1974-04-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3081
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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, APRIL 15, 1974 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
In the absence of President Armstrong, the Village Clerk called
�•/ the meeting to order at 8 : 13 P.M. Those present stood and
recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll and found the following present:
Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, and Driscoll
Absent: President Armstrong, Trustee Rathjen
Also present: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Arnold Seaberg,
Village Engineer; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; William
Balling, Administrative Assistant; Richard Glueckert, Finance
Director.
Trustee Osmon moved that Trustee Shirley be appointed President
Pro Tem in the absence of President Armstrong. Trustee Rech
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.
1. Minutes of April 8 , 1974
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the minutes of April 8, 1974 ,
as submitted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
2 . Warrant #286
Trustee Shirley read Warrant #286 in the corrected amount of
$253, 778. 94. Trustee Mahoney moved to approve Warrant #286 as
corrected. Trustee Rech seconded the motion. Various items
were discussed but no further changes were made. The Clerk
called the roll and found the following:
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AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
3. Village Manager' s Report
Daniel Larson, Village Manager, noted the Summary of Administrative
Activities for the Month of March, 1974, and asked for questions.
Trustee Osmon asked if all possible efforts have been made to
enforce the vehicle sticker requirement. Mr. Larson noted that
due to limited manpower in the Police Department, it is not
possible to cite all violators; however, approximately 150
tickets have been issued.
4. Standing Committee Reports
Flood Control
Trustee Rech stated she had attended a hearing on Wednesday,
April 10, in Franklin Park regarding flooding problems in
northeastern Illinois, and briefly reviewed discussions.
Trustee Osmon questioned the status of the Subregional Flood
Committee started two years ago. Mr. Larson stated that Mr.
Clarence Pontius, Chairman of the Subregional Flood Committee,
has not called a meeting recently. Trustee Osmon requested an
updating from Mr. Pontius as to what has been done with the
Committee.
5. Questions from the Audience
Farrington Drive Curb Repair
Paul Kochendorfer, 670 Farrington Drive, stated that curbs on
Farrington Drive need repair, due to damage caused by the
installation of the sanitary sewer by Lake County. Mr. Larson
stated Mr. Degen of the Lake County Public Works Department
would be present later in the meeting, and asked that this
matter be deferred so he could answer the question.
6. Committee of the Whole
Chevy Chase Utility Company
Trustee Osmon moved to table a request from the Lake County Public
Works Department, regarding their operation of the Chevy Chase
Utility Company, until Mr. Degen arrives. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following:
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AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Buffalo Grove Fire Protection Company Agreement
Trustee Mahoney moved to table the agreement with the Buffalo
Grove Fire Protection Company until a meeting is set with the
Wheeling Rural Fire Protection District to discuss the proposed
agreement as requested in their letter of March 27, 1974. Trustee
Driscoll 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.
After discussion, a meeting date was set between the Board and
the Wheeling Rural Fire Protection District on May 1, 1974 , in
the Village Hall Conference Room at 8 : 00 P.M.
Buffalo Grove Disposal Company Agreement
Trustee Shirley read the Supplement to Garbage Contract dated
May 1, 1969, with the following changes.
1. Paragraph 2, line 2, change word "dated" to amended" ;
2. Under Item 1 (a) , line 3, change "May 1, 1974 ' to"April 1,19741;
3 . Item 1 (b) , line 3, change "60 days" to "30 days";
4. Item 1 (b) , last line after "Paragraph 2 hereof" add "and
shall be paid by the 10th of the month" ;
5. Item 2 (c) , last line, change "June 1, 1974" to "May 1, 1974" .
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll
and found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
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Buffalo Creek Retention Basin
Mr. Raysa stated he had not approved the entire Buffalo Creek
Retention Basin Agreement with the Lake County Forest Preserve
District and the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater
Chicago. He stated he had reservations on the provision in
the agreement stating the Village is solely responsible for
the quality of water that comes into the reservoir, and the
provision requiring the Village to maintain the entire site.
Mr. Raysa stated he has written to the Forest Preserve District
on these matters and to this date has received no response.
Trustee Rech questioned what type of insurance coverage would
be necessary in case of injury. Mr. Raysa stated the blanket
insurance the Village has would be sufficient.
Mr. Larson stated, in previous discussions with Dick Lanyon,
Metropolitan Sanitary District, and a Forest Preserve District
representative, it was agreed that maintenance would be the
responsibility of the Village until such time portions of that
property would be used by the Forest Preserve District for
recreational uses, or whatever use they had planned for it,
and at that time, the Forest Preserve District would maintain
the area they were using and the Village maintain that which
the Forest Preserve District was not using. He noted this was
not put in the agreement. Trustee Osmon felt a clause should be
inserted showing a "not to exceed dollars and cents"for main-
tenance. Trustee Osmon moved to table until the two items are
resolved in more specific terms then they are now. He suggested
the MSD and the Forest Preserve District be contacted about a
shared cost with a "not to exceed cost" on the part of Buffalo
Grove. Trustee Mahoney stated the Villageslould be careful not
to shut the door on the entire project, because it can be of
tremendous benefit. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
Discussion took place regarding standards determining the
"quality of water" . Trustee Rech suggested the Lake County Board
of Health or the State EPA take samples now to be used as basic
criteria. A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Bicycle Ordinance
Trustee Mahoney requested that the licensing requirement in the
newly adopted Bicycle Ordinance be changed to be on a voluntary
basis. He favored issuing licenses to children as part of the
education program. He also favored the rest of the ordinance.
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Discussion took place regarding the fact that lost bicycles can
�... be traced if they are licensed.
Trustee Mahoney moved to direct the attorney to amend the
Ordinance in question. There was no second to the motion;
therefore, it was denied.
Arlington Country Club Retention Basin
Upon request of the Metropolitan Sanitary District, Trustee
Osmon moved to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance for
"Assignment of Right to Construct Facility" for the Arlington
Country Club Retention Basin. Trustee Mahoney 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.
1973-74 Annual Report
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the 1973-74 Annual Report,
dated March 21, 1974 . He noted that this was a ten month actual
and two month projected report. He also noted that the revenues
were $81, 299 under budget and that expenses were under budget
in all departments except Police. After a brief discussion,
President Pro Tem Shirley stated the report was accepted.
Northwest Municipal Conference
The Board reviewed the request of the Northwest Municipal
Conference for Village participation in financing a full time
executive director.
Trustee Osmon moved to table discussion of this matter until a
more concise budget is available. Trustee Driscoll seconded
the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
7. Questions from the Audience
Farrington Drive
Mr. Kochendorfer stated that since Mr. Degen had not come to the
meeting, would the Board consider his earlier question. After
discussion, it was decided that the Village staff will investi-
gate the damage to Farrington Drive and pursue with Lake County
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the repair of same. Mr. Larson stated that he would report
4-- back to the Board next week.
Fire Department
Mr. Bogart questioned if the First National Bank and adjacent
doctors building would interfer with the operation of the Fire
L Department. Mr. Larson stated there would be traffic signals
when the Fire Department would have to be activated. Trustee
Shirley stated consideration of final plat approval of the
project is scheduled for May 6 , 1974, and suggested Mr. Bogart
be in attendance and raise the question at that time.
Bicycle Committee
Trustee Osmon requested a proclamation be prepared declaring
the week of May 5, 1974 , as Bicycle Safety Week. Mr. Larson
stated it would be on the next agenda.
There being no further questions from the audience Trustee
Osmon moved to adjourn. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and
upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:14 P.M.
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I Respectfully submitted,
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