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1974-02-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3020 2/19/74 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE 6""' COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 , 1974 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. President Armstrong called the meeting to order at 8 :00 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 and Driscoll. Also present: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; and William Balling, Administrative Assistant. 1. Minutes of February 11, 1974 Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of February 11, 1974 , be approved as submitted. Trustee loch seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney referred to page 3017 , paragraph 3, last line, strike "the amended plan" and substitute "whatever Centex was entitled to build as per Annexation Agreement and in fact what Tekton builds" . A voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech and Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. 2 . Warrant #282 Trustee Shirley read Warrant #282 and noted the following changes : General Government - $3 ,402 . 70; General Fund Total - $36 ,488 . 72 ; Garbage Fund - $9 , 724 . 00 . Trustee Shirley moved for approval of Warrant #282 in the amount of $72 , 107. 25. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion and a roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech and Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. 3. President' s Report President Armstrong announced that there will be a Public Accountability Session on Saturday, March 2 , 1974 , from 12 : 30 P.M. to 2 : 30 P.M. , at the Alcott Elementary School. 34 21 2/19/74 He noted there will be no speeches, but our State Representatives Porter, Duff and Katz, and State Senator Glass will be in attendance to answer any questions, and all the citizens of r... Buffalo Grove are invited to attend. President Armstrong also announced that there will be a meeting tomorrow night of the Northwest Municipal Conference at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall. The agenda includes discussion on the merits of the proposed RTA Bill. There will be a speaker supporting the Bill and one opposing the Bill. He urged all Trustees to attend. 4 . Village Manager 's Report Daniel Larson, Village Manager, reviewed the Summary of Administrative Activities for the month of January 1974. Trustee Osmon requested that the Board of Health obtain information regarding Reye' s Syndrome and report to the Board weekly so the Village would not have to rely on news- paper accounts . President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to advise the Board of Health of the request. Trustee Rech noted that during the last snow storm, Commonwealth Edison had trouble getting into every community but Buffalo Grove, and commended the Public Works Department. 5 . Standing Committee Reports Environmental Control Trustee Rech reported on her speaking engagement in Springfield on Friday, February 17, and noted interesting ideas were put forth and communities were talking of joint efforts to step up recycling. Public Relations Trustee Driscoll reviewed the Public Relations Committee meeting held on February 12, 1974, and stated there was discussion on rebuilding of The Historical Society, and the newsletter which requires a change in format. The newsletter will be published every other month beginning in April. Trustee Driscoll referred to the Buffalo Grove Commuter survey and noted that they had 357 phone calls representing 752 ' people and 92% voted yes for Buffalo Grove bus service and 4. 8% voted no. 6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Traffic Control mom President Armstrong noted there was a request from Mrs. W. L. Johnson that a traffic sign be put up noting there was a blind child in the neighborhood. President Armstrong stated this had 3022 2/19/74 already been done. A second request was for a stop sign at the intersection of Downing and Eaton Roads . President Armstrong stated that Chief Walsh had reviewed this request and it was his opinion that a stop sign was not needed at this particular location due to its proximity to Buffalo Grove Road. President Armstrong felt no action should be taken upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Trustee Driscoll requested someone from the Police Depart- ment go to the family and explain why they feel this sign is not necessary. Trustee Rech requested that signs be posted throughout the Village for other blind children. President Armstrong requested all parents with blind children contact the Village so a sign could be posted. Trustee Rech requested this be inserted in the newsletter. Trustee Osmon moved to table the request for a stop sign at Downing and Eaton 'R.oads . Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech and Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. Sussex Court Sidewalk President Armstrong referred to a request from Mr. Kilpatrick, a homeowner in Cambridge adjacent to the Sussex Court sidewalk, to vacate same, and noted the attorney advises the vacation requires approval of all homeowners in the Cambridge Sub- division. Trustee Shirley noted that when the homeowner had appeared before the Board before, he stated when he purchased the home, the purchase agreement stated that this sidewalk would be vacated when there was another access to the school. President Armstrong referred to Mr. Balling' s report of Januray 7 , 1974 , and agreed with alternative #2 , which states that upon completion of the Dundee Road sidewalk, the sidewalk will be removed at the homeowner' s expense and permit fenc- ing of the right-of-way. Trustee Mahoney suggested the Village help the homeowner remove this sidewalk with Public Works equipment to alleviate any additional costs . Trustee Rathjen requested the homeowner supply the Board with a copy of his title report to clear up the question of the easement. Mr. Raysa stated the easement is shown on the Plat of Survey. 34723 2/19/74 President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to contact Mr. Kilpatrick and explain to him that the sidewalk could not be vacated legally but that he could remove the sidewalk. Commercial Development Status President Armstrong referred to a survey dated January 9 , 1974, regarding vacant commercial property available in the Village. He noted they are in the process of forming a special citizens committee to investigate the feasibility of a downtown business center. President Armstrong stated this subject would be discussed at a future workshop session. Ordinance No. 74-3/Ordinance Revising Parking Restrictions on Plum Grove Circle President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 74-3. Trustee Driscoll moved to approve Ordinance No. 74-3. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen, Mr. Larson noted that the no parking between the hours of 8 : 00 A.M. and 4 : 00 P.M. on Plum Grove Circle will be in effect only until the addition to Cooper Junior High School is completed, at which time it will return to its present status. A voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech and Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. Ordinance No. 74-4/Ordinance Vacating Roslyn Court President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 74-4. Trustee Osmon moved to approve Ordinance No. 74-4 . Trustee Rech seconded the motion. A voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech and Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. Youth Temperance Education Week President Armstrong read a proclamation declaring the week of April 21 to April 27, 1974 , as Youth Temperance Education Week. Trustee Osmon moved to concur with the President' s proclamation. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech and Driscoll -- NAYES: None The motion carried. 3024 4 2/19/74 Community College Boundaries Harold Banser, Superintendent of School District #125, addressed the Board and referred to his letter of February 19 , L-' 1974 1 Board to the Village e of Trustees which stated the School g Board voted unanimously to request the Village of Buffalo Grove to alter its petition for withdrawal of a portion of District #125 from the assignment by the Illinois Community College Board to the College of Lake County, placing certain territories within the William Rainey Harper Junior College District. Mr. Banser stated it was the Board ' s opinion that District #125 should not be fragmented and assigned to several Junior College districts at this time. Mr. Larson noted that the petition has been circulated and there are at present 145 signatures. Mr. Banser noted there is a question concerning the nature of the petition for the public hearing in the fact the petition for the hearing spells out a new boundary and should there be a request for a referendum, the understanding he has from the Community College Board is that if there is such a petition that specifies a specific boundary that it would be possible only those people of the specified area would be eligible for voting in the referendum and could fragment the district, not only between two junior colleges , but between a junior college district and no junior college district. He suggested a petition on behalf of all residents in School District #125 L. requesting a public hearing in regard to the proposed annexation. Mr. Banser stated because all of District #125 was not included in the present petition, it would complicate the issue. President Armstrong stated another petition should be drawn up and have the same people sign it. Discussion followed regarding whether the Board should petition for all of District #125. Mr. Banser noted that the Community College Board has stated that Harper is presently too large, and to expand it to a territory that would increase its population would not be acceptable. Also noted was that the availability for funds for a second campus for Harper was several years off. Discussion followed on whether the Board wanted to include all of District #125 or to reword the petition a special way to include all the citizens who might ultimately reside in the Village. Trustee Mahoney moved to amend the petition, get 50 signatures, and incorporate in the wording the area which is in District #125 which is shown on the Buffalo Grove Master Plan. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll and found the following: L. AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : Trustees Shirley, Rech The motion carried. 3725 2/19/74 Sussex Court Sidewalk Mr. Kilpatrick arrived and President Armstrong asked if the sidewalk easement were on his plat of survey._ Mr. Kilpatrick. stated the subject of the sidewalk came up at the closing when the builder told him there was a temporary sidewalk going across his property for the temporary convenience of neighbors . He stated that was not a problem as long as it was temporary, and six years later the sidewalk is still there. President Armstrong suggested that some vertical posts be installed immediately in the center of the sidewalk to prohibit vehicular traffic . Trustee Rathjen stated the Village Manager was to contact Mr. Kilpatrick to review his title. Trustee Shirley suggested that Mr. Kilpatrick review his title. Trustee Mahoney suggested the attorney prepare an instrument declaring the sidewalk a nuisance so that it can legally be removed. This was amenable to all Board members . Trustee Osmon moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 9 : 38 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Village Clerk Passed and approved this may oft- 1974 1114/„cjI.f , 4,02.7f,z Village sident tf Li i i i I i