1974-08-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3988
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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,
AUGUST 12, 1974, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
- President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8:35 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 Armstrong; Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech,
Driscoll . Trustee Osmon arrived at approximately 8:45 P.M.
Also present were: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; Richard Glueckert, Finance
Director; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; William Balling, Admin-
istrative Assistant; and Harry Walsh, Chief of Police.
1 . Minutes of August 5, 1974
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the minutes of August 5, 1974, as submitted.
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney stated that on page 3986,
under Central Business District, the roll call vote should show Trustee Rech
voting "Aye". A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Rathjen
ABSENT: Trustee Osmon
The motion carried with change noted.
2. Warrant #293
Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #293, in the -amo'Unt of $275,579.47, and
moved for its approval . Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
Trustee Rathjen questioned the expenditure under Legal , in the amount of
$1 ,750.00, to Berle L. Schwartz. Mr. Larson explained that this expenditure
covers the time spent by the special prosecutor for the Village on the
Merenkov investigation. Trustee Rathjen stated that it was his understanding
that Mr. Schwartz would charge $50 per hour for time spent at the hearing only.
President Armstrong stated the prosecutor was to be paid for preparation time
�./ also. Trustee Rathjen felt $1 ,750.00 was excessive.
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Trustee Rech questioned when the decision was made to purchase two staff cars
for Public Works. Mr. Larson explained that authorization was granted to
purchase a staff car for the new civil engineer in Community Development,
and because the civil engineer was not hired, it was decided to transfer the
use of that staff car to William Davis of Public Works. Trustee Rech stated
that originally six cars were to be purchased for Community Development. Mr.
Larson stated that five were assigned to Community Development and two to
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Public Works. Trustee Rech stated that Community Development was assigned
six cars and Public Works assigned two. Mr. Larson stated that in addition
to six staff cars, an administrative vehicle was assigned to Mr. Seaberg.
He stated that a total of nine vehicles were purchased and assigned as follows :
1 - Chief Walsh, 1 - Mr. Seaberg, 1 - Mr. McCoy, 5 - Community Development,
and 1 - Public Works. Because of the financial condition, Trustee Rech felt
the Board should have been notified of the price change.
Trustee Osmon arrived at this time.
Trustee Rech stated that the Board authorized $600 for the Council Chamber
remodeling, that this warrant shows $611 expenditure, and questioned if there
would be more. Mr. Larson stated that $223 for doors is still outstanding.
Trustee Osmon requested a break down on the costs of the remodeling.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustees Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon
The motion was defeated.
Trustee Mahoney stated that he would favor the warrant if the expenditure
to Paddock Publications was deleted.
Trustee Shirley moved to approve Warrant #293 in the amount of $275,579.47
minus the expenditures to Grand Spaulding Dodge for staff cars , Berle Schwartz
for legal services, Paddock Publications, which are to be resolved and re-
submitted on the next warrant. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a
roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
3. Committee Reports
Flood Control Committee
Trustee Rech announced that the Flood Control Committee has reviewed and
revamped the Flood Plain Ordinance and forwarded it to the Village Attorney
and Plan Commission for their review. She requested the Ordinance be placed
on the agenda of the first workshop in September for Board review.
Trustee Rech stated that mortgagors cannot require flood insurance until the
flood hazard boundary maps are complete. She is preparing a report on the
subject.
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Mill Creek Park
Trustee Osmon reported that he is anticipating a report from Miller Builders
relative to the additional park land in Mill Creek. In response to a question
from Trustee Rathjen, Mr. Larson stated that the extension of Miller Builders'
annexation agreement would expire August 26, 1974.
Buffalo Grove Days
Trustee Shirley announced the following schedule for Buffalo Grove Days:
Friday, August 30, 1974 - Teen Activities at the Aquadome Pool
Saturday, August 31 , 1974 - Adult Steak Fry and Dance at the Buffalo Grove
Golf Course Parking Lot
Sunday, September 1 , 1974 - Parade, Homemaking Contest, Art Fair, Puppet Shows,
game activities, and fireworks
He stated that more volunteer workers are needed.
4. Committee of the Whole
Ordinance #0-74-25
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-74-25, an ordinance approving a
supplement to the contract with the Buffalo Grove Disposal Company. Trustee
Osmon moved to approve Ordinance #0-74-25 as read. Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion.
After discussion Trustee Osmon amended the motion to change the word "residential"
to "commercial" at the end of the second line of paragraph 1 of the supplement.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the amendment, and a voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Resolution #0-74-17
Trustee Mahoney read Resolution #0-74-17, a resolution defining the areas
of responsibilities for the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission
and moved for its approval . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Trustee Rech stated that she voted against this concept when originally
proposed and will do so again because she did not agree that all applications
for special uses other than Planned Unit Development should be the responsi-
bility of the Zoning Board of Appeals. In response to a question from Trustee
Shirley, Trustee Rech stated that she feels the Plan Commission is better
geared to look at all aspects of a special use. Trustee Shirley felt the
Z.B.A. has not shown their abilities because it has never been assigned a
situation that requires it. He also felt because of the volume and complexity
of assignments, it would be better to redirect some to another group. Trustee
Rech stated that when the Village is more established, the Zoning Board of
Appeals will have the greater amount of work.
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At the suggestion of Plan Commissioner Burton Harris, Trustee Mahoney amended
the motion to change the word "in" in the first line of paragraph 3 to "within".
Trustee Osmon seconded the amendment, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustee Rech
The motion carried.
In response to a question from Mr. Harris, President Armstrong stated that
consideration of changing the number of Plan Commissioners from eleven to
nine will be placed on a future agenda.
Resolution #0-74-18
Trustee Driscoll read Resolution #0-74-18, a resolution providing for an
additional $3,000 for the maintenance of Village streets. Trustee Osmon
moved Resolution #0-74-18 be approved as read. Trustee Driscoll seconded
the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
Central Dispatching System
Mr. Larson stated that when the grant was submitted to the Illinois Law
Enforcement Commission requesting $7,717 for additional radios for the
Central Dispatching System, the grant was awarded in the amount of $6,270.
He stated the Village must pay $289 of the expense and also provide "In-Kind"
services of $1 ,158.
Trustee Osmon moved to accept the grant in the conditions outlined in the
letter, dated July 18, 1974. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion , and a
voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
Building Permits
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Trustee Rathjen asked if it would be possible to issue inspection certificates
instead of minor building permits f, r th,, purpose of avoiding a citizen 's
entire property being reassessed. 4-noted-Nat at Arlington Heights does this.
President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to obtain Arlington Heights ' pro-
cedure for Mr. Raysa's investigation.
Federal-Aid Urban System
Trustee Rathjen noted that widening and drainage of Arlington Heights Road
from Lake Cook Road to Route 83 was approved under the Federal Aid Urban
System program for Lake County. He questioned if it would not have been
better for the future of Buffalo Grove and the future of the central business
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district if Buffalo Grove Road had been extended north. Mr. McCoy explained
that in order to get approval , it had to be a road presently on the county
system.
Census
In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Larson stated that all
necessary documents have been submitted to the Bureau of Census but that no
response has been received.
Refuse
In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Walsh stated that when
refuse is placed at curbside prior to the allowable time, the General Service
Officer explains the Ordinance to the occupant.
Twin Grove Park Site
Trustee Shirley stated that he has had complaints regarding high weeds on
the Twin Grove park site. Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Crosland of the Park
District has advised that the weeds will be cut this week.
Junior College Boundary Referendum
Trustee Rech inquired as to the status of the junior college boundary
referendum. Mr. Larson stated that he would contact the proper authorities
for information.
Trustee Mahoney stated that when a date is set, the Board should consider
if a position should be taken.
Dundee Road
Melvin Sandahl , 180 Mohawk Trail , expressed concern over the condition of
the intersection of Dundee Road and Golfview Terrace. President Armstrong
requested Mr. Larson to contact the State and Greco Construction to maintain
the intersection properly.
There being no further questions from the audience, Trustee Shirley moved
to adjourn to workshop session. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon
a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
illlage Clerk
PASSED D APPROV this / 9 day of (_. , 1974.
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