1975-03-10 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4152
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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,
MARCH 10, 1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 15 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, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
Also present were Daniel Larson , Village Manager, and Charles McCoy, Director
of Public Works.
1 . Minutes of March 3, 1975
Trustee Shirley moved to approve the minutes of March 3, 1975, as submitted.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion.
Trustee Mahoney referred to page 4147, under Arlington Heights Road Reconstruc-
tion (Continued) , paragraph 3, line 1 , and requested that the words "restated
the motion" be changed to read "suggested a rephrase of the motion".
Trustee Rech referred to page 4144, under Civil Defense, and asked that it be
stated that the heliport has been unofficially approved.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried with changes noted.
2. Standing Committee Reports
Finance Committee
Trustee Shirley stated that the Finance Committee meeting which was to be held
on Saturday, March 8, 1975, was rescheduled to today, Monday, March 10, 1975,
at 4:00 P.M. He stated a report will be distributed to the Board this week.
President Armstrong stated that next week's meeting will be devoted to the
salary portion of the budget , and that the meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M.
Consumer Advocate Office
Trustee Osmon requested that discussion of providing assistance to the Consumer
Advocate's office be placed on next week's agenda. President Armstrong stated
that it would be the last item on the agenda.
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3. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Board of Health
President Armstrong stated that the Board of Health recommends the appointment
of Dr. Michael Perper to their Board, and noted his resume.
Trustee Osmon requested that this appointment be deferred until Dr. Perper can
be in attendance. Trustee Mahoney, as liaison to the Board of Health, disagreed,
and stated that Dr. Perper is willing to devote his time to the Village; that he
has attended three consecutive meetings of the Board of Health; and that in the
last four years, no probing questions have been asked of any appointees on the
night of their appointment.
Trustee Osmon moved to defer the appointment. There was no second to the motion.
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the appointment of Dr. Perper to the Board of
Health. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: Trustee Osmon
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
JoJo's Restaurant
Mr. Larson stated that JoJo's Restaurant , located at the southwest corner of
Arlington Heights Road and Dundee Road, was approved with the Plaza Verde final
plat. He requested that the Board review and approve the Appearance Control
Commission 's report and authorize issuance of building permits. He stated
that engineering approval has been granted.
Paul Johnson of Fragman Construction Corporation, general contractors for
construction of JoJo's Restaurant, displayed and reviewed photographs of other
JoJo's Restaurants, elevations of the building, site plan, and landscape plans.
He felt that , architecturally, the building will be an asset to Plaza Verde
and to Buffalo Grove. He stated the restaurant is located in the corner of
Plaza Verde toward the intersection of Arlington Heights Road and Dundee Road.
Richard Glauner, Chairman of the Appearance Control Commission, stated that the
plans received unanimous approval of the Commission with the stipulation that
substitutions be made for the four Norway Maples and the new variety be sub-
mitted to the Commission for approval , and four more 6' Austrian Pines be added
to the east side of the building. Mr. Johnson agreed to the change.
In response to a question from President Armstrong, Mr. Johnson stated that the
restaurant should be completed in mid-summer.
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In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Johnson committed that
the sidewalks will be constructed before JoJo's opens.
Trustee Shirley moved for approval of the landscape plan and architectural
design as recommended by the Appearance Control Commission. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Winston Square, Phases I and II
Elmer Hamning, Project Manager for Winston Square, reviewed the following
changes made to the final plat of Phase II of Winston Square:
I . "Common areas" are now shown as "out lots".
2. Iron pipes and concrete monuments are now shown on linen.
3. Hazelwood Terrace and Cocoawood Circle have been tied together due
to a change in Phase III .
4. Townhouses are now shown as 22' individual lots for a fee simple
finance program.
Plan Commissioner Stan Haarr stated that the Plan Commission has recommended
approval.
Mr. Hamning reviewed the following changes made to the final plat of Phase I :
1 . Dedicated streets shown
2. Monuments added
3. East property line moved slightly to accommodate Phase III
4. Townhouses are shown as individual lots for a fee simple finance program
Plan Commissioner Haarr stated that the Plan Commission has reviewed the changes
and recommends approval.
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the revised final plats of Phases I and II of
Winston Square as recommended by the Plan Commission. Trustee Shirley seconded
the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Commissioner Haarr stated that the
Plan Commission agreed to dedicated streets in Phase I because the streets in
Phase II are dedicated and the development should not be fragmented. Trustee
Rech felt the Board should resolve the question of dedicated and undedicated
streets in PUDs. In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. McCoy stated
that the streets in Phase I are of the same structural design as dedicated streets.
In response to a question from Appearance Control Commissioner Glauner, Mr.
McCoy stated that parkway trees will be on perimeter streets only, but there
will be trees planted on private property, as if they were parkway trees.
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In response to a question from Trustee Rech regarding Pauline Avenue, Mr.
Hamning stated that curbs have been poured and one half of a street paved from
the western boundary to Weiland Road.
Trustee Rech requested that the question of dedicated and undedicated streets
be placed on an agenda in the near future. President Armstrong stated that it
will be done after budget discussions are completed.
In response to a question from Dorothy Berth, 304 Indian Hill Drive, Mr. Hamning
stated that sidewalks and bicycle paths will be placed in the green belt rather
than next to the street.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAPES: Trustee Rech
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Aero Lift Truck
Mr. McCoy reviewed Mr. Larson's report , dated March 5, 1975, which explained
the arrangement with Wheeling that they would let Buffalo Grove use their street
sweeper with an operator if Buffalo Grove would purchase a high lift truck to
be shared with Wheeling.
President Armstrong noted that the report indicates that the cost of renting a
sweeper would be approximately $7,000 per year, and that the cost of purchasing
an aero lift truck would be $14,000. Mr. McCoy stated that the cost of renting
a lift truck in the last two years was $1 ,764.
Mr. McCoy recommended that $14,000 be authorized for the purchase of an aero
lift truck. Discussion followed regarding purchase cost vs. rental fees , amount
of time the equipment would be used, and cost of contracting jobs out.
Trustee Shirley questioned if it would be legal for the Board to authorize an
expenditure for a piece of equipment that is not specific.
Trustee Mahoney moved to table discussion of the matter until a legal opinion
from the attorney is obtained. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
Trustee Rech requested detailed information regarding number of hours and
number of employees used in street sweeping.
A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: Trustee Osmon
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
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Well #5 Repair
Mr. McCoy reviewed his report , dated March 4, 1975, regarding the needed repair
of Well #5.
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the expenditure of $3,716.22 for the repair of
Well #5 and to waive bids. Trustee Rech seconded the motion.
Trustee Rech requested that Mr. McCoy investigate if the bowel should be changed
to a bronze bowel now, since it has been pulled.
A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Adjournment
There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Driscoll moved the meeting
adjourn to workshop. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
1ri11age Clerk
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