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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 8, 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:
PRESENT: President Fabish ; Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll ,
Marienthal
Also present were Daniel Larson , Village Manager; William Dettmer, Chief Inspector;
and William Whited, Administrative Assistant. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney,
arrived at approximately 9:00 P.M.
1 . Minutes of December 11 1975
Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal , to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held December 1 , 1975, as published. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES : 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Driscoll
Motion declared carried.
2. President 's Report
Commendation/Donald Hall
Police Chief Walsh presented a Police Department Certificate of Commendation
to Donald Hall for his heroic rescue of two children who had fallen through
the ice into a lake.
President Fabish read his letter to Mr. Hall which thanked him, on behalf of
the Board and citizens of the Village, for the rescue of the children.
Girl Scout Troop #116
President Fabish recognized Girl Scout Troop #116 who were in attendance to
fulfill one of the requirements for their Citizenship Badge.
l Resolution #75-43
v President Fabish announced that on Sunday, December 14, 1975, at 2:30 P.M. the
mayors of communities within the 12th Congressional District will meet with
Congressman Crane at the Elk Grove Township Hall to discuss the continuation
of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. He urged all Board members to attend. He
said that each municipality will present their resolutions, to be presented as
a package to Congressman Crane to impress upon him the desire of local govern-
ments within the District to continue Revenue Sharing.
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President Fabish read Resolution #75-43, a resolution urging the President
and Congress of the United States to continue Revenue Sharing. Moved by Bogart,
seconded by Mahoney, to approve Resolution #75-43 with the last two lines of the
last paragraph being changed to read, "Revenue Sharing so that governmental
bodies at the local level , such as Buffalo Grove, may continue to make responsible
decisions regarding how best to spend those tax moneys which the Federal Govern-
ment derives from the people in the local communities in the first instance."
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES : 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Chicago Northwestern Railroad
President Fabish read a proposed resolution requesting the Illinois Commerce
Commission to deny the petition of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad to increase
monthly commuter rates because it could jeopardize any proposed shuttle bus
service from Buffalo Grove to the railroad stations.
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Northwestern has petitioned for the increase in
order to use it as bargaining leverage to obtain a more generous subsidy from
the R.T.A. Because it was felt that this was an argument between the North-
western and the R.T.A. , it was decided not to take action on the resolution.
Resolution #75-44
President Fabish read Resolution #75-44, a resolution recognizing George and
Louise Miley for time and effort given to Buffalo Grove and the Blood Commission.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Carroll., to approve Resolution #75-44 as read.
Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Bogart asked when consideration of a standard procedure for recognizing
retiring Commissioners will be placed on an agenda. Mr. Larson stated that the
staff is investigating several proposals before making a recommendation to the
Board.
3. Questions from the Audience
Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance
Larry Gamm, 330 Checker Drive, and Lynn Siegler, 555 Estate Drive, questioned
the intent and reason behind the ordinance regulating and limiting the number
of coin operated amusement devices in businesses located in Buffalo Grove.
They wanted to know how receptive the Board would be to an application for
business license for an electronic game room. They felt there were ways of
eliminating any problems that could be connected with a business of that type.
Because the discussion could be lengthy, it was decided this matter should be
placed on the agenda of a future meeting. Mr. Gamm and Mr. Siegler were asked
to submit a letter of request.
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4. Committee Reports
Community Center Committee
Trustee Bogart announced that the Community Center Committee has elected to
incorporate with Boy's Club of America for a Village youth center. Norman
Katz is the President of the group. Because the work of the committee is
complete, the President stated that the committee will lay dormant.
Bicentennial Commission
Trustee Bogart announced that the Bicentennial Commission will have a New
Year's Eve party at the Amvet Hall on Route 83. Tickets will cost $25 per
couple and will be available from Commissioners, Jaycee members, Village
Hall , Rose-Lynn Flooring, Buffalo Grove National Bank, and Rotary Club members.
Upon recommendation of the Bicentennial Commission, President Fabish appointed
Trustee Bogart as liaison to the Commission. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by
Rech, to concur with the appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Water Study Committee
Trustee Rech stated that the preliminary draft of the Water Study Report is
on Tuesday, D
complete and will be reviewed by Department Heads December 16,
1975, at 7:30 P.M. She asked how the Board would like to handle the considera-
tion of the final report so that citizens will be aware of it. Discussion took
place regarding the possibility of having a special session for this subject
or of having a regular meeting devoted to this one subject. It was decided to
distribute the report, along with staff input, to the Board for review, and
then the Board will determine exactly how the meetings should be handled.
Trustee Rech suggested and the Board agreed that the meeting be held after the
holiday season.
Civil Defense
Trustee Carroll announced that Civil Defense has set up a complete back-up
communication system in the home of Marvin Robertson. She said that Buffalo
Grove is in an excellent position to receive immediate information from the
Kansas City weather bureau.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Early Learning Center/Sign
The Board reviewed a letter, dated November 14, 1975, from Arvid Olson,
Administrator of the Buffalo Grove Early Learning Center appealing the
decision of the Appearance Control Commission to deny their sign.
Mr. Olson stated that the sign is needed because the school is difficult to
find. The school is located on Ellen Drive approximately 200 feet south of
Dundee Road. He displayed pictures, taken from various positions on Dundee
Road, which showed that the building cannot be seen.
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Mary Claire Noonan, Director of the Center, stated that she receives between
seven and ten calls per week from people who cannot find the school .
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Bogart, to approve the sign.
President Fabish noted that the rejection of the Appearance Control Commission
was based upon the inappropriateness of a second road sign.
Mr. Dettmer displayed a rendering of the proposed sign. It is a 2' by 5'
directional sign which will be placed under the existing Hometown Real Estate
sign on Dundee Road.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Raysa arrived during the previous discussion.
Well #3 Lease
The Board reviewed suggested changes in the lease with the Buffalo Grove Park
District for land located at Well House #3.
Joe Settanni , President of the Buffalo Grove Park District , stated that in
1972, the Park District was advised that in order for Cook County to improve
Arlington Heights Road, the realignment of Lake-Cook Road must be approved.
At Village request, the Park District gave up land which was necessary for
Lake-Cook Road right of way. At the same time, it was agreed that the Park
District could lease land by Well #3 and build tennis courts on it. Mr.
Settanni stated that the objection the Park District had with the original lease
agreement was that the Park District would have to pay for removal of the
tennis courts and putting the land back into original condition. He said the
Park District is willing to grant a portion of other Park District property
to be used as an additional well site in the general area. He said if additional
wells are needed, that would be a priority over tennis courts.
Mr. Larson stated that the Village Engineer surveyed the area and found three
options. Within the fenced area at Well House #3, a 500,000 gallon at-grade
tank could be installed or a 500,000 gallon tank could be installed underground
south of the well house, but economically, it would be impractical to do that
because the cost of a 500,000 gallon tank is nearly as much as a million gallon
tank. If a million gallon tank were installed, part of the tennis court area
would be needed. Another option would be to install a three to four million
gallon underground storage tank but the baseball field area would be needed.
After discussion, it was moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to direct the
Village Attorney to amend paragraph 6 of the lease to recite that if the
Village finds it necessary to tear up the tennis courts for the purpose of
putting in additional water storage, the Village has the right to do it at their
own expense; to contact the Park District attorney to agree on wording; and to
present to the Board for approval . Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Arrowhead Planned Development
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech, to make agenda item (b) the last item on
tonight 's agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Six Month Financial Report
Mr. Larson reviewed the Finance Director's Six Month Budget Report for Fiscal
1975-76, dated December 4, 1975. He stated that the Village is within the
\./ constraints of the budget both in revenues and expenses and that the staff is
continuously watching expenses. He said a ten month actual - two month projected
report will be presented in late February. The Board complimented the staff for
keeping expenses down.
Village Bank Accounts
Mr. Larson reviewed the Finance Director's report , dated November 17, 1975,
regarding placement of Village bank accounts. It was recommended that the
Water Fund account be placed with the Buffalo Grove National Bank and that
savings accounts be opened with the Bank of Buffalo Grove for placement of
deposits to receive interest on a daily basis.
President Fabish read Resolution #75-45, a resolution providing for a savings
account for the General Fund at the Bank of Buffalo Grove. Moved by Carroll ,
seconded by Bogart, to approve Resolution #75-45 as read. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Fabish read Resolution #75-46, a resolution providing for a savings
account for the Motor Fuel Tax Fund at the Bank of Buffalo Grove. Moved by
Carroll , seconded by Marienthal , to approve Resolution #75-46 as read. Upon
roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Fabish read Resolution #75-47, a resolution providing for the Water
Fund account to be placed with the Buffalo Grove National Bank. Moved by
Marienthal , seconded by Rech, to approve Resolution #75-47.
It was noted that an analysis would be made after a few months to see how much
it is costing the bank to operate the Water Fund account, and at that time, they
might initiate a nominal charge.
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 Needs
Traffic Ordinance
Upon recommendation of the Police Chief, it was moved by Bogart, seconded by
Mahoney, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Traffic
Ordinance to prohibit leaving an auto unattended without first removing the
keys from the ignition. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart
NAYES: 2 - Carroll , Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
The negative votes were cast because those Trustees wanted information regarding
how other Villages handle that type of situation. Trustee Rech requested a
report on the subject from Chief Walsh for perusal by the Board before passing
the Ordinance.
Ice Cream Truck Ordinance
In a memo dated July 10, 1975, Police Chief Walsh proposed that the Board
consider an ordinance which would prohibit amplified music at all times, and
permit bells or chimes only between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
After discussion it was moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech, to direct the
Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance which would restrict ice cream vending
trucks to announcing their presence by means of bells and not permit them to
use mechanical means and restrict their hours of operation from 10:00 A.M.
until 8:00 P.M.
President Fabish stated that he had received many complaints from citizens
who feel ice cream trucks are a nuisance and create a safety problem. Dis-
cussion followed.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll , to direct the Village Attorney to
�./ prepare an amendment to the Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance to
provide that the businessman keeping such machines on his premises is.
responsible to give money back to people who lose money in the machines when
they do not function.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Water Rescue Training
Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal to remove from table consideration of
an agreement with the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for the use of the golf
course lakes for water rescue training. Upon voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Larson stated that changes made to the agreement since previous discussion
are:
1. Section 3 - ingress and egress to the lakes shall be confined to routes
prescribed by the Manager of the Golf Course.
2. Section 4 - agreement subject to all conditions and covenants contained
in the contract to purchase the Golf Course.
3. Section 9 - no golf balls shall be removed from the lake.
President Fabish read the agreement. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to
approve the agreement. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Arrowhead Planned Development/Executive Session
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Bogart to move to executive session to discuss
potential litigation with Chesterfield Development Corporation and pending
litigation with Garden City Disposal Company. Upon voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
In response to a question from Rich Cahan, Independent Register reporter,
Mr. Raysa stated that both topics qualify to be discussed in executive session.
10:20 P.M. - The Board moved to the conference room for the executive session.
11 : 10 P.M. - The Board returned to their places at the dais.
Bowling Alley/Arlington Heights
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Bogart to direct Mr. Larson to look into the
proposed bowling alley to be located on the east side of Arlington Heights
Road south of Dundee Road in Arlington Heights to determine what impact it
�./ might have on Buffalo Grove. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
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AYES: 6 Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Time: 11 : 15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton , Village Cle
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /6 day of �c,�z.� �G� 1975.
Vi la9 e re Psident