1973-03-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2695
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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, MARCH 12 , 1973 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
�-' 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 06 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,
Driscoll
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold
Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney.
1. Minutes of March 5, 1973
Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of March 5, 1973 , be approved
as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee
Rathjen noted that Plan Commission appointments had been omitted.
L. Trustee Osmon moved consideration of the minutes be tabled.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
2. Trustee Reports
NIPCI Flood Control Meeting
Trustee Osmon reported that he attended a NIPCI flood control
meeting regarding questionnaires, submitted by various municipalit-
ies , relating to types of flooding problems, identifications,
funding, and setting priorities to solve the problems. He
stated that a report from NIPCI is forthcoming.
White Pine Ditch
Because the contractor for reshaping of White Pine Ditch is
available in May, Trustee Shirley moved the Board make a
commitment to McElroy Construction, retain the schedule for
renovation of White Pine Strip and proceed with the total
project. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. In response to
a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Seaberg stated that field
surveys are complete with regard to increase in size of the
outfalls or construction of swales; that residents will be
contacted; and a report will be made at the next meeting. A
roll call vote found the following :
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AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Trustee Osmon questioned the cost figures in the report of
March 7 , 1973 , regarding White Pine Strip improvements. He
stated that reshaping the ditch should be $10 ,200 instead of
$10, 000, installation of vegetation should be $5, 500 instead
of $5, 000 , plantings and restoration of soil should be $800
instead of $1, 000, and the overall total should be $19,450
instead of $21, 000.
After discussion, Trustee Shirley moved the Board direct the
Village Manager to pursue the discussion of a "not to exceed"
arrangement with regard to the hourly time as stated in the
March 7 , 1973 memorandum from Mr. Davis, and that the approval
of the project is based upon the hourly rate and unit material
cost in the memorandum. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Trustee Osmon stated that Mr. Larson should negotiate a "not to
exceed" contract and that it is left to his discretion to not
go beyond a reasonable amount. A roll call vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Checker Road
President Armstrong read an agreement between the Highway
Commissioner of Vernon Township and the Village of Buffalo
Grove for the Township' s contribution, in the amount of $20, 000,
for the repair of Checker Road. Discussion took place regarding
Village responsibility for maintenance of the road. Based upon
Mr. Larson' s and Mr. Raysa ' s recommendations , Trustee Osmon moved
the Village enter into the agreement . Trustee Shirley seconded
the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board adjourn until after the workshop
session. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
�-- Time : 8 :35 P .M.
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At approximately 9 :25 P .M. , Trustee Shirley moved the meeting
reconvene. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Levitt Annexation
Annexation Agreement
President Armstrong stated that the draft of the Wagner and
Koelper-DeMuth annexation agreement which was before the Board
includes changes made following the February 22, 1973 meeting.
Mr. Brandwein, attorney representing Levitt, stated that page 4 ,
paragraph 7 , line 4 , allows only major changes to require
approval of the Plan Commission and Village Board, but approval
of the Corporate Authorities on final plat of subdivision still
is required. He said that included is provision for the Board
to select the well site no later than the time of final plat
approval. At Mr. Raysa ' s suggestion, annexation corridors were
not included in the agreement and will be zoned R-l. On page 8 ,
it is stated that Levitt will be bound by amendments to the BOCA
Code, Suburban Building Officials Code, the National Electrical
Code, and the AIA Fire Prevention Code, and the National Electrical
Code. Levitt also requested the right to erect signs to direct
people to the development. With regard to signs, Mr. Raysa
stated that "subject to appropriate Village Ordinances" should
be included. Paragraph 13 states that no setbacks will be
required along the 35 ' right-of-ways. Page 11 states that
sidewalks will not be required along private road or along the
35 ' right-of-ways. Paragraph 13 was revised to provide for an
advancement of an additional $10, 000 for the improvement of
Arlington Heights Road, north of Route 83 , subject to recapture;
and $8 , 000 will be contributed for the improvement of this road.
This paragraph also provides for a 27 ' road connection to the
south property line , if requested by the Village at the time
of final plat. They agreed to remit to Otis and Associates
their proportionate share of cost of construction of water main
according to recapture principles. Paragraph 16 allows for no
more than 4 bedrooms in a single family building of more than
3 dwelling units, no dwelling unit shall contain more than 3
bedrooms, and no more than 50% of those shall be 2 bedrooms.
Page 3 states that these units will be ownership units.
Trustee Shirley questioned seeding and proper entrance to the
school property. Mr. Campbell stated that this is a matter of
record in the public hearing and will be included in the agree-
ment with the School District.
Trustee Mahoney requested to reserve the right to install an
above ground water storage facility with the understanding that
it will be a reasonable distance from the residential area.
Mr. Campbell stated that if the facility is underground, an
additional 11/2 acres will be dedicated. Mr. Raysa expressed
concern of ingress and egress to the well site. Mr. Campbell
stated if this site is in the northeast corner, access is avail-
able from Aptakisic Road and interior roads.
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In response to a question from Mr. Raysa, Mr. Campbell stated
that storm sewers will be dedicated to the Village with the
L .r exception of the retention area.
Ordinance #0-73-4
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-4 , an Ordinance approv-
ing the annexation agreement discussed at this meeting. Trustee
Osmon moved Ordinance #0-73-4 be approved with corrections as
discussed this evening. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Larson stated
that all legal requirements have been met for this annexation.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll, President
Armstrong
NAYES: Trustee Rathjen
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Ordinance #0-73-5
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-5, an Ordinance
annexing the property discussed this evening to the Village.
Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #0-73-5 be approved as read.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call vote
found the following :
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll, President
Armstrong
NAYES: Trustee Rathjen
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Ordinance #0-73-6
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-6, an Ordinance zoning
the property discussed this evening. Trustee Shirley moved
Ordinance #0-73-6 be approved. Trustee Osmon seconded the
motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll , President
Armstrong
NAYES : Trustee Rathjen
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Public Land Dedication
Mr. Campbell read a letter from Robert Craig, Vice President
and Regional General Manager of Levitt Residential Communities,
announcing their plans to transfer ownership of a 5 acre site
adjacent to the elementary school under construction in the
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Lake County portion of the Village to the Village or to the
Buffalo Grove Park District.
�... Trustee Osmon moved this property be conveyed to the Village.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found
the following :
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Mr. Raysa requested a plat of the property be submitted with the
title.
There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved
the meeting adjourn to workshop. Trustee Driscoll seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10 : 30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved th-i /9 day-9f '�,� , 1973
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