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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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► 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
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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 ,
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