1973-04-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2712
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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, APRIL 2 , 1973 , AT THE
ti... MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 12 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 Fabish, Shirley, Osmon,
Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager ,
Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Mr. Richard Raysa,
Village Attorney.
1. Minutes of March 26, 1973
Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of March 26, 1973 , be approved as
submitted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Driscoll
The motion carried.
2. Standing Committee Reports
Environmental Control
Trustee Shirley announced that on April 14 and 15 from 10: 00 A.M.
to 5 : 00 P.M. , the Environmental Control Committee, in conjunction
with Earth Week, will provide an exhibit from the Lung Institute
of Chicago and auto emission testing stations at the Buffalo
Grove Mall.
Workshop Minutes
Trustee Osmon requested in the Workshop minutes of March 26 , 1973 ,
under Health Inspector, "or increase of hours" be added at the
end of the last sentence.
3 . Committee of the Whole
Aspen Drive Drainage
Mr. Gary Bieritz, 709 Aspen Drive, spoke in behalf of six other
families residing in the 600 - 700 block of Aspen Drive. He
stated that the drainage ditch behind their homes is severe and
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dangerous. He described the ditch as being 14 feet deep and
44 feet wide in places. He stated that the homeowners feel that
�..., this is an imposition on their property, there is concern for the
safety of children, it is a liability, the problem will become
worse, there will be a maintenance expense to the Village, and
Levitt misrepresented the property at the time of purchase. He
noted that no concession in the price of homes was made because
of the ditch.
Mr. Vincent Morrison, 699 Aspen Drive, distributed letters regarding
the ditch, sent to the President of Levitt and Sons and to St.
Paul Federal Savings and Loan from the homeowners. It was his feel-
ing that the ditch should be replaced with an underground tile.
He stated that they purchased the homes with the understanding
that the ditch was there; however, they were informed the ditch
would be covered or finished with an acceptable grade as it is to
the south.
President Armstrong felt that an underground tile would be the
best solution; however, this would be expensive. He stated
that Levitt is obligated to hydroseed and fill . He said that
he, Mr. Larson, and Mr . Seaberg had met with Mr. Campbell of
Levitt and one solution discussed was participation of Levitt,
the Village, and the homeowners in the form of a special assess-
ment to improve the ditch.
�... In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Seaberg
stated that it is impossible for Levitt to build the ditch accord-
ing to original plans.
In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Raysa stated
that the burden is on the developer if they cannot meet the 3 to 1
slope as originally planned. Lengthy discussion followed.
In response to a question from Mr. Bieritz , President Armstrong
stated that Mr. Campbell had indicated a willingness to assist.
Trustee Shirley noted that the ditch is full of construction
debris. He then moved the Village Attorney and Village Engineer
be directed to review all pertinent documents to the annexation
and engineering specifications of the ditch and report back to the
Board as soon as possible. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and
a voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Village Baptist Church/Trailer Request
William Dettmer , Chief Inspector, reviewed with the Board a request
from the Village Baptist Church requesting a waiver of permit
fees to have educational trailers on their site for two years .
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Discussion took place regarding the Ordinance prohibiting
"live-in" trailers and that educational trailers are not mentioned
�--� in the Ordinance.
In response to a question from President Armstrong, Mr. Dettmer
stated that the church plans an addition within the next two
years, at which time the trailers no longer will be needed.
Because this is a charitable organization, Trustee Mahoney moved
the $300 fee be waived in accordance with the request of the
Village Baptist Church. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion.
Trustee Osmon expressed concern of setting a precedent for allowing
trailers.
After discussion Trustee Rathjen requested Trustee Osmon to detail
his recommendations regarding changes in the Trailer Ordinance to
the Board in writing.
A roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustee Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
�... Trustee Osmon requested a moritorium on issuance of trailer
permits until the Ordinance is reviewed.
Colonnade Barber Shop Sign
Mr. Dettmer reviewed with the Board the Appearance Commission' s
recommendation to approve the sign request of Colonnade Barber
Shop. He stated that the sign meets requirements of Village laws.
Trustee Rathjen moved to approve the sign request as submitted.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the
following :
AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Housing Code
President Armstrong stated that the Health Office had recommended
adoption of APHA-PHS Housing Code, and that Mr. Dettmer had
reviewed same and recommended adoption of BOCA housing code.
Mr. Dettmer stated that the BOCA housing code is compatible
ti.... because BOCA Building Code has been adopted. He felt adoption
of the APHA-PHS Housing Code could cause problems of enforcement
in the field.
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After discussion, it was decided to invite Mr. Schindler and
Mr. Dettmer to a workshop session to discuss this matter.
Trustee Osmon moved discussion of this matter be tabled until
the workshop meeting of April 16, 1973. Trustee Shirley seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance #0-73-9
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-9, an ordinance amending
the Building Code to establish sound emission requirements in multi-
family dwellings. Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #0-73-9 be adopted
as read. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
Mr. Raysa suggested Section 2 become the standard penalty clause
and Section 3 become the effective date clause.
At Mr. Seaberg ' s suggestion, the wording in Section 1.2 was
changed to "detached single-family residences" . A voice vote
found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
�... Mill Creek Speed Limits
Upon the recommendation of Chief Walsh, Trustee Osmon moved
25 mph speed limit signs be posted in Mill Creek. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion. In response to a question from Trustee
Fabish, Mr. Raysa stated that a traffic survey must be conducted
before posting signs.
Trustee Osmon amended the motion to include a traffic survey.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the
following :
AYES : Trustee Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Resolution #0-73-9
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-73-9 , a resolution regarding
work within the State of Illinois rights-of-way. Trustee Osmon
moved Resolution #0-73-9 be adopted as read. Trustee Shirley
seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
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Flood Control Status Report
Mr. Larson reviewed his report of March 28 , 1973 , regarding flood
control projects. Projects included in the report were televis-
ing and grouting of the sanitary sewer system, Elmwood Court basin,
Beechwood Road storm sewer, Frenchman' s Cove drainage, Cambridge
Drive, University Court storm sewer, Dundee Road watershed, Buffalo
Creek retention lake, White Pine outfall, Farrington Ditch, Beech-
wood Court East swale, Navajo Trail swale, Soil Conservation Sub-
district, Aspen Road drainage, Longfellow School drainage,
Middlesex Court storm sewer connection, and the flood survey.
Trustee Osmon asked the status of the purchase of the emergency
generator. He expressed concern that this should be purchased
before possible floods. Mr . Larson stated that a report from
Mr. Schindler regarding purchase from the State is forthcoming.
In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Seaberg
stated that he would like to color code a map indicating results
of the flood survey and be able to check results and effective-
ness of the televising and grouting and other flood control
projects.
Chesterfield Development
In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr . Seaberg stated
that Chesterfield plans to submit their engineering plans in the
next few weeks.
Trustee Mahoney requested Mr . Larson to obtain information regard-
ing the timing of installation by Chesterfield of the sidewalk
between Plum Grove and Bernard along Arlington Heights Road . He
requested work to be done this summer .
Questions from the Audience
White Pine Ditch
In response to a question from the audience, Mr. Larson stated
that the White Pine Ditch, north of Bernard, will be cleaned.
Alcott School
In response to a question from the audience, Mr. Larson stated
that installation of a fence along the White Pine Ditch by Alcott
School is the responsibility of the School District.
Buffalo Grove Days Budget
Norman Katz and Robert Bogart presented the proposed budget in
the amount of $8 , 350, for Buffalo Grove Days, 1973 . The estimated
cost to the Village was $2 , 550. After discussion Trustee Shirley
moved the proposed budget be approved . Trustee Osmon seconded the
motion, and a voice vote found the following :
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AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
There being no further questions from the audience, Trustee
Osmon moved the Board move into executive session for the purpose
of discussing personnel. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10: 28 P.M.
The Board returned from executive session. There being no business
to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee
Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
Time : 12 : 00 midnight
Respectfully submitted,
V1'1 ge Clerk
Appra• _• • -y o - , 1973
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