1973-08-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2834
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6-0MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 13 , 1973, AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 07 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 Harry Walsh, Acting Village Manager, and
Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer. Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney, arrived at 9 : 05 P.M.
1. Minutes of August 6 , 1973
Trustee Shirley moved the minutes of August 6 , 1973 , be approved
as submitted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. Trustee
Mahoney requested on page 2831, under Arrowhead West, the
following sentence be added, "Mr. Smith stated that Mr.
Seaberg' s suggestion was not acceptable to Chesterfield, and
�... that if an accommodation could not be worked out with the
Board, Chesterfield would take the matter to circuit court. "
Trustee Rech requested on page 2826, under Strathmore Court,
first line of item 3 , that "plat" be changed to "plant" . A
roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried with changes noted.
Trustee Osmon asked if the layman' s description of location
will be included in annexations coming before the Board in
the future. President Armstrong stated that he would check
this matter with the Attorney.
2. President' s Report
President Armstrong announced that the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency has proclaimed the week of August 12 , 1973 ,
as Better Water For People in Illinois Week. He stated that
the Public Works Department will hold an open house at Well #1,
345 Arlington Heights Road, from 10: 00 A.M. until 2 : 00 P.M. on
August 18 for residents who are interested in reviewing the
Village water system.
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3. Standing Committee Reports
Civil Defense
Trustee Rech announced that the Civil Defense heliport is
nearly complete. She requested the assistance of the Public
Works Department in doing the striping for the project. She
Stated that Civil Defense will hold a demonstration when the
heliport is finished.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, William Davis,
Director of Public Works, stated that at the present time,
the portable generator will remain on the Civil Defense truck
and that there are no plans to install it on a trailer.
Trustee Rech requested a letter be sent to Civil Defense
thanking them for obtaining the portable generator. President
Armstrong stated that he would do this.
Environmental Control
Trustee Rech announced that the Environmental Control Committee
will meet with the Park District on August 14, 1973 , to formulate
plans for the White Pine park area.
Flood Control
Trustee Osmon requested status of the swale from Navajo Trail
to Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Seaberg explained that there is not
enough time or personnel for all the assigned projects, and
that if the Board decides that this project has top priority,
it will be scheduled first. Discussion took place regarding
the effectiveness of the project. President Armstrong stated
that he would request Mr. Larson to review the matter when he
returns from vacation.
4. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
5. Committee of the Whole
Police Commendation
President Armstrong read and presented to Officer Charles E.
Weidner a Certificate of Commendation regarding his efforts
to curb drug abuse.
Master Plan
President Armstrong read the ordinance adopting the Comprehensive
Master Plan establishing guidelines for future Village expansion
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and development. Trustee Mahoney moved the Ordinance be
adopted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion.
Trustee Shirley noted that the area directly north of Checker
Road was not recorded on the map as directed by the Board.
In order to save the expense of reprinting, Trustee Mahoney
suggested a mimeographed attachment to the map indicating
the error.
Trustee Osmon noted that the bike trail crossing Dundee Road
at Dundee Parkway was omitted.
After discussion, Trustee Osmon moved discussion of the
ordinance be tabled and request Associated Planners to attend
a meeting to explain the errors in the map. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustee Mahoney
The motion carried.
Trustee Mahoney agreed that the map must be corrected, but that
it has nothing to do with passing the Ordinance.
Police Community Relations Advisory Committee
Upon the recommendation of Chief of Police, Harry Walsh,
Trustee Mahoney moved the President be directed to form a
Police Community Relations Advisory Committee and to request
Rev. Art Garling, Rev. Donald Duffy, Rabbi Mordecai Rosen,
Trustee Rech, Officer Donald Bottenhagen, Mary Allsmiller,
Norm Patberg, and a local businessman to serve on the committee.
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion and a voice vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Resolution #0-73-17
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-73-17 , a resolution
regarding the planning of grant funds from the Illinois Law
Enforcement Commission. Trustee Shirley moved Resolution
#0-73-17 be adopted as read. Trustee Rathjen seconded the
motion. After discussion, a roll call vote found the following:
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AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
NIPC Solid Waste Disposal Report
Trustee Rech stated that the Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission submitted a comprehensive solid waste disposal
report which covers costs, advantages and disadvantages of
various types of solid waste disposal. NIPC asked if Villages
would be willing to solve solid waste disposal mutually, on a
district basis, or on a county or multi-county level.
Trustee Rech stated that the Environmental Control Committee
has studied the report and submitted a report to the Board,
dated July 9, 1973.
Trustee Rathjen moved that a letter be sent to NIPC indicating
the Village' s support of the formation of a solid waste disposal
district. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. Trustee Shirley
asked if the motion would rule out the possibility of private
enterprise involvement. Trustee Rathjen stated that the motion
favors the concept of group approach. A roll call vote found
the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
North Suburban Blood Center
Trustee Mahoney read the community blood replacement assurance
agreement between the North Suburban Blood Center and the
Village of Buffalo Grove. President Armstrong stated that
Dr. Gianopulos is the Blood Coordinator referred to in the
agreement.
Trustee Rech moved the Village enter into the agreement as read.
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.
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Resolution #0-73-18
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-73-18, a resolution
urging political leaders to work together in order that the
Regional Transportation Authority can be established.
Trustee Osmon moved Resolution #0-73-18 be approved and that
the Village President send a cover letter with the resolution
expressing concerns the Board has had previously relative to
the formation of the Board that will govern the RTA. Trustee
Driscoll seconded the motion.
Trustee Rathjen favored formation of RTA but felt the
resolution contained assumptions that the Board is not
prepared to address itself to, such as the crisis situation
for mass transportation, immediate cutbacks in bus and rapid
transit service, and that it does not relate the impact the
RTA would have upon taxes.
Trustee Mahoney stated that some sections of the resolution
are argumentative but that it is in the best interest of the
citizens that there be logic and direction in overall planning
of mass transportation.
Trustee Shirley asked if the Village would have a representative
at the public hearings on the proposed Northeast Regional
`mE0 Transportation Authority. President Armstrong stated that
a representative will be sent.
A voice vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
F NAYES: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Trustee Driscoll moved the Board enter into executive session
for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
9 :17 P.M. - The Board entered executive session.
9 : 55 P.M. - The Board returned to the council chambers.
Mill Creek Subdivision
President Armstrong read a letter from Bernard Peskin, attorney
for Miller Builders, requesting the Board to enact an ordinance
`. extending the term of the annexation agreement for an additional
year.
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Trustee Osmon moved the Board comply with the request of Miller
Builders with the stipulation that buildings must be in accord-
ance with existing building codes and any updating of codes .
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion.
The President stated that Miller Builders had, at the request
of the Village, delayed completion of their project in order
to discuss the possibility of additional park land in the area.
II' A roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board adjourn to workshop session.
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9: 58 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
Approved t day of ( � �� , 1973 .
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