1974-04-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3087
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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 22 , 1974 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 16 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, Driscoll.
Also present: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Arnold Seaberg,
Village Engineer; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; William
Balling, Administrative Assistant; Richard Glueckert, Finance
Director; Harry Walsh, Police Chief .
1. Minutes of April 15, 1974
Trustee Osmon moved to approve the minutes of April 15, 1974 , as
submitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
2. Standing Committee Reports
Flood Control
Trustee Rech informed the Board that the Flood Control Booklets
would be distributed Villagewide Saturday morning, April 27 ,
1974 .
3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Central Police Dispatch Program
Daniel Larson, Village Manager, reviewed the suggested agreement
and ordinance for Central Dispatching with the Villages of
Arlington Heights, Elk Grove, and Mt. Prospect. Chief Harry
Walsh favored the agreement and stated the changes proposed
are mostly management to make Central Dispatch a separate entity
with its own budget and supervision, which would solve some
operation problems. Trustee Rathjen questioned if there would
be any savings to the Village through this program. Chief
Walsh stated there would be no monetary savings but the
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advantage would be in terms of management and administration.
Trustee Osmon moved to table the ordinance approving a Central
Dispatching Systems Agreement until such time as the Village
officials of all four municipalities meet to review the ordinance
and come up with changes or amendments. Seconded by Trustee
Driscoll and a voice vote found the following:
�./ AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Central Police Dispatching Radio Bids
Chief Walsh reviewed the bids for radio equipment and engineering
for Central Dispatch which were opened on March 25, 1974 . He
stated that bids were received from Motorola, R C A, and General
Electric, but that Motorola was the only vendor to bid on the
entire system on a "turn key" basis at $34, 900. 00. He noted
that Motorola discounted the entire system and the price of
each item, if added, would be a greater amount.
Chief Walsh stated, by eliminating five handie talkies, the
system would cost $30, 832. 68, State/Federal Share being $25, 051. 55 ,
and the Village share $5, 781. 13. Trustee Shirley moved to accept
the Motorola bid in accordance with the recommendation of Chief
Walsh. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote
found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Interdepartmental Supervisory Exchange Program
Chief Walsh reviewed a proposal for a Police Sergeant exchange
program with the Village of Hoffman Estates . He stated he met
last year with Chief O'Connell of Hoffman Estates , Mr. Longmeyer,
Village Manager of Hoffman Estates , and Mr. Larson to discuss
the idea of exchanging police department supervisory personnel
in order to improve their supervisory and operational skills.
He stated Mr. Balling checked all aspects with the insurance
company and Mr. Raysa had no serious objections. Trustee Shirley
questioned if our sergeants actions would be somewhat restricted
since he would be wearing a Buffalo Grove Police Department
uniform in Hoffman Estates. Chief Walsh stated the officer
could initiate arrest action, but they preferred he would not,
due to going to Hoffman Estates for court appearances. In reply
L._ to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Walsh stated the officer
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would only be operating as a Watch Commander and Supervisor.
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In reply to a question from Trustee Osmon, Chief Walsh stated
the officers duties would take him on the street. Chief Walsh
stated the officer would have the authority to take action on
misdemeanor or felony charges. Trustee Shirley requested a copy
of all reports from the Hoffman Estates Officer in Buffalo Grove
and the Buffalo Grove Officer in Hoffman Estates be distributed
to the Board, and also comments from department personnel under
this officer' s supervison before the program is on a full time
basis. In reply to a question from Trustee Rech, Chief Walsh
stated the exchange would be for a two week period and they
would wait a month and then start another two week exchange
period, if the program had merit. Trustee Osmon moved to
approve the Interdepartmental Supervisory Exchange Program.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found
the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Trustee Osmon stated that he would like to see training of the
rank and file. Mr. Larson stated that the Community Development
and Police Department personnel attend school once a year and
Public Works employees attend when classes are available.
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Winston Square Model Area
Mr. Morton Kaplan, attorney for Centex Homes Corporation,
reviewed with the Board the Townhouse units to be constructed
as models for the Winston Square development on 5. 018 acres.
He presented a check in the amount of $1, 886. 86 payable to the
Village which is 31/2% of the estimated engineering costs. Trustee
Rech questioned Mr. Kaplan reference the temporary sanitary
sewers and domestic well. Mr. Koenen, engineer for Centex
Homes Corporation, stated the holding tank would be steel so
it will not contaminate the well and the sanitary system would
be pumped out once a week. He stated the well is approximately
115 feet deep and the water would be tested before using. Mr.
Koenen stated, if the water was not usable, a new well would
be dug.
Mr. Larson reviewed a Staff Review for Winston Square Final Plat
Layout Plan from William Balling, Administrative Assistant,
dated April 10, 1974. He stated all items have been resolved.
In reply to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Arnold Seaberg,
Village Engineer, stated final engineering approval has been
given for this phase.
Mr. Glauner, Appearance Control Commissioner, stated the
Appearance Control Commission has approved this phase.
Mr. Shields, Plan Commissioner, stated the Plan Commission
approved this phase.
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Trustee Shirley moved to approve the final plat for Winston
►—� Square Phase I. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and a roll
call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Proclamation
President Armstrong proclaimed May 5 - May 11, 1974 , as Bicycle
Safety Week. Trustee Osmon moved to approve the Proclamation.
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
4. Questions from the Board
Village Stickers
Trustee Shirley moved that no further vehicle stickers be sold
to Grand Spaulding Leasing, Mr. Raysa be directed to give the
Board an opinion as to the legality of the situation, the office
staff be directed to search records prior to that being reviewed
by the news media to determine how far back this situation goes,
and any information found be made available to anyone making
an investigation. Trustee Rech seconded the motion. Trustee
Osmon recalled that three years ago direction was given to the
administration to check to see if this was legal. Trustee
Shirley said he did not recall such a thing happening. Mr.
Raysa stated no direction was given to him to determine its
legality. The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Salaries
Trustee Rathjen referred to a newspaper article stating direction
was given by the Board not to discuss personnel salaries and
questioned its validity. Trustee Rech stated it was brought up
that until the Board was certain of revenues they would not be
able to decide definitely on the salary ranges, because there
L.._. is no sense in granting a large salary increase if the revenues
for paying that individual are not available.
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Mr. Raysa stated that, two days ago, he had received an opinion
L. from the Attorney General stating that salaries should be dis-
cussed at open meetings, and that he would send copies to the
Board.
Subregional Flood Committee
In reply to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Larson stated he
had written a letter to Clarence Pontius, Chairman of the Sub-
regional Flood Committee requesting the status of this committee,
and had not received a reply.
There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved
to adjourn to workshop. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9: 37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
imVillage Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1974 .
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Village President