1975-07-28 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4297
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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 28, 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 recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk
called the roll and found the following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Marienthal.
ABSENT: Trustee Rech.
Trustee Carroll arrived at 8:08 P.M.
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; and Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works.
1 . Minutes of July 21 , 1975
Because all Trustees had not had the opportunity to read the minutes, Trustee
Bogart moved consideration of the minutes of July 21 , 1975, be tabled. Trustee
Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
2. President 's Report
Public Service Building
President Fabish announced that the change order for the change in heating
design of the Public Service Building credits the Village with $12,950. He
stated that the architect's fee will be approximately $2,000, which makes the
total savings approximately $11 ,000. President Fabish signed the change order.
President Fabish stated that $3,000 had been authorized for stone fill to
replace improper soil in the area of the foundation of one corner of the
Public Service Building. He announced that the actual cost was $1 ,907.
Trustee Carroll arrived at this time.
Raupp Memorial
Trustee Bogart referred to a letter, dated July 28, 1975, from Park Commissioner
William Kiddie requesting that the Board instruct Mr. McCoy and Mr. Larson to
allow the Park District to complete construction of the parkway drive-off area
at the Raupp Memorial site. He requested Mr. McCoy to comment on the subject.
Mr. McCoy stated that the Park District originally planned horizontal parking
with concrete curbs between parking and the remaining parkway. For economic
reasons, the Park District decided to install railroad tie curbing, which Mr.
McCoy could not approve without Board direction. He said that a variance on
the parkway was also necessary. He felt that the plan presented tonight is
the best solution for parking for this site, and that his only objection is
the railroad ties.
Mr. Larson suggested that the matter be deferred for one week so that a staff
report could be prepared outlining the pros and cons of railroad ties being
used as curbing.
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Mr. Kiddie referred to a letter, dated June 27, 1975, to President Fabish
from Park Commission President Settanni which indicated the Park District
would hold the Village harmless of any liability and would undertake full
maintenance. He asked permission to proceed with construction of the parking
area.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding the legality of the Village's
granting the variance and regarding the details of the plan and possible
traffic problems.
President Fabish polled the Board, "yes" indicating favor of the Park
District plan and "no" indicating opposition. The poll found the following:
YES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal
NO: Trustee Carroll
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
Trustee Marienthal felt that because Dunham Lane is narrow, the Village
should consider making it "one way" in order to prevent traffic problems.
He said that he would survey the residents of the street for their opinions.
President Fabish suggested that the Village Attorney prepare an agreement
to provide for maintenance, insurance, and traffic enforcement. Discussion
followed.
Trustee Bogart moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary
agreement as discussed and to authorize the Park District to proceed with
construction immediately. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll
call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
The motion carried.
3. Committee of the Whole
Strathmore Grove Phase 2
Trustee Carroll moved to remove from table Levitt's request to rezone the
area south of Thompson Boulevard from R-9 to R-6. Trustee Bogart seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
President Fabish read "Excerpt From Rough: Draft Park Board Minutes Dated
July 24, 1975" which stated that the Park Board favors approval of Levitt's
request for rezoning, that the Park Board is interested in acquisition of the
1 . 1 acres as approved in 1972, that the Park Board is not interested in the
acquisition of the small retention basin in the northeast corner of the
development because of severe limitations, and that the Park Board is interested
in the acquisition of 3.4 acres at Thompson Boulevard and Arlington Heights
Road if it can be shown to be usable for recreational purposes.
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Harry Sleek, of Levitt Residential Communities, Inc. , reviewed two plans for
the detension area which he had presented to the Park District. Plan (1) was
for passive recreation with the core being an open play area ringed with picnic
tables and grills. Levitt would agree to do the mass excavation, seed, spread
top soil , and donate $4,300 for landscaping and play apparatus. Plan (2)
contained a softball field in the northeast corner. Levitt would agree to do
the mass excavation, seed, spread top soil , and donate $2,100. He said that
the land can be drained of surface water and remain dry up to a two year
storm.
Park Commissioner Kiddie stated that the Park District approves of the basic
concept , but a decision would have to be based upon an engineering report.
Mr. McCoy stated that the land can be drained once it has an outlet. He
noted that the Village would not approve the retension basin if it had
standing water.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Sleek stated that Levitt
would like to know which plan should be pursued because they would like to
begin earthwork in a month to six weeks. Mr . Larson suggested that the Park
District 's determination be made at the time of final plat approval.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. McCoy stated that the
area in question must remain green space for retention purposes.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. McCoy stated that if
the basin is designed with the same principal as their other basin, there may
never be standing water.
Trustee Carroll moved to approve Levitt's proposal requesting rezoning from
the current R-9 to R-6 on parcel of land known as the Koelper DeMuth property,
second phase, with a special use for a Planned Unit Development and to direct
the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinances. Trustee Bogart
seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
The motion carried.
Ordinance #75-12
Trustee Marienthal moved to remove from table Ordinance #75-12, an ordinance
establishing a beer and wine liquor license classification and revising liquor
license fees. Trustee Carroll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
President Fabish reviewed Ordinance #75-12. Trustee Marienthal moved Ordinance
#75-12 be approved. Trustee Carroll seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
The motion carried.
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Minutes of July 21 , 1975
Trustee Marienthal moved to remove from table consideration of the minutes
of July 21 , 1975. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Bogart moved to approve the minutes of July 21 , 1975, as submitted.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees , Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
The motion carried.
4. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
5. Board Comments
Route 53
rn response to a question from Trustee Marienthal , Mr. Larson stated that
he had received a reply from the State regarding the Village's request to
improve the intersection of Route 53 and Dundee Road, and that it was negative.
He said he would distribute a copy to the Board.
Civil Defense
Trustee Carroll stated that Paul Soucy, Director of Civil Defense, is
concerned that space will not be allocated to house the Civil Defense truck
in the present Fire Department area when the Fire Department relocates. Mr.
Larson stated that he had distributed a memo to Department Heads requesting
input on allocation of space vacated by the Fire Department and that he has
not yet received a reply from Mr. Soucy. Mr. Larson stated that he has
planned to allocate part of the space to Civil Defense and will contact Mr.
Soucy to resolve the problem.
Adjournment
There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Driscoll moved the meeting
adjourn to workshop. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and upon voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:30 P.M.
Respectf ly submitted,
Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this - day of , 1975.
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Village President