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1974-06-24 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3947 6/24/74 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 24 , 1974, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS President Armstrong 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: President Armstrong, Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll ABSENT: Trustee Shirley Also present were: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; William Dettmer, Chief Inspector; and William Balling, Admin- istrative Assistant. 1. Minutes of June 17, 1974 Trustee Osmon moved to approve the minutes of June 17 , 1974 , as submitted. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech NAYES : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Driscoll ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. 2. Committee Reports Jr. College Boundaries Trustee Mahoney reported that a decision was made by the Junior College Board to place the entire Stevenson High School District into the College of Lake County boundaries. He requested that a written form of this decision be obtained and determine what options or alternatives are available for the Lake County portion of Buffalo Grove. He felt the Board should review same as soon as possible to decide if further action should be taken. Municipal Fire Department Trustee Osmon stated he felt final negotations on the Fire Department seemed to be taking unseemingly long and requested direction for the Committee to resolve the matter and obtain 6-0 the final letter written from the Wheeling Fire Protection District. Mr. Larson stated an agreement has been prepared by Mr. Raysa and forwarded to Mr. Ryan for his review, who will present it to his Board on July 1, 1974, for their approval at which time it will be forwarded to Buffalo Grove. 3948 6/24/74 3. Committee of the Whole Village Town Center Mr. William L. Haralson of Economics Research Associates of Oak Brook, Illinois, reviewed their proposal for professional services relating to the proposed Village Center. Mr. Haralson introduced Mr. Robert J. Maxman of Alan M. Voorhees and Associates, Transportation and Urban Planning Consultants, and Mr. Rick Brubacker of Toups and Olson Engineering. The gentlemen gave brief backgrounds of their companies . A slide presentation of projects developed by Economics Research Associates was shown. Trustee Osmonquestioned if a motel in the project is feasible . Mr. Haralson stated the market for this type of facility is not as apparent now as it might become at a later date. President Armstrong questioned at what phase in the research would it be determined if a Town Center would be unfeasible. Mr. Haralson stated vibrations would come in Phase I , but by Phase II they could be certain. President Armstrong noted that at Phase II the Village would have expended $13,000 . Mr. Haralson stated a termination clause will be part of the contract. President Armstrong questioned what problems might be encoun- tered because of the multiple ownership of the land. Mr. Haralson stated it could be a problem, but the project has to be approached from the standpoint of the welfare of all the various participants . In reply to a question from President Armstrong, Mr. Haralson stated a 15 day notice should be given before the project is started. Trustee Mahoney asked if any of the property owners had been approached. Mr. Larson stated they had not and, if this pro- posal were approved, a meeting would be held with all the property owners and the Economics Research Associates. Trustee Osmon suggested a Village-wide survey be conducted to determine the desires of the residents concerning a Town Center. Carl Genrich, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that during the public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan, of which the Town Center is a part, no objections to the Center were voiced. Trustee Osmon stated that the contract should have a provision that before any additional work on the project were done, it must have Board approval. Richard Heinrich, 635 Patton, questioned the advisability of entering a project of this type in light of the Village ' s current financial situation. President Armstrong stated that if the financial situation is not right, implementation of the project will be delayed. 3949 6/24/74 �... Trustee Rathjen questioned if the property owners have expressed an interest in developing. President Armstrong stated that property owners have been discouraged developing pending this discussion. He felt if each owner developed his own property, the area would not be the type of Town Center envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Osmon moved to direct Economic Research Associates to prepare the necessary contract and to hold a preliminary dis- cussion with property owners, E.R.A. , the Village Board, the Town Center Committee, and the press . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : Trustee Rathjen ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. 10 : 00 P.M. - The President declared a recess. 10 : 10 P.M. - The meeting resumed. Arlington Heights Road Sidewalk ►�,,,. President Armstrong explained that on November 3, 1969, Mr. Wolff of Levitt and Sons committed to place sidewalks along Arlington Heights Road from Twisted Oak Lane to Route 83 in lieu of the required screen plantings. On August 7, 1972 , the Board accepted a ten foot easement between Lots 36, 37, 118 , and 117 running from Twisted Oak Lane to Aspen Court for the purpose of installing a sidewalk with plantings provided by the developer and construction of a six foot sidewalk provided by the developer in lieu of the sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road. When the Board decided to vacate the easement, they also wanted to renegotiate for the sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road. Discussion followed. Citizens whose property back up to Arlington Heights Road requested that a fence be installed along the sidewalk to protect their property from vandalism and trespassing. Dis- cussion followed regarding the Village not being able to provide fencing and the possibility of requiring future developers to provide fencing along major thoroughfares . Trustee Rathjen moved the Village pursue with Levitt the installation of the sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road from Twisted Oak Lane to Alden Lane. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. After discussion, Trustee Osmon suggested the Village also negotiate with Levitt for fencing. A roll call vote found the following: i i i i I ,,I i 3950 6/24/74 AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. President Armstrong requested that Mr. Larson make the minutes of meetings available to Mr. Brandwein, attorney for Levitt; that Mr. Seaberg estimate the costs involved; and the matter be placed on the agenda when specifics are determined. Aspen Ditch In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Sleek, Levitt' s engineer, stated that work on the Aspen Ditch would be complete this week. Ordinance # 74-18 President Armstrong read Ordinance #74-18 , an ordinance re- stricting parking along Whitehall Drive at Arlington Heights Road and providing for a three way stop sign at the intersection of Woodhollow and Farrington Drive. Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #74-18 be approved as read. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None �..r ABSENT : Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Jaycee Community Programming Survey Ken Witcher, External Vice President of the Buffalo Grove Jaycees , distributed a Community Programming Survey to the Board and requested they be completed and returned by July 10, 1974 . He stated that the purpose of the survey is for the organization to obtain input in order to establish priorities. Police Department Trustee Osmon stated that he had seen a police car at the intersection of Routes 53 and 83 without lights and felt that it was unsafe procedure. St. Mary' s Church Trustee Osmon requested that the Village look into the possibility of having St. Mary' s Church designated as a historical landmark. Appearance Control Commission 1..e. Appearance Control Commissioner Glauner stated that the remarks made by Trustee Rathjen regarding the Appearance Control Commission's treatment of Mr. Brosio during his request for 3951 6/24/74 final plat approval of Buffalo Court were unfair. Trustee Rathjen stated that the information given to him at the time ►.-e indicated that the Appearance Control Commission indicated approval of the project and later added additional require- ments. Mr. Glauner stated that this was untrue. Trustee Rathjen stated that if this were the case, he apologized to the Appearance Control Commission. There being no further questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn to workshop. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. Time: 11: 15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, illage Clerk PASSED ,AND APPROVED thi-s__ / day of , 1974 . Vil age residen { i L.. �i I anol i i i 1 i i i w...