1974-05-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3905
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L. 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, MAY 13, 1974 , AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The meeting was called to order by President Armstrong at
approximately 8 :10 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,
Driscoll.
Trustee Rech arrived at 8 : 15 P.M.
Also present: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Arnold Seaberg,
Village Engineer; William Balling, Administrative Assistant;
Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works; and William Dettmer,
Chief Inspector.
1. Minutes of May 6 , 1974
Trustee nsmon moved to approve the minutes of May 6 , 1974 ,
as submitted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. In the
L. absence of Trustee Rech, the Village Clerk requested that on
page 3900 under Lake County Dog License, change Trustee Rech' s
vote from "naye" to "aye" . The Clerk called the roll and
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Rech
The motion carried with the change noted.
2. Standing Committee Reports
Bicycle Safety
Trustee Osmon reported that between 1400 to 1700 bicycles
were inspected on Saturday, May 11, 1974. Trustee Osmon also
praised Janice Dallmer, Chairman of this committee, for her
fine efforts. He stated the Bicycle Registration Day was
very successful and thanked everyone who participated.
3. Committee of the Whole
The Crossings - Phase II
L_. Mr. Jame^ Otis presented the final plat of The Crossings ,
Phase II, for Board approval. He stated that all five points
in Mr. Seaberg' s letter of May 8, 1974 , had been met. Mr.
Otis stated that application has been made to the Illinois
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Division of Water Resource Management for permit approval
L-- of all work to be done in the flood plain of Buffalo Creek.
Mr. Seaberg felt there was no reason the permits would not
be approved and stated that construction would be limited
to high ground. It was explained that the lakes on the
western border are in Long Grove under the jurisdiction of
the Buffalo Grove Park District. In reply to a question from
�./ Trustee Osmon, Mr. Seaberg stated that should the State not
give approval, it would have no affect on the location of the
buildings.
Trustee Rech questioned when the decision was made to dedicate
the 20 foot wide streets to the Village. Mr. Otis stated,
in working with the Village, it was felt curb and gutter would
provide a more stabilized road than originally planned. Trustee
Rech stated the 20 foot wide streets is not what is specified
in the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Larson stated that the
Ordinance states changes can be made at the descretion of the
Board.
Mr. Burt Harris of the Plan Commission stated they unanimously
approved Phase II.
Mr. William Dettmer stated that the Appearance Control
Commission approved Phase II.
Plan Commissioner Harris questioned why the Village would
want the streets dedicated. Lengthy discussion followed.
Mr. Seaberg felt the Village should require a televised
inspection of the sanitary sewer as part of final engineering
approval. Mr. Otis stated they wanted to talk with their
engineer to see if this would be a worthwhile investment.
Trustee Osmon moved to approve the final plat for Phase II ,
subject to the flood plain restrictions of record, and
inclusion of requirement for televising of the sanitary
sewer. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
l NAYES : None
v The motion carried.
Mr. Brouk, of the Richards Group, presented the Clerk a
check in the amount of $14, 933. 35 for engineering and
inspection fee.
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Whitehall Drive Parking Restrictions
Upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, Trustee Osmon
moved in favor of "no parking" signs within thirty feet of
the intersection on Whitehall Drive at Arlington Heights
Road, and to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the
necessary Ordinance. 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.
Police Pension Report
Mr. Robert Collins, Village Treasurer, reviewed the Police
Pension Fund Report for the fiscal year ending April 30,
1974, showing a fund balance of $133, 033. 18. Trustee Osmon
moved to accept the Police Pension Report. Trustee Rech
seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
�-- The motion carried.
Resolution No. 74-11
President Armstrong read Resolution No. 74-11, a resolution
regarding the proposed Omni-House grant application for State
funds. Trustee Driscoll moved to approve Resolution No. 74-11.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the
following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Oak Creek Condominiums
Trustee Osmon moved to remove from table the Oak Creek
Condominium final plat approval for Phase III. 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.
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Trustee Osmon moved to table the Oak Creek Condominium final
�-- plat approval for Phase III. 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.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Upon recommendation of James Kowieski, Chairman Zoning Board
of Appeals, President Armstrong appointed Mr. Allan J.
Schaeffer to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year
term. Trustee Rech moved to concur. Trustee Osmon 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 moved to adjourn to Workshop Session. Trustee
Shirley seconded the motion and upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
r... Time: 9: 09 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of y� , 1974.
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