1973-09-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2864
9/17/73
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES, HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 1973 , AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 08 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 Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll.
Trustee Osmon arrived at 8 :11 P.M.
Absent: Trustee Shirley
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Arnold
Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Richard Raysa, Village Attorney.
1. Minutes of September 10, 1973
Trustee Rathjen moved the minutes of September 10, 1973 , be
approved as submitted. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and
a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustees Shirley, Osmon
The motion carried.
2. Warrant #272
President Armstrong read Warrant #272 , in the amount of
$61,306 . 77. Trustee Osmon moved for approval of Warrant #272 .
Trustee Rech seconded the motion. Mr. Seaberg stated• that
the $255. 00 expenditure to H. H. Holmes Testing Laboratories
under Water Operating should be deleted because the contractor
is to pay the expense. President Armstrong adjusted the
Warrant figures as follows : Water Operating - $29 ,367. 73 ,
Water Fund Total - $30 ,210. 79, Grand Total - $61,051.77 . A
roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion passed with the deletion noted.
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3. President' s Report
The President stated that the Village Attorney has determined
that any reconsideration of the Phoenix Development must be
referred to the Plan Commission for reconsideration and public
hearing.
4. Village Manager' s Report
Mr. Larson reviewed the Summary of Administrative Activities
for the Month of August, 1973. At the request of Trustee
Osmon, Mr. Larson stated that he would have the Police Depart-
ment check on vehicle sticker enforcement.
5. Committee of the Whole
Phoenix Development
Trustee Osmon moved reconsideration of the Phoenix Development
be referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. Trustee
Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Fire Station Site
Trustee Osmon presented the report of the Blue Ribbon Committee/
Municipal Fire Department recommending that the Fire Station
be built in accordance with the plans of the Wheeling Township
Rural Fire Protection District. He stated that the Village
Hall Station will be equipped to service the northern portion
of the district and to answer second response calls for the
Lake County portion of the Village.
Fence Variation/Buffalo Grove High School
President Armstrong stated that Buffalo Grove High School has
requested a fence variation to install a seven foot chain link
fence along their north and east property lines.
In response to a question from Mr. Larson, Mr. Raysa stated
that the School District must abide by Village Ordinances.
Trustee Osmon recommended the request be forwarded to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for review and to request the ZBA to expedite
the matter.
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Navajo Trail Swale
Mr. Seaberg reviewed with the Board plans for the proposed
improvement of the flooding condition that exists along Navajo
Trail south of Bernard. He stated that the plan will make the
problem less severe in extreme circumstances. The estimated
cost is between $2 ,000 and $3 , 000 for the job to be done in
concrete.
Trustee Osmon moved to approve the plans for the Navajo Trail
relief swale and to direct the Village Manager to solicit
prices for its construction. Trustee Rech seconded the motion.
Mr. Larson stated that he would solicit prices from three or
four contractors . A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Sidewalk Easement/Twisted Oak
Trustee Rathjen requested the status of the easement for the
sidewalk from Twisted Oak Lane to Arlington Heights Road. Mr.
Seaberg stated that the attorney for the property owner, Mr.
Blitz, is reviewing the matter at this time.
Police Community Relations Officer Vehicle
Mr. Larson stated that bids were solicited for the PCR Officer' s
vehicle; one bid was received; and the bid was opened on
August 27, 1973 , at 2 :00 P.M. The bid from Grand Spaulding
Dodge was for one 1974 Dodge Polara Police Sedan, DK41 Model
to meet or exceed all specifications , in the amount of $3 ,409. 00.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the bid from Grand
Spaulding Dodge, in the amount of $3,409 . 00. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
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Ordinance #0-73-42
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-42 , an ordinance
amending An Ordinance Concerning Animals and Fowl. Trustee
Osmon moved Ordinance #0-73-42 be adopted as read. Trustee
Mahoney seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Alcott School Parking
After review and upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police,
Trustee Driscoll moved the Attorney be directed to amend the
Traffic Ordinance to provide for "no parking on school days
between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. " signs 75 feet east of the school
entrance and 190 feet west on the south side of Bernard.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
In response to questions from Trustees Osmon and Rech, Mr.
Larson stated that he would request the Chief of Police to
investigate the necessity of "no parking" signs on the north
side of Bernard.
Dorothy Berth stated that a school bus is parked on Bernard
on school days and presents a safety hazard.
A voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Finance Director
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the need for a Village
Finance Director. Trustee Osmon moved the position of Finance
Director be created and the Village Manager be directed to
recruit and employ the same. Trustee Mahoney seconded the
motion. In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr.
�... Larson stated that the amount of salary for this fiscal year
is $6 ,000, which will be shared equally by the General Fund
and Water Fund. A voice vote found the following:
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.—. AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Well #2 Reservoir
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board a problem of unsuitable
soil found during the excavation of the reservoir at Well #2 .
He recommended approval of $7 , 610. 07 in addition to the contract
sum for the additional work required. Trustee Osmon moved for
approval of the $7, 610. 07 for additional work. Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion. Discussion took place regarding the
obligation of the Village to pay the extra expense.
Trustee Rathjen moved discussion of the matter be tabled.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a voice vote found
the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
President Armstrong requested the Attorney to review the
contract with Bulley and Andrews for the construction of
the Well #2 reservoir.
Meeting Nights
Discussion took place regarding the possibility of changing
Board meeting nights to Tuesday or Thursday. Because various
Trustees had other commitments on those evenings , it was
decided to leave the meetings on Mondays.
There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved
L the meeting adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and
a voice vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
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km.. ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Time: 8 :56 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
APPROVED ,s /- day of , 1973.
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