1975-12-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4423
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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,
DECEMBER 1 , 1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE , ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at approximately 8:05 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 , Marienthal
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
Also present were Daniel Larson , Village Manager; William G. Raysa, Assistant
to Village Attorney; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; William Dettmer,
Chief Inspector; and William Whited, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of November 24, 1975
Moved by Rech, seconded by Bogart to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held November 24, 1975, as published. The following additions were
made:
1 . Page 4414 - additional first paragraph under Buffalo Grove Golf
Course Carts - "Trustee Marienthal asked if Mr. Griffith had
contacted Harley-Davidson to determine if they would consider
changing the lease purchase agreement to provide that less than
41 carts could be purchased. Mr. Griffith stated that he had not
because he had discussed it with them earlier and found that they
would not consider it."
2. The addendum will be given page numbers.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried with changes noted.
2. Warrant #325
President Fabish presented Warrant #325, in the amount of $144,616.56. Moved
by Mahoney, seconded by Carroll to approve Warrant #325 as presented.
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Trustee Marienthal referred to the expenditure, in the amount of $1 ,500, under
Water Fund, to John B. Black for the water radioactivity report, and felt that
in the future when the Village retains a consultant for any reason , the Board
should be advised that it will be done and what rate and estimated time would
be involved. The Board was in general agreement with this suggestion.
Other items were discussed but no changes were made.
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Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
3. President 's Report
Family Unity Month
President Fabish proclaimed the month of December as Family Unity Month.
Ordinance #75-42
President Fabish read Ordinance #75-42, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 7, 1972 (The Crossings) . He explained
that the Village Attorney was directed to prepare this ordinance at the meeting
on November 17, 1975.
Moved by Rech, seconded by Mahoney to approve Ordinance #75-42. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Lieberman Realtors/Sign
The Board reviewed the request of Lieberman Realtors for a sign in Village
Plaza Center previously denied by the Appearance Control Commission.
Stan Lieberman, President of Lieberman Realtors, displayed a rendering of the
proposed sign. He stated that the sign is in compliance with Village ordinances
and will replace the existing temporary sign. The sign will be eight feet high
and interiorly illuminated.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Mahoney to approve the sign request provided the
sign is no higher than 3 feet off the ground. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
Buffalo Grove National Bank/Sign
Mr. Larson stated that the proposed sign for the Buffalo Grove National Bank
has received Appearance Control Commission approval and Zoning Board of Appeals
recommendation to approve a variance of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for a
flashing sign.
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President Fabish stated that the original intent of the provision in the Zoning
Ordinance to prohibit flashing signs was to avoid signs that flash at rapid
intervals. He noted that only the time and temperature numerals would change
at five second intervals.
Mr. Dettmer stated that the Police Department has recommended a five second
interval instead of ten seconds because motorists tend to look in their rear
view mirrors for the change thus causing a safety problem. He noted that ,
other than the flashing aspect of the sign, the rest of the sign meets code
requirements.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to approve the variances as recommended by
the Z.B.A. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
Consumer Advocate's Office
The Board reviewed the possibility of providing office space for a Consumer
Advocate office as previously requested by Sherry Weinstein, 796 Beechwood,
Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
President Fabish felt that this would be a duplication of services because
a representative of the Consumer Fraud Division of the Attorney General ' s office
is present in Village Hall on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings.
President Fabish polled the Board, "yes" would indicate favor of pursuing the
idea and "no" would indicate not in favor. The poll found the following:
YES: 0 - None
NO: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart , Carroll, Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Board appreciates what Mrs. Weinstein is trying
to do, but there is some legal exposure involved which would increase insurance
premiums. He also noted that the State legislature has eliminated funding for
this function.
President Fabish was asked to send a letter to Mrs. Weinstein advising her
f of the decision.
Cul de sac Plow
President Fabish stated that the bid opening for the 1976 Chevrolet Blazer
(cul de sac plow) was held on November 25, 1975. The bids were as follows:
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COMPANY BID
Tom Todd Chevrolet $6,345.00
700 West Dundee Road
Wheeling, Illinois 60090
Shepard Chevrolet $6,329.50
930 Carriage Lane
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
Lattof Motor Sales Co. $6,301 .46
800 East Northwest Highway
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Upon recommendation of Mr. McCoy, it was moved by Mahoney, seconded by Carroll
to accept the bid of the lowest bidder. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES : 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
Multi Hoe
Mr. McCoy requested authorization to repair the Village back hoe which would
cost $2,300. Mr. Larson noted that replacement of this vehicle is budgeted
in the Capital Improvement Program for 1977-78.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Carroll to authorize the repair.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. McCoy stated that 60% of
the expenditure would be charged to Street and Bridge and 40% to Water. The
cul de sac plow will be charged 100% to Street and Bridge.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
Village Hall Carpeting
Mr. Larson requested replacement of the carpeting in the corridor of the
Village Hall because it is wearing down at the stairs and entrances. Usable
portions will be used to carpet the offices of Mr. Seaberg and the Police Chief's
secretary.
President Fabish stated that the stairway carpeting must be replaced because it
nearly is worn through which could cause someone to fall .
Mr. Larson stated tha
t t quotations were solicited from six firms, but only Blake
Interiors and Central Rug and Carpet responded. The Central Rug and Carpet
quotation was:
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Furnish and install carpeting in corridor $ 820
Furnish padding and install old carpeting $ 189
TOTAL EXPENSE $1 ,009
He noted that Blake Interior's quote was $16 less, but was for lesser weight
carpet.
Because of his experience in the carpet business, President Fabish recommended
the quote from Central Rug and Carpet because it was of better quality and has
a five year guarantee except for the stairs.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Carroll to accept the quotation of Central Rug
and Carpet. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #75-43
President Fabish read Ordinance #75-43, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #62-18
(AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC) AS AMENDED, restricting parking on Dunham Lane.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Carroll to approve Ordinance #75-43 as read.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
5. Adjournment
There being no questions from the audience or further business to conduct, it
was moved by Bogart , seconded by Carroll to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Vil age Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this e day of , 1975.
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