1973-06-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2774
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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, JUNE 4 , 1973, AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 :10 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, Driscoll
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Arnold
Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney.
1. Minutes of May 29 , 1973
Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of May 29 , 1973 , be approved
as submitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee
Osmon requested on page 2772 , first line, under Swanson
Development, be changed to read, "Because no representative
of the Appearance Control Commission was present . " A roll
call vote found the following:
�... AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried with change noted.
2. Warrant #265
Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #265, in the amount of
$102 , 194. 46 , and moved for its approval. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon questioned the $150 . 00
expenditure to Westinghouse Electric Corporation for a desk
and attachments. Mr. Larson explained that one desk received
had a working area too small for his secretary and was given
to an inspector; and that the desk on the warrant is a desk
of the correct size for his secretary. President Armstrong
stated that this was caused by an error in design. A roll
call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
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3. Standing Committee Reports
Blue Ribbon Committee/Municipal Fire Department
Trustee Osmon announced that the Blue Ribbon Committee charged
with the responsibility to review the feasibility of a municipal
fire department were unable to meet this week because members
of the Committee being unavailable; however , they plan to meet
next week.
4. President ' s Report
President Armstrong welcomed the Lucky Leaves 4H Club to the
meeting.
5. Committee of the Whole
Police Department Commendation
President Armstrong presented a Certificate of Commendation to
Sergeant Kenneth Blanchette for his distinctive service with
the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group.
Swanson Model Area
Tod Traysor , Chairman of the Appearance Control Commission,
stated that the Commission has reviewed and recommended approval
of landscaping plans and architectural layout of the model and
recreation building area as presented by Swanson Development.
Paul Swanson displayed several renderings of the area under
discussion.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding the Board ' s concern
that engineering of the retention area was not complete, that
final plat has not received approval , and that approval of
State Division of Waterways has not been received.
Trustee Mahoney moved the Board grant Swanson and Scholz
permission to proceed to construct the model and recreation
area prior to final plat approval subject to engineering
approval from Mr. Seaberg and to the condition that a bond be
posted adequate to tear down the buildings if final plat
approval is not given or to alter the buildings to such an
extent that they would pass final plat approval, and that the
model building not be sold or occupied. Trustee Rathjen
seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney amended the motion for
the bond be in an amount satisfactory to the Village Engineer.
Trustee Rathjen seconded the amendment. Trustee Osmon expressed
concern of setting a precedent of approving model building
before final plat approval . A roll call vote found the follow-
ing
AYES: Trustees Rathjen, Mahoney
NAYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rech, Driscoll
The motion was defeated.
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Trustee Shirley suggested that Swanson-Sholz proceed to file
for their State Division of Waterways approval at the earliest
possible time , that they proceed with their retention engineer-
ing and ask the Village Engineer to facilitate review of these
plans; and that as soon as Mr . Seaberg feels he has the necessary
information, report to the Board for review at that time.
Mr. Swanson agreed to this.
Berkley Racquet Club Sign
Mr. Traysor stated that the Appearance Control Commission has
reviewed the sign request of Berkley Racquet Club and recommends
approval.
After review, Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the sign
request with the stipulation that the sign be removed within
30 days after opening of the facility in question. Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion and a voice vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
II
In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Traysor
stated that when the Appearance Control Commission has an item
on the agenda, one of their representatives will be present.
Aspen Court Sidewalk
Mr. Seaberg reviewed with the Board his report regarding three
possible sidewalk routes to Twin Groves School. One route was
over the Aspen Ditch to Aspen, another route was between lots
36, 37, 118 , and 117 , to Aspen Court, and another was between
lots 35 and 36 to Arlington Heights Road and north to Carlton
Place.
Discussion took place regarding the cost of filling the entire
Aspen Ditch in order to construct a sidewalk, the possibility of
obtaining an easement between lots 35 and 36, and the amount of
space available along Arlington Heights Road for the sidewalk.
President Armstrong stated that he would contact the owners of
lots 35 and 36 with regard to obtaining a sidewalk easement , talk
with Levitt regarding their participation in construction of
the Arlington Heights Road sidewalk, and report back to the
Board next week.
Mr. Seaberg noted that there is little shoulder along Arlington
Heights Road; that if the sidewalk is constructed, the ditch
cannot be moved; and suggested the Trustees walk that strip and
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then direct questions .
Trustee Shirley requested Mr. Seaberg to compare costs of an
asphalt sidewalk vs. a concrete one.
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President Armstrong stated that this discussion will be continued
next week.
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Metron Systems Transportation
Mr. Larson stated that six months ago Metron Systems Corporation
had presented a proposal for a commuter bus service and that
Mr. Raysa has submitted an opinion on the proposal and contract.
Claude Luisada of Metron Systems stated that if the Board would
like to pursue the proposal further , he would be willing to
work with the Transportation Committee. President Armstrong
directed this proposal be referred to the Committee.
Trustee Shirley requested the Committee to obtain information
from the Greater Lake County Transportation System.
St. Mary' s Church Sewage Agreement
President Armstrong read an agreement between the Village,
the Metropolitan Sanitary District, and the Catholic Bishop of
Chicago to provide sewage disposal services for St. Mary ' s
Church.
After discussion, Trustee Osmon moved the agreement be approved
subject to approval of an agreement with St. Mary' s Church to
pay their costs. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. Mr.
Raysa stated that he will contact the attorney for the Catholic
Bishop of Chicago to draw up an agreement.
At the request of Trustee Rathjen, Mr. Seaberg stated that he
will pursue obtaining easements through St. Mary' s property for
water lines.
A roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
10 :13 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
10 : 27 P .M. - The meeting resumed.
Dominion Development
Alan Foss of Dominion Development requested an amendment to the
development plan and sub-division plat for their property located
on the southwest corner of Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads.
Trustee Osmon moved this request be forwarded to the Plan
... Commission for public hearings and recommendations. Trustee
Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
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Land Donations/House Bills
Mr. Larson reviewed a request from the Buffalo Grove Park
�•• District for assistance in endorsing Senate Bills 223 and 224
and House Bills 1177 , 1178 , 966 and 967 which require school
and park donations by developers. Trustee Shirley noted that
the Board has been supporting these bills.
Trustee Shirley moved telegrams be sent to the appropriate
legislative committees supporting these bills. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Ordinance #0-73-30
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-30 , an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Shirley moved
Ordinance #0-73-30 be approved as read . Trustee Osmon seconded
the motion.
Because there were numerous questions, it was decided to invite
Stan Haarr , Plan Commissioner, to the next meeting for the
purpose of discussing this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
Trustee Osmon moved consideration of Ordinance #0-73-30 be
tabled until next week. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. President
Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to contact Mr. Haarr.
Police Community Relations Officer Automobile
Specifications for the Police Community Relations Officer
automobile were reviewed. In response to a question from
Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Larson stated that this would be a fully
equipped squad car because it will also be used as an unmarked
car. Trustee Osmon questioned the necessity of a vinyl roof
and white wall tires. Mr. Larson explained that these qualities
add to camouflage of the vehicle as an unmarked car .
Trustee Rathjen moved for advertisement of bids on the car
subject to specifications and information submitted. Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
li NAYES: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Koelper-DeMuth and Wagner Parcels
President Armstrong reviewed the request of Levitt and Sons
for changes in the Koelper-DeMuth and Wagner parcels. Trustee
Osmon moved the Levitt request be directed to the Plan Commission
for their consideration. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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Waterworks and Sewerage Fund Budget
L., Mr. Larson reviewed a revised budget for the Waterworks and
Sewerage Fund. After lengthy discussion, it was decided to
accept this revised portion of the budget as submitted.
Mr. Larson stated that the 1973-74 Budget will be submitted for
a public hearing on June 18 , 1973 .
`./ Harper College
Upon Trustee Shirley' s suggestion, President Armstrong stated
that he will meet with the Chairman of the Site Selection
Committee of Harper College to encourage them to select site
#2 which is located on Arlington Heights Road, north of Dundee
Road.
There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Shirley
moved the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of
discussing personnel and land acquisition. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Time: 11 : 20 P.M.
At 12 :12 A.M. , the Board returned to the dais to continue the
meeting.
.... Warrant #265
Trustee Mahoney moved payment to National Loss Control Corporation,
in the amount of $3 ,120 . 00, be removed from the warrant . Trustee
Shirley seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the follow-
ing:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
There being no further business to conduct , Trustee Shirley
moved the meeting adjourn . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 12 : 13 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vi lage Clerk
L. Passed and a.proved thA s iill / day of , 1973
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