1975-07-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4290
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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,
JULY 21 , 1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE
ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at approximately 8:03 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 , Carroll ,
Marienthal
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; and James Shirley, Village Treasurer.
1 . Minutes of July 14, 1975
Trustee Carroll moved to approve the minutes of July 14, 1975, as submitted.
Trustee Rech seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney requested on page 4279,
under PresidenL's Report, it be specified that an engraved watch was given
to Mr. Collins. Trustee Mahoney requested on page 4284, under Mill Creek/
Frenchman 's Cove, paragraph 1 , line 5, a sentence be added to read, "Mr.
Raysa said that the Village of Buffalo Grove itself could not bring suit in
this matter." A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech , Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried with changes noted.
2. Warrant #316
President Fabish presented Warrant #316, in the amount of $171 ,064.93. Trustee
Carroll moved to approve Warrant #316 as presented. Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion.
Trustee Rech requested a memo of explanation on the expenditure under Street &
Bridge to Schuster Equipment Company for repair of equipment.
Trustee Rech had reservations about the Village paying for Mr. Larson's
memberhip in the Rotary Club. Trustee Mahoney felt that because it is a
business organization , any benefit derived by Mr. Larson would be in his
capacity as Village Manager.
l Discussion took place regarding the expenditure, in the amount of $1 , 160.00,
to Lindahl under M. F.T. Fund for the retention reservoir. It was felt that
payment should be withheld until the Village is satisfied with performance.
Trustee Carroll amended her motion to approve Warrant #316 minus the payment
to Lindahl . Trustee Mahoney seconded, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll, Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: Trustee Rech
III. The motion carried.
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3. President's Report
Mill Creek/Frenchman's Cove
President Fabish stated that Mr. Schwartz , developer of Frenchman 's Cove, has
been issued a citation for the complaints registered by Mill Creek homeowners.
The court date is August 14, 1975.
Raupp Memorial Sidewalk
Reference the Raupp Memorial site sidewalk, Trustee Marienthal stated that the
Park District has not obtained Village Board approval for the necessary variance,
but that excavation has been started. He also noted that the Appearance Control
Commission denied the Park District 's first plan. He requested the staff to
contact the Park District to resolve the problem.
The Crossings Public Hearing
Trustee Rech moved to direct the Village Clerk to publish for a public hearing
on the Crossings change in plan to be held on August 18, 1975, at 8:00 P.M.
Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
4. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Ordinance #75-14
Trustee Rech moved to remove Ordinance #75-14 from table. Trustee Carroll
seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
President Fabish read Ordinance #75-14, an ordinance appropriating funds for
the current fiscal year. Trustee Mahoney moved to approve Ordinance #75-14
as read. Trustee Marienthal seconded the motion.
Upon recommendation of the Village Attorney, the following changes were made:
1 . Last item under General Government was changed to read "Transfer to
Street & Bridge Fund for repairs & maintenance expenses when other
funds are not sufficient."
2. First item under Bond Principal and Interest Fund was changed to
�./ read "Principal Payment for Municipal Building Bonds".
3. Second item under Bond Principal and Interest Fund was changed to
read "Interest for Municipal Building Bonds".
4. First item under Revenue Sharing Fund was changed to read "Architect's
Fee for Public Service Center".
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5. Third item under Revenue Sharing Fund was divided into two items,
the first being "Site Work and Paving for Public Service Center -
$50,000" and the second being "Installation of Utilities for Public
Service Center - $10,000".
6. Fourth item under Revenue Sharing Fund was changed to real "Payment
of Loan for Public Service Center".
7. First item under Golf Course Operation was changed to read "Salaries
for Clerical and Support Personnel , including Director".
8. First item under Club House Operation was changed to read "Salaries
of janitors and electrician".
9. Third item under Waterworks Operation was changed to read "Salaries
of support personnel including clerical".
10. First item under Other Accounts was changed to read "Bond Principal
for Combined Sewer and Water Bond Issue".
11 . Second item under Other Accounts was changed to read "Bond Interest
for Combined Sewer and Water Bond Issue".
12. Third item under Other Accounts was changed to read "Reserve for Bond
Principal and Interest for Combined Sewer and Water Bond Issue".
13. Under Appropriated Funds, first paragraph, line three, after Police
Pension Fund, "Working Cash Fund" was inserted.
Trustee Rech asked what effect this Appropriation Ordinance would have on the
Tax Levy. Mr. Larson stated that no new tax rates are proposed. He also
explained that funds must be appropriated in order to spend and that some
funds are derived from sources other than taxes.
Trustee Carroll stated that the difference between the appropriation and the
working budget was over $500,000.
Village Treasurer James Shirley explained the following:
1 . The budget is a reasonable statement of what the Village thinks they
will have to,or are willing to, do.
2. The appropriation ordinance is a statement of what the Village wishes
to receive and how the Village may tend to use it. Unless all possible
circumstances are covered in the appropriation ordinance, funds may
not be expended for that purpose. The purpose of the appropriation
ordinance being in excess of the budget is to allow flexibility.
3. The tax levy is the total amount expressed to the County that the
Village needs to receive for a generalized purpose.
4. There is no way taxes can increase unless there has been no increase
in assessed evaluation. He felt the tax rate will be equal to last
year's.
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A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
Ordinance #75-16
President Fabish read Ordinance #75-16, an ordinance providing for the issuance
of Tax Anticipation Warrants. Trustee Rech moved to approve Ordinance #75-16.
Trustee Bogart seconded the motion. After discussion, a roll call vote found
the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
President Fabish read Tax Anticipation Warrant #1 . Trustee Rech moved to
authorize issuance of the Warrant. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
After discussion, a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
President Fabish stated that he would sign the Warrant, but that the Clerk
would not sign until the funds are actually needed.
Village Center Study
Bill Haralson of Economic Research Associates , Rick Brubaker of Toups and
Olson, and Niva Oghigian of Alan M. Voorhees and Associates were present to
review the second phase of the proposed Village Center Plan.
Mr. Brubaker presented three preliminary plans for the center which were based
upon Phase I research. Ms. Oghigian interpreted the plans with respect to
traffic and transportation. Mr. Haralson commented on the merits of the three
plans with regard to tax impact.
Mr. Brubaker distributed a four page handout outlining land use of the three
conceptual plans. General land use potentials were divided into six categories ,
being retail , office, public, housing, recreational , and open space. He
anticipated that the residential development around the Village Center would
be of a medium density variety.
Mr. Brubaker stated that Concept Plan A contains a balance of marketable retail
and office incorporated with a parklike setting and presently existing land use.
Concept Plan B contained a higher impact of retail and office. Concept Plan C
pictured the 80 acres if it were developed as presently zoned. Each concept
was discussed in detail .
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Ms. Oghigian noted that Concepts A and B had three controlled intersections
on Route 83 and two on Buffalo Grove Road, while Concept C had eleven inter-
sections on Route 83 and thirteen on Buffalo Grove Road. Lengthy discussion
followed.
Mr. Haralson presented an exhibit, "Comparison of Tax Revenues from Alternate
Concept Plans". The exhibit showed that property and sales tax revenue accruing
to Buffalo Grove would be $385,000 from Plan A, $513,900 from Plan B, and
$425,900 from Plan C.
After lengthy discussion, Mr. Haralson requested specific input before
beginning the third phase of the study. President Fabish requested that a
special meeting of the Plan Commission, Village Board, and the property owners
be held on Wednesday, July 30, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. to discuss the alternate
plans and determine specific direction to the planners.
Trustee Carroll questioned if the Board wishes the third phase to be done.
President Fabish felt that the determination should be made after the July 30th
meeting.
Trustee Rech stated that she would be out of town and unable to attend the
discussion on the Village Center. She stated that she favors directing the
planners to prepare the third phase.
'ill lame Staff Performance Report
Mr. Larson presented the third annual Village staff performance report.
President Fabish requested that copies be available for citizens who wish
to study the report.
Trustee Rech requested that the organization charts be changed to reflect
that the Village Treasurer and Village Attorney are the prerogative of the
Village Board.
Trustee Rech stated that she favors training, but she noted that the Police
Department has received 196 days of training. Mr. Larson stated that Chief
Walsh feels that a professional department must be well trained.
Trustee Rech wished that the Public Works report had included necessary items
to conform with M.S.D. requiements. She requested a report on the Village's
conformance with M.S.D. requirements be placed on a workshop agenda. Mr.
Larson stated that it will be scheduled for the second workshop in August.
Trustee Rech expressed concern that 1454 manhours were spent on housekeeping
of Well #1 . Mr. Larson stated that he would obtain a clarification of the
�•/ manhours.
Trustee Rech suggested that when the Village considers lowering a well , it
should be planned in advance so that there will be no problem in obtaining a
bronze bowel .
Trustee Rech stated that since 1972, there has been a 17% increase in
population and a 200% increase in salary totals. She felt there should be a
direct correlation between the number of people and number of employees
required to service them. She requested an explanation. President Fabish
stated that before 1972, the Village was understaffed. Mr. Larson stated
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that he would prepare a report comparing Buffalo Grove's staffing with that of
comparable municipalities. Trustee Mahoney felt that this should be discussed
at the time the staff requests additional employees.
6. Board Comments
Mill Creek Trees
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Larson stated that Miller
v Builders have been advised that the trees must be replaced before the Village
will accept improvements in Mill Creek.
Universit Court Flooding
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Larson stated that Dr.
Gill has indicated that he will recommend to the District #21 School Board
that the property on Jackson Drive be sold to the Village at their cost so that
the Village may construct a retention basin to relieve the flooding on University
Court. He stated that John Pezl and Dan Kula are doing a topographical survey
of the area to determine what would be required to effectively construct the
basin. Mr. Larson stated that the engineers met with Al Zale and the Public
Works Director of Wheeling, the result of which was that Joe Koenen, engineer
for Zale Construction, was directed to prepare another alternative for a
submersible pump in the lake system of the Lakeside Villas.
Trustee Carroll 's News Column
Trustee Bogart took issue with Trustee Carroll 's news column which appears in
the Reminder. He felt the column is a potential conflict because after the
Board makes a decision, no member of the Board should question the decision
in the newspaper. Trustee Carroll stated that the column is not a conflict, and
that this type of column is done on national , state, and local levels by other
officials. She said the column is written without pay and for the benefit of
the residents. She said the column is strictly an opinion, and will continue
to be written.
Route 53
Trustee Marienthal asked if Mr. Larson had received a response from the State
regarding the improvement of the intersection of Route 53 and Dundee Road. Mr.
Larson stated that he had not but would call the State for a response.
Adjournment
There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Mahoney moved to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
Time: 12:00 Midnight.
Respectfully submitted,
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PASSED AND APPROVED this pI D day of _, 1975.
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