1974-07-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3952
7/1/74
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, JULY 1, 1974 , AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approxi-
`.i mately 8 :20 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, Rech, Driscoll
Also present were: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; William
Dettmer, Chief Inspector; and William Balling, Administrative
Assistant.
1. Minutes of June 24, 1974
Trustee Driscoll moved to approve the minutes of June 24 , 1974,
as submitted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee
Mahoney stated he felt the minutes should reflect that during
the discussion of the Village Center Mr. Goldspiel of the
Plan Commission expressed reservations. A roll call vote
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN : Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
2 . Warrant #291
Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #291, in the amount of
$79, 978 . 84 , and moved for approval. Trustee Rech seconded
the motion. Trustee Osmon expressed concern for paying freight
on delivery of equipment and felt the freight should be
negotiated and paid by the supplier. Mr. Larson stated this
would be reviewed at a staff meeting. The Clerk called the
roll and found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : Trustee Mahoney
The motion carried.
3. President' s Report
President Armstrong referred to a letter of June 24, 1974 ,
regarding Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce ' s opposition to
the Dundee Road median as outlined and submitted to the State
for approval. President Armstrong requested that the Board
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permit him to write a letter to the State in rebuttal repre-
senting the Village ' s position. President Armstrong stated
he felt the Chamber' s approach was very short sighted and did
not represent the feelings of the entire business community,
since the membership of the Chamber is low.
Mr. Ralph Swanson, a resident of Cambridge-on-the-Lake, stated
the businessmen are a small segment of this community, that
the citizens are entitled to be heard, and he felt the planted
median would beautify Buffalo Grove.
Trustee Osmon moved in favor of President Armstrong' s writing
a letter to the State in rebuttal of the Chamber' s letter.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
Trustee Rathjen opposed the motion for the following reasons:
1. Felt the median would hinder business.
2 . Felt it would restrict future development of
commercial on Dundee Road.
3. No cost of the median has been determined.
4 . No cost of annual maintenance has been determined.
Trustee Mahoney felt the letter should set forth affirmative
bases why the Village thinks the concept of the median is
worth exploring.
A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
4 . Committee of the Whole
Buffalo Grove Disposal
Mr. James Raupp of Buffalo Grove Disposal reviewed with the
Board his request to allow scavenger collection of commercials
to begin at 6 : 30 A.M. in the Village, and requested the Ordinance
be changed to allow same so all disposal trucks could be emptied
at the landfill by 3: 30 P.M. closing time.
After discussion, Trustee Osmon moved to approve Mr. Raupp' s
request. Trustee Mahoney 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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Mr. Raupp stated he attended a seminar in Houston on recycling
L. where he learned it would be mandatory in one year for the
Village to go to a recycling program and requested an agreement
with the Village. He stated federal funds will be available
on this recycling program and a recycling plant can be set up
in Buffalo Grove. The Environmental Control Commission and
Mr. Larson were requested to look into the proposed regulations
for recycling and what the requirements will be for federal
funding.
Illinois Community College Board
Mr. Larson reviewed the status of the request to place northern
Buffalo Grove in the William Rainey Harper College District
and the recent decision of the Illinois Junior College Board
to place this area into the College of Lake County. He stated
alternatives are to submit a petition requesting an election
which must be filed within thirty days after a final map has
been filed with the Lake County Clerk, or to support several
petitions requesting that School District 125 not be in any
Junior College District and allow students the flexibility to
attend the Junior College of their choice.
Mrs. Audrey Johnson, 907 Alden Lane, a resident in Lake County,
stated due to the number of small children in the Lake County
area, interest is low on this matter, but in several years the
L. situation will be changed. She expressed concern that there
is no provision for transfers .
Trustee Mahoney stated he felt the best solution to the matter
would be if the people in Lake County Buffalo Grove were allowed
the choice to attend Harper or the College of Lake County. He
had serious doubts if a referendum would pass throughout
District 125, but would be supported in Lake County of Buffalo
Grove which is only a portion of District 125 . He had some
reservations whether the Village should be actively involved
in circulating petitions and felt it should be the work of the
people who live in Lake County Buffalo Grove. He requested
that Mr. Larson talk directly with the Junior College authorities
to ascertain what options are available and what the technical
requirements are.
In reply to a question from Trustee Rech, Mrs . Clayton, Village
Clerk, stated that the School District will no longer be able
to levy a tax to pay the difference in costs of in district
and out of district tuition, and if the District is not in a
Junior College District, this money will have to come from the
education fund; therefore, taking away from the high school
education fund.
L. In reply to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Larson stated
the school district is taking no action at this time. Trustee
Shirley stated he liked the idea of keeping flexible, but the
Board has an obligation to decide what alternative course of
action is to be taken.
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Trustee Mahoney moved to table pending further information.
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.
Council Chamber Remodeling
Mr. Larson reviewed the staff request to add additional office
and conference area in the Village Hall by remodeling the rear
of the Council Chamber at an expense of $600. 00 .
Trustee Osmon stated he realized the staff needed additional
space, but did not want the Board room decreased in size since
on occasion there has been an overflow crowd at the meetings
and there is a possibility of a Lake County branch court in
Buffalo Grove. He felt there is adequate land around the
Village Hall to add on. Trustee Mahoney stated he agreed he
did not want to decrease the size of the Board room, but there
is a serious need for more working space. Discussion followed
on use of the Fire Department space.
Trustee Osmon stated toilet and shower facilities in the Well
House should be supplied for the Public Works employees and
before he would support any remodeling of the Village Hall ,
these employees should be taken care of. President Armstrong
directed Mr. Larson to look into the expense of installing these
facilities.
Trustee Shirley moved to approve the request for remodeling
of the Council Chambers as submitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the .motion.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
Resolution No. 74-16
President Armstrong read Resolution No. 74-16, a resolution
approving the 1974 street resurfacing program and approximately
$85 ,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for this project. Trustee
Osmon moved to approve Resolution No. 74-16. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
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Ordinance No. 74-17
President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 74-17, an Ordinance
approving a lease with the Buffalo Grove Park District for
property behind Well Number Three located on Raupp Boulevard.
Trustee Driscoll moved to approve Ordinance No. 74-1q. Trustee
Driseall seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Ordinance No. 74-20
President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 74-20, an Ordinance
revising the Village Mechanical Fees. Trustee Osmon moved to
approve Ordinance No. 74-20. Trustee Driscoll seconded the
motion. In reply to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. William
Dettmer, Chief Inspector, stated the rates were determined after
a study of local area fees. The Clerk called the roll and
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Second Annual Performance Report
Mr. Larson presented the Annual Performance Report of the Village
of Buffalo Grove for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1974. Trustee
Mahoney referred to the organization chart and questioned the
placement of the Village Attorney and Village Treasurer. Mr.
Larson stated these positions are advisors to the Village Board.
Trustee Rech referred to page 9 under Bond Retirement and
requested the figure $3, 380 ,000 be corrected to $3,980,000 .
Civil Defense Director
President Armstrong noted the resignation of Mr. Donald Schindler
as Director of Civil Defense and appointed Mr. Paul Soucy as
Director of Civil Defense for a term of one year and asked for
concurrence of the Board. Trustee Osmon moved to concur with
the President's appointment. Trustee Rech seconded the motion.
A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None 1
The motion carried.
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Trustee Mahoney requested a formal thanks be expressed to
Mr. Schindler for the work he has done for the Village and moved
..., to direct the Village Manager to prepare an appropriate token
of appreciation. 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.
Blood Program
Because Dr. Harold Gianopulos had submitted a letter of resigna-
tion, Trustee Mahoney moved that the Village President send a
letter of appreciation to him for his work as Chairman of the
Blood Donor Commission. Trustee Rech seconded the motion. A
voice vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
5. Questions from the Board
Trustee Rech requested the Police Department to look at the
intersection of Cottonwood and Cherrywood to see if a stop
sign should be placed on the western end of Cottonwood where
it intersects to Cherrywood.
Trustee Osmon requested a crack in the garage as a result of
construction of the Navajo relief drainage be repaired. Mr.
Larson stated this would be taken care of.
6 . Questions from the Audience
Mr. McCoy stated he received a call concerning the placement
of the stop sign on Woodhollow and the resident stated it was
placed in the wrong place. Mr. Larson stated that Chief Walsh
is studying the problem and is exploring the possibility of
putting in some type of traffic control device past the entrance
of Willow Stream Park.
There being no further questions from the audience, 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 :05 P.M.
The Board returned from executive session and there bein
g no
further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting
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adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10 :15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5 day of , 1974.
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