed the site plan for phase I of the 3.4 acre park in
Strathmore Grove. She said this week-end, Levitt will pour cement for
installation of 2 pieces of play apparatus. She displayed pictures of other
*CORRECTION play apparatus that she hoped could be purchased. *General consensus of the
Board was that the play apparatus should be installed.
William Dettmer
Trustee Bogart noted that William Dettmer had resigned as Chief Inspector to
take a position in Evanston. He asked the Village Manager to follow the
commendation policy.
5. Adjournment
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mahoney to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village Cler(ly'
PASSED AND APPROVED this // day of D , 1976.
-,/I/;I 7 a
Village resident