1974-06-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3927
6/3/74
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDNET AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES , ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY, JUNE 3 , 1974 , AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order approximately
8 : 15 P.M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Alle-
giance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
PRESENT: President Armstrong; Trustees Shirley, Rathjen,
Mahoney, Rech
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
Trustee Osmon arrived at 8 : 25 P.M.
Also present were: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa,
Village Attorney; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; William Davis ,
General Superintendent; Charles McCoy, Director of Public Works;
William Balling, Administrative Assistant; and Richard Glueckert,
Finance Director.
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1. Warrant #289
Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #289, in the amount of
$105,414. 85, and moved for its approval. Trustee Osmon arrived
at this time. Trustee Rech seconded the motion. Discussion
followed on several items but no changes were made. The Clerk
called the roll and found the following :
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Rech
�.. NAYES: Trustee Mahoney
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
The motion carried.
2. Standing Committee Reports
Mill Creek Park
Trustee Osmon reported he has had discussions with Mr. Chester
Moskel of Miller Builders regarding additional park land, but
it does not look promising.
3. Committee of the Whole
Dundee Road Median
Mr. Larson, Village Manager reviewed the proposed landscaped
median plan for Dundee Road through the Village of Buffalo
Grove.
President Armstrong questioned the State Engineer if the State
has had any experience on this type of configuration in other
areas in Metropolitan Chicago. Mr. Ron Kennedy, Project
Engineer, stated there would be one under construction this
summer on Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights through the central
business district. President Armstrong stated the concern
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of the businessmen is the possibility that the turn-ins could
impede traffic into a shopping area; therefore, losing business.
He stated it was not the Board' s intent to hinder the business
community.
In reply to a question from Trustee Shirley, President Armstrong
stated the Village could accept the proposed drawing or a
revised drawing, or scrap the whole idea and go to the originally
`./ planned mountable median.
Mr. Paul Gerst, President of Camerasound in Dunnell Shopping
Center, stated they would favor the proposed median providing
each business has an equal opportunity for access and that the
greenery provided does not shield the business signs or display
windows of any business from the traffic on the opposite side
of the street. He suggested a shingle type sign be placed at
the entrance of each crossing point depicting the type of store.
Mr. Kennedy reviewed the limitations for the plantings in the
median. He stated the full growth of trees could not exceed
4 inches in diameter.
The manager of Dunnell Shopping Center questioned how the
green area would be maintained and the problem of salt in the
winter months destroying the green area. Mr. Larson stated it
was recommended that a vine type of ground cover be planted,
L... eliminating routine maintenance and the curb would be 9 inches
high which should protect the green area from the salt. He
also stated that agricultural gypsum would neutralize the salt.
Mr. John Gomes, President of Ranch Mart Merchants, read a
letter dated June 3 , 1974 , stating they disapprove of the
proposed beautification program of Dundee Road because of
its impracticability, safety questionability, and the hardship
it would put on the businesses by limiting the free flow of
traffic into and out of the Ranch Mart Shopping Center. He
strongly suggested any lanes available for landscaping be used
for deceleration lanes.
Trustee Rathjen questioned the cost of plantings in the median
strip and felt this should not be considered until an amount for
this project could be determined. President Armstrong stated
the project should be reviewed now, with the final decision
being made after arguments are heard and estimated cost
established.
Trustee Shirley questioned the businessmen as to whether they
thought controlled accessability would be better than having
cars cross the median at any point on the road.
Mr. David Potter, of the Bank of Buffalo Grove, stated any-
L.. where there is a mountable median, there will be accidents.
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Mr. Kennedy stated this plan had to be approved by the State
and Federal Government, neither of whom have seen the plan
nor been approached formerly on it, but would contact the State
this week. He stated the project would be reviewed for safety
and the effect on business.
Mr. Kenneth Rodeck, Gregg Builders, suggested a combination of
mountable and planted median.
Mr. John Sholz of Chicken Unlimited, felt the median strip
would hinder new businesses coming into Buffalo Grove and
devalue the land on Dundee Road.
Dr. David Saidel, polled the businessmen in the audience and
stated many are totally against the concept of the plan. He
then suggested a completely crossable median with trees.
President Armstrong requested all suggestions and recommendations
be mailed to Mr. Larson, and another meeting on the subject
would be held in three to four weeks.
10: 05 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
10: 20 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
L. Fourth of July Celebration
Trustee Osmon moved to approve the request from the Buffalo
Grove Jaycees for waiver of permit fee for their 1974 Fourth
of July Celebration contingent upon receipt of necessary legal
insurance document. Trustee Rech seconded the motion.
After discussion, a poll was taken to determine if the restroom
facilities in the Village Hall should be open to the public
during the festivities; a "yes" indicating approval, a "no"
disapproval.
YES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
NO: None
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
The Village facilities will be left open for the public.
After discussion, a poll was taken of the Board; a "yes" vote
would mean the Jaycees may use municipal trucks and employees
at Village expense for hauling picnic tables; a "no" vote would
oppose.
YES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
NO: None
L.� ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
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A vote on the motion found the following:
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AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
The motion carried.
Buffalo Court
Mr. Ray Brosio requested final plat approval for his shopping
center, Buffalo Court.
There being no one present from the Plan Commission, President
Armstrong read the Plan Commission' s recommendation that final
plat approval be given subject to approval by Village Engineer
and stated Mr. Brosio has agreed to install sidewalks on Betty
Drive and Dundee Road, and will narrow the drive from 30 feet
to 25 feet.
President Armstrong then reviewed the Appearance Control
Commission' s report granting final approval contingent upon:
(1) Two trees flanking the driveway entrance on Dundee Road -
preferably Honey Locusts; (2) Three to five evergreens added
along the east border of the lot; (3) Berm of 4 - 5' in height
L. in front, along Dundee Road; (4) Use of a ground level sign;
and (5) Use of a wood fence rather than block.
Mr. Brosio stated he had met with the Appearance Control
Commission several times and agreed to a wood fence rather
than block (item 5) . He stated that he had agreed to all the
trees he originally had been asked to put in the project and
the extra trees were requested later. Regarding item (2) ,
Mr. Brosio stated the Appearance Control Commission requested
a particular kind of pine tree, and he disliked pine trees.
He stated he was planting two large trees in a 60 foot area
and did not want to clutter up the area with pine trees.
Regarding item (3) , Mr. Brosio felt the berm was too high and
would block the view of the tenants.
Discussion was deferred so that Mr. Brosio could obtain an
updated site plan.
1972 Motor Fuel Tax Audit Report
After review, Trustee Osmon moved to approve MTF Audit Report
#10 for the 1972 calendar year. Trustee Shirley seconded the
motion. A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
The motion carried.
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Dundee Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Mr. Larson reviewed a request from Charles McCoy, Director of
Public Works, to repair the sanitary sewer manhole at Dundee
Road and Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Larson noted four proposals
for the subject construction were received and upon Mr. McCoy' s
recommendation, it was requested Rossetti Contracting Company
be awarded the contract for a total estimated amount of $3,355,
with a cost not to exceed $5, 000. Mr. Larson noted the budgeted
amount for this project was $5,000. Trustee Shirley moved to
accept the recommendation of Mr. McCoy to accept the proposal
from Rossetti Contracting Company in the amount of $3 , 355, not
to exceed $5, 000 , with the stipulation that the Board will
waive formal bidding. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion.
Trustee Shirley requested any amount spent over the $3 , 355
should be approved by Mr. Larson. Trustee Osmon stated he
felt the Board should consider the lesser proposal due to the
Village' s financial condition. The Clerk called the roll and
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, President
Armstrong
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
The motion carried.
Buffalo Court (continued)
Mr. Brosio presented the site plan to the Board. Reference
sidewalks, Mr. Brosio stated he would be agreeable to construct
sidewalks on Dundee Road and Betty Drive.
Trustee Rathjen moved that Final Plat approval be given subject
to the six points covered in Mr. Arnold Seaberg' s letter of
May 29, 1974 , a wood fence, approval of sign, and sidewalks
along Dundee Road and Betty Drive. Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion. The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
The motion carried.
1974-75 Pay Plan
Trustee Shirley reviewed the 1974-75 Pay Plan and noted that
the pay plan, combined with general merit increases, shows an
... overall 10% increase.
Discussion followed on the cash flow. Trustee Osmon stated he
did not think it was fair to hold up Village employee raises
because the Village has a cash flow problem. Mr. Larson stated
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that in the middle of July the Board would be in a better
:.� position to evaluate the cash flow. He also stated that some .
sort of remuneration should be given to the employees if it is
shown in April of 1975 that monies are available.
Trustee Rech noted that the difference in this year' s budget
and last year' s is $148, 180, which is an increase of 14% . S ' e
did not feel the Village should, pay salaries with non curring
income, but should be paid from property tax � ' ch � 916 , 000.
- She noted the salaries total this year is $1, 2U., 000. Trustee
Rech suggested 1% be cut from the 10% increase. She stated
' " r_2, if the salary ranges would be effective on August 1, and not
retroactive, then 1/4 of the percentages could be reduced.
Trustee Rathjen suggested the following formula to provide the
needed reduction:
1. No new positions authorized $ 32,800
2. The position authorized but not filled 16, 500
3. Pay Plan delayed until August 1 25, 000
4. Reduce overall raises from 6% to 4. 5% 25, 000
He noted if the pay plan increase is 4 . 5% and merit increase
is 4%, the total increase would be 8 . 5% .
Discussion followed and President Armstrong polled the Board,
`� a "yes" supporting taking $100, 000 out of the overall salary
schedule; a "no" supporting something less, and found the
following:
YES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech
NO: None
ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll
Mr. Larson stated that he would review the budget and make a
recommendation regarding where $100, 000 could be cut.
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Health Standards
Trustee Osmon requested the health standards be inspected at
Golden Bear and Baskin-Robbins. Mr. Larson stated he would
have the Sanitarian look into the matter.
There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved
to adjourn. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 12: 25 A.M.
i Respectfully submitted,
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