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1974-06-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3940 6/17/74 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, JUNE 17 , 1974, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. In the absence of President Armstrong, the Clerk called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 15 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, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech ABSENT: President Armstrong; Trustee Driscoll President Armstrong arrived at 9 :30 P.M. Also present were: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; William Balling, Administrative Assistant; and Sgt. Crimmins of the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Trustee Osmon moved to appoint Trustee Shirley President Pro Tem in the President' s absence. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 1. Minutes of June 10, 1974 Trustee Mahoney moved that the minutes of June 10, 1974, be approved as submitted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech NAYES : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. 2. Warrant #290 Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #290 in the amount of $69,403. 27. Trustee Rathjen moved to approve Warrant #290. Trustee Rech seconded the motion. Discussion followed on several items. The Clerk called the roll and found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Rech NAYES: Trustee Mahoney ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll Because there was not a majority vote, Trustee Rech moved to table Warrant #290. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: 3941 6/17/74 AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech L NAYES: Trustee Shirley ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. 3. Village Manager' s Report Mr. Larson, Village Manager, reviewed the summary of Administrative Activities for the month of April, 1974. 4. Committee of the Whole Willow Stream Park Mr. Larson reviewed the recommended settlement for the purchase by the Buffalo Grove Park District of the remaining 9. 7 acres adjacent to the Old Village Sewerage Plant as outlined in a letter, dated May 23 , 1974, from John M. Sullivan to Eugene Muryn, President of the Buffalo Grove Park District. Mr. Raysa stated an ordinance would be prepared when a legal description is forwarded. Trustee Osmon stated that since the Park District does not have funds to maintain the land, he felt this should be retained for Village use, possibly for a Public Works Garage site. Trustee Shirley stated the Village committed themselves to the sale of this land in October, 1973. Trustee Mahoney moved to proceed with the proposal as explained in the letter dated May 23, 1974, from Mr. John M. Sullivan, Park District Attorney. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Larson stated the Village received $45,019 toward the purchase of this parcel, based on the commitment made by the Board last October. Trustee Shirley reminded the Board that at the time the Park District requested to purchase this property, the initial principal amount of $45,019 was paid so reimbursement under the Federal Grant could be obtained. Trustee Mahoney moved to direct the Village Manager and Village Attorney to return to the Park District for resolution of how to refunc► the $45,000 and retract the sale of the land. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The Clerk called the roll and found the following: AYES: Trustee Rathjen NAYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion was defeated. Trustee Osmon moved to table until it is determined whether the Village has a specific need for this land, until final resolution of cost of the land, and until Park District use of the land is determined. There was no second to the motion. 3942 6/17/74 Trustee Rech moved that the Village Attorney prepare the proper ordinance along with the proper legal description and easements L. to convey the property to the Park District as previously com- mitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. Trustee Shirley stated this motion was already made in October and the question is on the agreement of the proposal for the settlement of the interest portion of the payment. Trustee Rech amended the motion to include the interest payment as negotiated between the Village and the Park District as stated in the May 23 , 1974, letter from John Sullivan. Trustee Mahoney seconded the amendment. Mr. Larson stated the original interest expense of $1, 674. 25 should be split on a 50-50 basis with the Park District (and be changed to $836. 12) with the additional rebate on principal of $12 ,767.16 , and requested the motion be amended. Trustee Rech amended the motion to include total interest figure to be $12 ,767. 16 on the 9. 7 acre parcel adjacent to the Old Lake County Sewerage Treatment Plant, and if the figure is different, the motion does not stand. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon moved to table until all relative facts are available to the Board. There was no second to the motion. Trustee Rech returned to the original motion to approve the payment by the Park District and collection by the Village the amount of $12 ,767. 16 as being interest on the 9. 7 acre parcel adjoining the Old Lake County Sewerage Treatment Plant currently Willow Stream Park. The Clerk called the roll and found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Mahoney, Rech NAYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. 9 :10 P.M. - Trustee Shirley declared a recess. 9 :25 P.M. - The meeting resumed. Central Police Dispatching Mr. Larson reviewed a memo from Police Chief Walsh, dated May 31, 1974, and a suggested ordinance regarding Village participation in the Northwest Central Dispatching Center which provides for a corporation empowered to handle centralized police dispatching for the Village of Arlington Heights, the Village of Mt. Prospect, the Village of Elk Grove, and the Village of Buffalo Grove. Mr. Larson stated this agreement has been reviewed and approved by Elk Grove Village, will be sub- mitted to the Village of Mt. Prospect tonight, and will be submitted soon to the Village of Arlington Heights. L... Trustee Osmon moved the ordinance be directed to the Village Attorney for review and recommendation. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech 3943 6/17/74 NAYES: None ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. President Armstrong arrived at this time. Warrant #290 Trustee Shirley moved that Warrant #290 be removed from table. Trustee Rech seconded the motion and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Shirley moved to approve Warrant #290 as submitted. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Rech; President Armstrong NAYES: Trustee Mahoney ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. St. Mary' s Church Sanitary Sewer Agreement Mr. Raysa, Village Attorney, reviewed the revised service agreement for sanitary sewer service for St. Mary's Church. Mr. Raysa asked if St. Mary' s Church is agreeable to paying the rates as indicated in the second agreement. Mr. Larson reviewed the revised rates. Mr. Raysa stated he would like a commitment from the Church that they will pay the increased amounts as indicated in the agreement. Trustee Shirley moved to approve the agreement as submitted by MSD, subject to the acceptance by the Church to pay the rates as stated in the revised agreement. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech NAYES: None ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. Ordinance No. 74-16 President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 74-16, an Ordinance accepting the Plat of Dedication for ten acres of land in the Winston Square Development. Trustee Osmon moved to approve Ordinance No. 74-16. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon amended the motion to include that this dedication not be accepted until all taxes have been resolved including part of the 1974 taxes, and subject to the approval and review of the Plan Commission. 3944 6/17/74 ► Trustee Osmon withdrew his motion and moved the Plat of Dedication be forwarded to the Plan Commission for review. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech NAYES: None ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. Ordinance No. 74-17 President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 74-17 , an Ordinance providing for the sale of old Village Staff cars. Trustee Mahoney moved to approve Ordinance No. 74-17. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Mr. Raysa requested that under Section 2, the words "At a price of $600 per car" be inserted. A voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech NAYES : Trustee Shirley ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried Dundee Road Median Strip President Armstrong reviewed the revised plan for the Dundee Road median strip. Trustee Osmon moved to direct the Village Manager to submit the revised plan as outlined to the State for their examination, acceptance, comments or revisions, and when those are available another public hearing will be held and all interested parties will be contacted, and copies be made available to interested parties. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Rathjen questioned the landscaping costs and maintenance costs involved. President Armstrong stated no final decisions will be made until a final configuration has been made. The Clerk called the roll and found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech NAYES : Trustee Rathjen ABSENT: Trustee Driscoll The motion carried. Trustee Osmon described how Minneapolis had developed their downtown area into a mall and stated that the fact that there is no vehicular traffic has not hampered business. Arlington Heights Road Trustee Shirley stated that Nichols Road, which is the bypass route for Arlington Heights Road, needs repair. Mr. Larson stated he would get in touch with the proper authorities to have the matter resolved. In reply to a question from Trustee 3945 6/17/74 Osmon, Mr. Larson stated that, according to Mr. Sifrer of the State, maintenance of Arlington Heights Road is the Village' s responsibility. Mr. Osmon requested a copy of Greco' s contract be obtained to review. MSD Trustee Rech noted a letter received from the Metropolitan Sanitary District regarding extraneous flow. Mr. Larson noted that Buffalo Grove is one of few Villages not being fined for extraneous flow into the system. 5. Questions from the Audience Mr. John Panella, 342 Cottonwood, asked when the abandoned fire truck would be removed from Emmerich Park. Mr. Larson stated this will be taken care of tomorrow. Golf Course Mr. Panella asked the status of the purchase of the golf course by the Village. President Armstrong stated it will be on the agenda within the next few weeks. Z.B.A.- Plan Commission Responsibilities Richard Heinrich, member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, asked when the Board would consider a revision of the duties and responsibilities of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. President Armstrong stated the matter would be placed on the agenda when a report is received. Mini-Bikes Trustee Mahoney asked the status of mini-bike enforcement along Lake-Cook Road. Mr. Larson stated he is still waiting for "no trespassing" signs and written approval from Mr. Eckert. Trustee Osmon moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 10 :35 P.M. The Board returned from executive session at 10 :55 P.M. There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted , Village Cler I i I i I i i I I I i i 3946 6/17/74 • PASSE -D) RO7E is �G/ day of , 1974. V 1 ge Pr sident