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1973-07-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2804 7/16/73 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, JULY 16 , 1973, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 17 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 July 2 , 1973 Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of July 2 , 1973, be approved as submitted. Trustee . Driscoll seconded the motion. Trustee Rech requested "and whether it can be built under the present ordinances . " be added on page 2796 , paragraph 5. Trustee Rathjen requested "exactly" on page 2798, line 7, under P.U.D. Ordinance be deleted. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried with changes noted. 2. Minutes of July 9 , 1973 Trustee Shirley moved the minutes of July 9 , 1973, be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. 3. Warrant #268 Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #268, in the amount of $82 , 503. 02 , and moved for its approval. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and questioned the travel expense for Joe Barancyk. Mr. Larson explained that Mr. Barancyk is the electrician and has the responsibility of street light maintenance; therefore, 2805 7/16/73 uses his own car for various trips. Trustee Shirley stated that he would request the bookkeeper to provide a breakdown of these expenses and send to Trustee Osmon. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. 4 . President's Report President Armstrong announced that former Trustee Edward Fabish has agreed to chair the President' s Round Table. 5. Village Manager' s Report Mr. Larson reviewed the Summary of Administrative Activities for the month of June , 1973. He stated that the Animal Control Warden will be going house to house to enforce the requirement for dog licenses . Trustee Osmon announced that National Power Rodding has rodded and cleaned the storm sewers on Buffalo Grove Road which should help flooding on Navajo. In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Larson stated that he would check into the status of the Navajo drainage swale. 6 . Standing Committee Reports Buffalo Grove Days Trustee Shirley announced that the Buffalo Grove Alliance is now an inactive organization, and that they have donated the remainder of their funds , being $117. 09 , to Buffalo Grove Days. He then announced that next week the final schedule for Buffalo Grove Days will be presented. Northwest Suburban Topics Trustee Mahoney read from an article by Mike Neigoff, editor of the Northwest Suburban Topics , regarding the Board spending two and one half hours on the proposed change for Cambridge-on- the-Lake and only ten minutes on the budget. Trustee Mahoney moved the Village Clerk mail the gentleman a copy of the minutes of the various meetings at which the budget in question was 2806 7/16/73 discussed. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. Flood Control Committee Trustee Rech announced that the Flood Control Committee would meet Thursday, July 19 , 1973, at 8 : 00 P .M. Blood Pressure Clinic On behalf of Wheeling Trustee Ed Berger, Trustee Rech thanked the Board for their help with the Blood Pressure Clinic which was conducted July 14 , 1973. Transportation Committee Trustee Rathjen reported that after several meetings with Metron Systems , it was the decision of the Committee to hold an opinion until after the system had been operating in Arlington Heights for one month and then work out a supple- mental agreement for rush hour transportation to and from the train station. If the first step is successful, the Committee will proceed toward general transportation for the Village , including "Dial-A-Bus" and transportation to major shopping centers . 7. Committee of the Whole Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Edward Fabish of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2327, requested permission to display their Fireman and Policeman of the Year plaques in a prominent place in the Municipal Building. Trustee Osmon moved for concurrence of the request. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. 2807 7/16/73 Cambridge-on-the-Lake President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-34, an ordinance approving an amendment to the Cambridge-on-the-Lake planned development. Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #0-73-34 be adopted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon expressed concern that there are code violations in the Brittany Building, that occupancy permits have not been issued on individual units in the Brittany Building, and that a financial statement relative to the operation of the Home- owners Association has not been submitted to the Association. He then amended the motion subject to all violations being brought into compliance with ordinances and occupancy permits being issued on each unit prior to issuance of building permits for the new building. Trustee Rathjen seconded the amendment. David Brown, attorney for Richard J. Brown, presented a copy of their contract for correction of the humidifier. He stated that other violations will be investigated. He felt that the budget requirements were a contractural matter between Richard J. Brown, building residents , and other members of the Homeowner' s Association and that it will not be overlooked. Lengthy discussion took place regarding length and height of building, fire safety, engineering, parking, and conformance of the building with Village Ordinances . Mr. Raysa stated that the building must conform or may not be built. Mr. Robert Dickert presented petitions signed by residents of the Brittany Building requesting that no action be taken on the proposed ordinance change until their units have been approved for occupancy. A citizen from the Brittany Building expressed concern that their fire insurance was invalid because the building has not been approved for occupancy. Trustee Osmon amended the motion to have Mr. Raysa incorporate in the Ordinance all the stipulations made. Trustee Rathjen seconded the amendment. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : Trustee Rech The motion carried. Trustee Rech stated that she voted "nay" because she still has reservations. 1 2808 7/16/73 9 : 22 P.M. - The President declared a recess . 9 : 40 P.M. - The meeting resumed. Ranch Mart Merchants Association President Armstrong announced that the Ranch Mart Merchants Association has presented a check, in the amount of $400 , for the paramedics. Blue Ribbon Committee/Mill Creek Park Trustee Osmon stated that the Blue Ribbon Committee was formed to work with the Mill Creek Homeowner' s Association and Miller Builders in order to arrive at a proposal to provide additional park land for the Mill Creek area. Miller Builders are now allowed twelve two-story apartment buildings on the site in question. Three alternatives were proposed to allow more park land. Proposal #1 included 1. 97 acres of commercial on Dundee Road, 3. 5 acres of park land, including a half acre well site, and six four-story condominium buildings . Proposal #2 included a narrower and longer commercial area with the park site behind. This proposal was unacceptable to the Park District because the park site was in flood plain; therefore , rejected. Proposal #3 included 3. 5 acres of park land, 2 . 27 acres of commercial, and five four-story condominium buildings . In this proposal , the road would have to be moved and the park site contained a portion that was very narrow. Miller Builders advised that they needed six condominium buildings in order to meet their economic needs . Proposal #1 was presented to the Homeowner' s Association on three occasions and was rejected. Because the attendance at the meetings was small, Mr. James Wylie suggested a letter be sent to all homeowners in the area, with a responding postcard to be sent to Trustee Osmon. The letter was sent to 317 homes and Trustee Osmon received 180 responses with 155 favoring and 25 opposing the proposal. Trustee Osmon stated that the Blue Ribbon Committee recommends the following: 2809 7/16/73 1. Accept the 3. 5 acres as presented with the 1. 97 acre commercial site . 2 . The "Park Site" to be finished graded. 3. The utilities to be brought to the Park Site at the direction of the Park District and/or the Village of Buffalo Grove. 4 . The Park District to have "first call" on all fill on the referenced site to be hauled to the Washington Irving Park site. 5. Items 2 , 3 and 4 to be at the expense of Miller Builders as agreed to by Chester Moskal of their office . 6. A cash donation be requested to assist in development of the site. Lengthy discussion took place regarding Miller's costs, number of units , bedroom mix, and content of the commercial area. Gene Muryn, President of the Buffalo Grove Park District, stated that the park area would be used for a tot lot, playground, tennis courts , and open green space. He stated that the Park District encourages the Board to approve the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Committee. Discussion took place regarding location of the park site and lack of acceptable land. Dick Reid, representing concerned citizens in Mill Creek presented petitions, bearing 240 names , opposing the con- struction of the four story buildings and the commercial site. In response to questions , Mr. Reid stated that the petition signers understand that if the proposal presented is not accepted, there will be no additional park land in the Mill Creek area. Hal Maertz, 884 Boxwood Lane, objected to the commercial strip, felt Mill Creek should have 25 acres of park land, and objected that only members of the Homeowner's Association could vote on the proposal presented at their meeting. Addison Fritz, Vice President of the Mill Creek Homeowner's Association, stated that there was no attempt to force Proposal #1 or Proposal #3 on the residents , and that the official stand of the Association is for Miller to build the 12 two-story apartment buildings . 2810 7/16/73 Donald Dixton spoke opposing the proposal. Trustee Mahoney commended Mr. Wylie for his interest and concern in the proposal and his efforts in stimulating the interest of the people of the area. Trustee Shirley requested, in the future, if the Board works through a Homeowner' s Association for a Village project, that all residents of the area, whether they be members of the Association or not, be allowed to vote. Trustee Osmon requested additional time for discussion with Miller Builders to arrive at a more amicable proposal. Mr. Moskal stated that Miller Builders will not be able to alter the proposal. Trustee Shirley moved for disapproval of the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Committee with all thanks for the efforts of all the members of the Committee . Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Mr. Barto, member of the Blue Ribbon Committee, asked the Board to consider what type of development will take place directly across Dundee Road from the site. !, A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : Trustee Osmon The motion carried. President Armstrong thanked Mr. Moskal for his participation. Trustee Osmon thanked all the people involved in discussions and expressed disappointment in the Board' s decision. Buffalo Grove Road Storm Sewer Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the bids for construction of the Buffalo Grove Road storm sewer, 487 feet north of Dundee Road to a point 992 feet north of Dundee Road, then northeast 52 feet. Bids received were as follows : Rossetti Contracting Company $51, 165 . 20 Tremar, Inc. 65, 273. 00 George W. Kennedy Construction 67, 830 . 00 DiPaolo Company 57,068 . 00 Santucci Construction 50 ,253. 90 Lakeland Construction 56 ,434 . 20 John Burns Construction 55 , 170 . 00 2811 7/16/73 Mr. Larson recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Santucci Construction. Trustee Osmon moved the contract be awarded to Santucci Construction, in the amount of $50 , 253. 90 . Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call 'vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. Arlington Country Club Bridge Mr. Larson stated that bids for the 15th fairway bridge were received by Daniel Taggart on July 10 , 1973, and that the low bid was $12 ,812 from Berge Builders . He recommended that the Board authorize a check, in the amount of $9 , 609 , to Daniel Taggart for 75% of the cost of the bridge in accordance with the license agreement with the Arlington Country Club for the retention basin. Trustee Osmon moved to approve Mr. Larson's recommendation and defer issuance of the check until work is finished. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. Emergency Standby Power Trustee Rathjen moved Mr. Seaberg be directed to draw up alternative plans that will provide protection for all four lift stations and provide a report regarding break downs on areas serviced by each lift station. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. Trustee Osmon requested that this matter be item b on the next agenda. I I 1 V i I I I I i V I I I 2812 7/16/73 There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Rathjen moved the Board move into executive session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Time : 11: 15 P.M. The Board returned to the meeting room. There being no further business to discuss , Trustee Rathjen moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Time: 12 : 25 A.M. Respectfully submitted, ( e . V' lage Clerk Ap•... - • da of , 1973. / ,4 4 , 1IlaPresjde t 1 I . 1 I