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1974-02-25 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3026 2/25/74 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, FEBRUARY 25 , 1974 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS . President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 17 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, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, and Driscoll Also present: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; and William Balling, Administrative Assistant. 1. Minutes of February 19 , 1974 Trustee Osmon moved to approve the minutes of February 19 , 1974 , as submitted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. 2 . President' s Report President Armstrong welcomed Weblo Pack #39 who were attending the meeting as a requirement for their citizenship badge, and to become familiar with local government. 3 . Committee Reports Board of Health Trustee Osmon requested the first weekly report from the Board of Health regarding Reye ' s Syndrome be given next week. 4. Committee of the Whole Resolution No. 74-4 President Armstrong introduced the Board and audience to Kimberly Cox, 147 Mohawk Trail, and read Resolution No. 74-4 commending her for her actions on Thursday, February 7 , 1974 , for saving the lives of the Celso Morales family of 271 Mohawk Trail and her quick notification given to the Buffalo Grove Fire Protection Company. Trustee Osmon moved to approve Resolution No. 74-4 . Trustee Rech seconded the motion. A voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES: None 3027 2/25/74 The motion carried. Proposed Landfill Development �-- Mr. William Balling presented slides and description of various landfill sites that were visited by the Committee. Landfill sites visited were Lake Land Fill, Inc . , Northfield, Illinois; Sexton Landfill, Maryville Site; Wheeling Landfill, Milwaukee Avenue. Trustee Rech introduced the Landfill Evaluation Committee as follows: William Balling, Thomas Dame, Eugene Muryn, David Saidel, Donald Schindler, Patrick Shields , John Walker. ' Trustee Rathjen objected to review of the Landfill Evaluation Committee Report before considering annexation. Mr. Raysa advised that this is not a public hearing and is legal. Trustee Rech, Chairman of the Landfill Evaluation Committee, presented the Committee Report regarding the proposed Browning- Ferris, Industries, Inc. , use of a 98 acre parcel as a sanitary landfill. She reviewed solid waste problems, a sanitary landfill design data sheet, how evaluation procedure was carried out, the Browning-Ferris Industries proposal, evaluation of the proposal, design of the system, operation of the system, land use, methods of control, conclusions of the Committee , and recommendations of the Committee. Trustee Rech noted the majority of the Committee, by a 4 to 3 vote, felt the proposal should be rejected. President Armstrong read reasons of those Committee members favoring approval of the Browning-Ferris proposal: 1. "It is possible that the sanitary landfill may be located in the County or Lincolnshire with EPA approval, and could be operated at that site without Village approval. " Trustee Rech stated that if a company wishes to have a sanitary landfill and can meet all requirements , they can go to court for a court awarded zoning for the landfill site despite opposition from a municipality or county. Regarding the distance of landfill site to residential area, Trustee Rech stated there was no set rule; however, by ordinance, some Villages require 1/4 mile. In reply to a question from - _ Trustee Shirley, Trustee Rech stated the distance of the proposed landfill to a residential temee would be 100 feet. Discussion followed regarding the landfill being a nuisance to adjacent homeowners . President Armstrong felt that control of the landfill by the Village must be a major factor. 2. "Greater hauling distances may be reflected in increased garbage rates in the future for Village residents" . Mr. James Raupp of Buffalo Grove Disposal stated this would 3028 2/25/74 greatly affect his company' s costs that beingin mileage and g Y g time. L. 3 . "The Village, in accepting responsibility for the landfill would provide better 'day to day' review. " President Armstrong stated that a full time Village sanitarian would have to be hired to inspect the site, giving the Village better control of the site. Discussion followed regarding salary, duties, and number of sanitarians needed for this proposal. detriment 4. This landfill would not prove to be any more o f a to the growth of that area, than if it were not given the existing land uses. " Trustee Rech referred to the Strathmore Development in relation- ship to the Arlington landfill and noted that home growth in that area was not stunted. Mr. Balling referred to the Master Plan and stated the landfillwould be close to land zoned for an i industrial use and would not violate this type of development. Patrick Shields stated the landfill in close proximity could inhibit residential development. 5. "The EPA has definite and adequate standards that must be met by Browning-Ferris. " ... Trustee Rech stated the EPA has inspections every 4 to 5 days and the EPA acts quickly to correct severe problems . Discussion followed on length of time it would take the EPA to shut down an operation if there was a nuisance. Trustee Rech stated the EPA generally acts immediately. 6. "The Horatio Gardens residents will be the beneficiaries of a park site without any financial contributions on their part. " Trustee Rech stated the landowners would give 10 acres for a park site in the Buffalo Grove Park District. Mr. Muryn, President of the Park District, felt the park site is needed in that area, and this may be the only opportunity to acquire one. Mr. Muryn stated it would be 3 years before the 10 acre site could be filled. President Armstrong read the measures required as a prerequisite to any acceptance of the landfill and stated these items would have to be discussed after annexation was decided. 9 : 50 P.M. - President Armstrong declared a recess . 1: 05 P .M. - The meeting resumed. President Armstrong read reasons of the members of the Committee i•. favoring disapproval of the Browning-Ferris proposal: 1. "The designation of that land as industrial on the Master Plan and a sanitary landfill is not the highest and best use of the land. " 3029 2/25/74 Trustee Rech stated if the land were developed industrial now, this would be the highest use of the land and the land would not be able to be used for some years if it were a landfill. Discussion followed regarding building over the landfill. �--- Mr. Dame felt an industrial development would generate a better tax base than a landfill. 2. "The probable higher tax base would be realized in the near immediate future, regarding the highest and best use, if the land were used for its best use. " President Armstrong stated this point was discussed in item #1. 3 . "The impact on Horatio Garden residents, their opposition to the proposal, and the possibility of affecting their well water supply. " President Armstrong stated a petition had been signed by the residents of Horatio Gardens in opposition of the landfill proposal. Trustee Rech stated that many of the Horatio Gardens residents are on well water supply and there is a possibility the leachate would affect the ground water supply and therefore affect their drinking water. Trustee Rech noted there is another supply of water being run into new homes now being developed, but a number of homeowners have stated they prefer to continue on their well. Mr. John Walker stated that the EPA imposes as a design restriction that the whole site has to be sealed off from the ground water supply, and that the periphery of the site will be monitored by wells. Discussion followed regarding the possible pollution to Horatio Garden homeowners ' wells . President Armstrong stated that should the water become polluted, it would be the landfill owners ' responsibility to provide the homeowners with a water supply. A homeowner in the audience stated the well was cheaper to operate than receiving another water supply. In reply to a question from the audience regarding how they will know if their well is bad, Mr. Walker stated the ground water would be monitored by the EPA every thirty days. Mr. Earl Pritchett in the audience asked the Board to move very cautiously on this proposal since he felt every well in the area would evently be polluted due to the type of clay to be used in the landfill. Mr. Pritchett stated 90 of the 100 homeowners in Horatio Gardens would remain on their wells . Discussion followed on whether the soil was suitable for a landfill. 4. "The location of a sanitary landfill may inhibit the future growth of the Village in the area ripest for development. " President Armstrong stated this was previously explored in another item. 3030 2/25/74 5. "There is no adequate ultimate land use plan for the property. " Trustee Rech stated they have not received from the landowners any ultimate use for the property. She stated that underground items for future development must be installed before the land- fill is put into operation. President Armstrong stated this would have to be a criteria if the Board were to proceed to approve the proposal. 6 . "Access to the site is presently inadequate. " Trustee Rech stated access to the site is one of the drawbacks since Busch-Deerfield extension will not be completed for about two years . Also, Trustee Rech stated Browning-Ferris were not agreeable to paving a section of road from Busch-Weiland inter- section into the site. Discussion followed regarding access to the landfill site, the condition of the road, and the safety of the school children with the number of trucks that would enter the site. 7. "The Village may not be able to exert the control necessary i to inspect, monitor, and prevent nuisances involved with a sanitary landfill operation. The Village staff at the present time is inadequate to do the surveillance necessary to insure good operation. " I ` President Armstrong stated if the proposal were approved, the Village would assure that the staff was adequate to provide control and inspections. Trustee Shirley questioned whether this property was contiguous to the Village at the present time. President Armstrong stated Trustee Rech has letters from Commonwealth Edison and from the Soo Line Railroad which at this time indicates that they would not annex to the Village which would preclude annexing the landfill . Trustee Shirley felt a vote should not be taken pro or con on this issue before it goes to the Plan Commission, because any vote would limit them in performing their duties . Trustee Mahoney stated the petitioner should have the privilege of a public hearing before the Plan Commission. It was decided referral to the Plan Commission not take place until the contiguity question is solved. Mr. Robert Solomon, attorney representing a developer in Horatio Gardens, stated they do not look on the proposed landfill with favor. President Armstrong stated a letter was received from Brunswick Corporation opposing the proposed landfill . Mr. Pritchett stated he contacted Des Plaines Realty to appraise his and other homes and the agent stated if the landfill went in, homes would fall in value from 20 to 30 percent. He stated he hoped the Board would consider this matter carefully. 3031 2/25/74 President Armstrong thanked Trustee Rech and the Committee for the excellent report. Trustee Mahoney moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon requested this item not be placed on the agenda until there is a commitment by the developer regarding right-of-ways. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 11: 20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Village Clerk Passed and approved this z/ day of ���� , 1974 L. V' lag P siden