1973-05-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2765
5/21/73
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, MAY 21 , 1973, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
In the absence of the President, the Clerk called the meeting to
order at approximately 8: 15 P .M. Those present stood and recited
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll and found the following present:
Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll. Trustee Shirley
arrived at 9 : 29 P .M.
Absent: President Armstrong
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Richard Raysa,
Village Attorney, and Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer.
Trustee Mahoney moved Trustee Osmon serve as President Pro Tem.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
1. Minutes of May 14 , 1973
Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of May 14, 1973, be approved as
submitted. 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.
2 . Warrant #264
Village Treasurer, Robert Collins , presented Warrant #264, in the
amount of $68, 490 . 29 . Trustee Rathjen moved Warrant #264 be approved
as read. 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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Trustee Mahoney moved $250 be added to the Warrant for development
of the Community Teen Center. 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.
3. President's Report
Trustee Osmon read a letter from the Buffalo Grove Park District
expressing appreciation for the disposition of the Aspen Ditch
problem without losing open space.
4. Village Manager' s Report
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the summary of administrative
activities for the month of April , 1973. Trustee Osmon requested
the number of hours spent on sewer rodding be tabulated.
Mr. Larson announced that the State Senate Appropriation Committee
will be holding a hearing on May 22 , regarding Senate Bill 1047
which appropriates $150 ,000 for work to be done on the Wheeling
Drainage Ditch in the Buffalo Creek area and the Arlington Country
Club retention lake. He stated that he, Trustee Osmon, and Mr.
Seaberg plan to attend and invited any other interested people.
5 . Standing Committee Reports
Trustee Rech reviewed with the Board the seminar for newly elected
officials which she attended on May 18 and 19 , and the seminar
conducted by the Youth Services Bureau which she attended on May 21.
6. Committee of the Whole
Sidewalk/Twisted Oak to Aspen Court
Harry Stoner, 7 Aspen Court, stated that when he purchased his
property, he was not aware that a sidewalk would be constructed
along the side yard. He said that the easement was not shown on
his plat of survey and that he was under the impression the side-
walk easement listed on the deed was for the one in front. He
felt the sidewalk would create a burden on his property, and
requested the Board to consider construction of the sidewalk along
the Aspen Ditch.
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After discussion, it was decided to have the Engineer review the
situation to see if there is any other alternative which is
economically realistic that does not interfer with any other
persons rights. It was also decided to talk with Levitt to try
to arrive at a solution to the problem.
Frank Clayton, School District #96 Board member, stated that Twin
Groves School will be a junior high school and will service the
entire Lake County Strathmore area.
Cambridge on the Lake
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Raysa stated that
because the change in plan requested by Richard J. Brown for
Cambridge on the Lake is a reduction in density, a public hearing
is not required. It was decided to request a recommendation from
the Plan Commission regarding this change.
Village Board Compensation
Trustee Mahoney moved discussion of Village Board compensation be
tabled until a full Board can participate. Trustee Rathjen 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.
Ordinance #0-73-27
Trustee Osmon read Ordinance #0-73-27, an ordinance amending building
permit fees . Trustee Mahoney moved Ordinance #0-73-27 be adopted
as read. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Mr. Dettmer stated
that this change in fees reflects a 5% increase . Mr. Larson stated
that this increase is in compliance with annexation agreements . 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 #0-73-28
Trustee Osmon read Ordinance #0-73-28, an ordinance amending
electrical permit fees . Trustee Driscoll moved Ordinance #0-73-28
be adopted as read. Trustee Rathjen 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.
Trustee Shirley arrived at this time.
Sidewalk/Twisted Oak to Aspen Court
John Molitor, 1141 Twisted Oak, stated that he opposes changing
the sidewalk easement from property which shows the easement on
the deed to property without it on the deed.
Housing Code
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Board of Health recommends Bill
Balling, Administrative Assistant, work with Mr. Dettmer to
combine the best feature of the BOCA Housing Code and the USPH
Housing Code for presentation to the Board.
Koelper-DeMuth Property
Ken Campbell of Levitt reviewed with the Board their proposed
change in land use of the Koelper-DeMuth property to reflect more
single family detached homes . Changes in the new plan were as
follows :
1. Decrease in density from 157 to 141
2 . Water retention will be in the northeast corner of the
property
3. Only one tap street to Arlington Heights Road
4 . Condominium area is now single family detached, but
apartment area is unchanged
5. In the single family area all streets will be dedicated
Mr. Raysa was requested to give a legal opinion on the subject of
changing drainage from one watershed to another. Mr. Raysa stated
that he would study this .
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Trustee Shirley moved this change in plan be referred to the Plan
Commission for their review and comments and a copy of the plan be
submitted to Paul Box for comments on the question of traffic flow.
Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. After discussion, Trustee
Shirley amended the motion subject to referral for traffic study
to the Plan Commission' s recommendation. Trustee Rathjen seconded,
and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Mahoney moved
the Board adjourn to workshop after a recess. Trustee Shirley
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Time : 10 : 00 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
Passed and approved this 9 day of � 7 , 1973 .
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