1975-05-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4220
5/19/75
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 19,
1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Those present stood
and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll
and found the following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Berth,
Marienthal
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; Charles McCoy, Director of Public
Works; and William Dettmer, Chief Inspector.
1 . Minutes of May 12, 1975
Trustee Berth moved to approve the minutes of May 12, 1975, as submitted.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
2. Warrant #312
President Fabish presented Warrant #312, in the amount of $125,316. 16. Trustee
Bogart moved to approve Warrant #312 as presented. Trustee Driscoll seconded
the motion.
Trustee Bogart expressed concern over the large amount of merchandise being
purchased for the Golf Course and requested a report on pro shop sales. Mr.
Larson stated that the merchandise is being purchased to establish an inventory
for the entire season , and that he will prepare a report on pro shop inventory
and its value. President Fabish requested a weekly report on pro shop sales.
Trustee Rech questioned the expenditure of $995.00 to M & M Radio Lab for an
underground cable detector under Street and Bridge. Mr. McCoy stated that the
detector is used for locating underground street light cable and for locating
faults in the wiring. Trustee Rech stated that the item was not included in
the budget and felt that the request for purchase should have been brought before
the Board. In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Larson explained
that the policy for capitol expenditures has been that for any expenditure over
$500, two comparison prices are requested; for any expenditure over $1 ,000, a
minimum of three prices are requested; and any purchase over $1 ,500 is brought
to the Board for review and approval . President Fabish felt the policy should
be changed to require Board approval for all items over $500. After discussion,
President Fabish requested Mr. Larson to submit a report for review by the Board
so that a policy for a tight budget may be established.
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A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustees Rech , Bogart, Berth , Marienthal
The motion was defeated.
After discussion, Trustee Berth moved to approve Warrant #312 with the
deletion of the expenditure under Street and Bridge, in the amount of $995.00,
to M & M Lab and that the staff be instructed to submit a complete report on
the expenditure. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and a roll call vote
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
3. President 's Report
Bicentennial Vehicle Sticker Contest
President Fabish introduced Susan Kowalczyk, a sixth grade student from St.
Mary's School , who was the winner of the Bicentennial Commission 's 1976 vehicle
sticker contest. Tom Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission,
presented Miss Kowalczyk with a Certificate of Appreciation, a plaque, and a
$50 savings bond. Mr. Fitzgerald introduced Jan Mahoney, Chairman of the
contest, and Charles McCoy, past Chairman of the Commission.
President Fabish directed the Clerk to set aside the #1 1976 vehicle sticker
for the Kowalczyk family.
Blood Commission
Trustee Mahoney reported that the Blood Commission reached their quota during
the last blood drive; therefore, every citizen of Buffalo Grove is assured
blood for the next year.
4. Village Manager's Report
Mr. Larson noted the Summary of Administrative Activities for the month of
April , 1975.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Omni-House Youth Services Bureau
Peter Digre, Executive Director of Omni-House, introduced Barbara Adler,
Secretary of the Omni-House Board, and Harvey Ungerleider, Treasurer.
Mr. Ungerleider reviewed the 1974 Annual Report of the Omni-House Youth
Services Bureau and requested $16,100 from the Village in support of their
fiscal year 1976. He stated that based on last year's level of service to the
Village, Omni-House delivered approximately $64,150 worth of services. He
also invited the Board and other Village officials to a coffee hour on Friday,
June 6, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
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Mr. Larson noted that $16,100 was budgeted for this purpose.
Trustee Rech moved to approve the request of Omni-House for $16, 100 for the
fiscal year 1975-76 with payment as follows : July 15, 1975 - $4,000,
October 15, 1975 - $4,000, January 15, 1976 - $4,050, and April 15, 1976 -
$4,050; that these funds are appropriated in consideration of Omni-House's
law enforcement and juvenile justice services to the Village including
diversion, prevention, child welfare, resource development and youth develop-
ment services; and that these funds are to be used by Omni-House for matching
grants from the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission and the Illinois Department
of Corrections. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion , and a roll call vote
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Bogart , Berth , Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
III The Crossings/Zoning Use Variation
President Fabish stated that the Richards Group has requested a zoning use
variation in order to temporarily use the Model Building B at the Crossings as
their regional offices.
Richard Heinrich, member of the Zoning Board of Appeals , stated that the
request is for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 13, Article 4. 1a
for a temporary business use in an R-9 district. He stated that the reason
for hardship was that The Crossings is the main Richards project at this time
and the division office is in Oak Brook which entails extra time and travel .
He stated that the Z.B.A. voted unanimously to grant the request because they
felt the use was in the best interest of the Village.
In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Heinrich stated that the
Z.B.A. recommends the temporary use be for six months so that the Village may
have better control of the situation.
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the temporary business use for six months
with the stipulation that the corporate address used by the Richards Group be
that of Buffalo Grove, in accordance with the recommendation of the Z.B.A. Trustee
Driscoll seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Heinrich stated that the
Z.B. A. held a public hearing on the request on May 1 , 1975.
Trustee Rech had some reservations regarding the use being incidental to
the development.
Trustee Berth stated that she understands that the corporate address of the
Richards Group will be Buffalo Grove and she questioned if the advertising
for The Crossings will state that it is in Buffalo Grove instead of "Long
Grove's neighbor." Clifford Brouk, Director of Operations for Richards
Group of Illinois Inc. , stated that the advertising will remain as it is
because they are using an antique image similar to Long Grove's. Trustee
Berth objected to a developer not advertising their project as being in
Buffalo Grove.
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A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal
NAYES: Trustee Berth
The motion carried.
Winston Square/Zoning Use Variation
Richard Heinrich, member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, stated that Centex
Homes Corporation has requested a variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 13,
Article 4. 1a for a temporary business use in a R-9 district. He stated that they
wish to use two of four zero lot line models as corporate offices for two years.
He stated that their reason for hardship was that the four models are unsaleable
and that the development is being redesigned. The Z.B.A. felt that the manage-
ment office being on site would insure management 's close touch with progress ,
provide top notch customer service, and assure greater success. He stated
that the Z.B.A. recommends approval of the temporary business use in a R-9
district for period of six months with the stipulation that the corporate
address used by Centex be that of Buffalo Grove. The vote for approval was
4-1 with Commissioner Quick dissenting because he did not feel the use was
incidental to the development.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Elmer Hamning, Project Manager,
stated that when the temporary business use expires , the building will be
remodeled as homes to blend with the new concept of Winston Square.
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the request for six months in accordance
with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Hamning stated that a new
plat of subdivision will be submitted for approval .
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Berth, Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Village Court Sign
Mr. Dettmer reviewed the recommendation of the Appearance Control Commission
to grant approval of the basic sign as proposed by VIP Real Estate and Hein
Auto Parts with the stipulations that scale line drawings and construction
materials be submitted May 22, 1975.
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the Village Court sign in accordance with
the unanimous recommendation of the Appearance Control Commission. Trustee Rech
seconded the motion.
Mr. Dettmer stated that the sign is below the height limitation and below
the maximum square footage permitted.
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President Fabish stated that he could not vote on the motion because of
his part-time employment with VIP Real Estate. A roll call vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN : Trustees Bogart , Berth
The motion carried.
�•/ Winston Square Temporary Water Service
Mr. Seaberg reviewed a proposed water connection at Pauline Avenue and Horatio
Boulevard which would connect the Lake County Public Works system to the Village
system in Winston Square. He stated that the connection would provide water for
Winston Square until such time as Centex is able to install a water main to
connect with the Village system. He said that Lake County is agreeable to the
connection.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Seaberg stated that the
connection would be made at no cost to the Village. He said that Lake County
would bill the Village at Lake County water rates, and the Village would bill
Centex at Village rates.
Trustee Rech expressed concern regarding the "recapture" agreement contained in
the annexation agreement and requested that the attorney review it to determine
if it would effect this improvement. Mr. Hamning stated that Centex will install
the connection at their cost. He stated that if the improvement was designed
as a permanent high volume service to the proposed Lake Michigan water, Centex
would have requested recapture for the oversizing cost.
Mr. Raysa felt that a termination clause should be included in the agreement.
Trustee Rech moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary
agreement for the temporary water service. Trustee Berth seconded the motion,
and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
Betty Drive
President Fabish reviewed the request of the Wheeling Township Highway
�•/ Commissioner, dated March 4, 1975, to participate in the improvement of
Betty Drive. Mr. Larson noted that the Village would pay for only that part
of Betty Drive that is in Buffalo Grove.
President Fabish read the agreement for the road improvement to be entered into
by the Village of Buffalo Grove, Township of Wheeling, and the County of Cook.
Trustee Rech moved to approve the agreement as read. Trustee Berth seconded
the motion , and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
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Resolution #75-25
President Fabish read Resolution #75-25, a resolution establishing a separate
account for the Civil Defense Fund. Trustee Berth moved to approve Resolution
#75-25. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion.
Trustee Rech explained that the Civil Defense Commission has requested a
separate account instead of their funds being co-mingled, so that when they
have a specific use for their funds, the funds will be available.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
9:25 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
9:35 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Dundee Road Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Main
Mr. Seaberg reviewed the alignment of the water main on the north side of
Dundee Road from Golfview Terrace to Crofton Lane and the two alternate
alignments to the Kingswood Church , Fire Station, and Buffalo Grove National
Bank properties. He stated that this main will provide the west portion of
the Village with the capability of water service from two different wells.
He then defineu which portions of the main are to be paid by the property
owners per their annexation agreements.
Mr. Seaberg reviewed the alignment of the sanitary sewer main which will extend
from the existing sanitary sewer in front of the Kemmerly property along the
south side of the Dundee Road right of way to the west side of the Fire Station
property.
Mr. Seaberg stated that it is recommended that the distribution of cost for
the improvement should be decided through binding arbitration.
Trustee Mahoney felt that there should be an arbitration agreement , binding
all parties , executed before the Board takes action. Mr. Raysa agreed. Mr.
Larson stated that James Ryan is preparing the agreement.
Trustee Mahoney moved to table consideration of the bids on the Dundee Road
sewer and water main until the next meeting. Trustee Bogart seconded the
�•/ motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Next Meeting
President Fabish announced that in observance of Memorial Day, the next
meeting will be on Tuesday, May 27, 1975.
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6. Board Comments
Water Rate Study Committee
Trustee Rech announced that the Water Rate Study Committee will meet on
Tuesday, May 20, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. and every Tuesday thereafter, with the
exception of Tuesday, May 27, 1975, which is deferred until Wednesday,
May 28. She invited any interested person to attend the meetings. She felt
that the results of the Committee will be ready for discussion at the first
workshop session in August.
Trustee Rech asked if there were any direction the Board wishes to give the
Committee. Trustee Mahoney felt consideration should be given to how much
lawn sprinkling the large users will do under the present rates , because if
large users are cutting back now, there could be a problem with revenue for the
fund if the Village increases the burden on them by decreasing it on minimum
users.
Lake County Comprehensive Plan
Trustee Berth asked if the Village has had an opportunity for input into the
Lake County Comprehensive PLan. President Fabish stated that he has received
information. Mr. Larson stated that two years ago some Village officials
attended a meeting to review possible revisions to the Plan, and that within
the last year a presentation was made to the Board at which input was requested.
Trustee Berth noted that the Board has received an invitation to a meeting on
Tuesday, May 24, 1975, at which the Plan will be discussed.
Sodium Vapor Lights
In response to a question from Trustee Berth, Mr. Larson stated that con-
sideration of sodium vapor lights will be placed on the agenda the second
Monday in June.
Community Center Committee
Trustee Bogart reported that nine citizens have volunteered for the Community
Center Committee, and the first meeting will be held in two weeks. President
Fabish asked that the Clerk be notified so that she may notify the newspapers.
Adjournment
There being no further business to conduct , Trustee Rech moved the meeting
adjourn. Trustee Marienthal seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7 day of , 1975.
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