1972-05-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2475
5/1/72
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS,
HELD MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 , 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 Fabish, Shirley, Osmon,
Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, and Mr. Arnold
Seaberg, Village Engineer. Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney,
arrived at approximately 10 : 00 P.M.
1. Minutes of April 17 , 1972
Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of April 17 , 1972 , be approved as
submitted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon stated
that on page 2473 , under Agreement/A.R.C. Associates , the figure 120
should be changed to 90 and the figure 90 to be changed to 60 . Trustee
Rathjen stated that the minutes are correct as written. Trustee Osmon
requested the Clerk to review the tape of the meeting. (Note: A
review of the tape found the minutes correct as submitted. )) Trustee
Mahoney requested on page 2473 , under Bicycles, "at night" be inserted
after "riders" . A roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
2 . Warrant #239
Trustee Shirley read Warrant #239, in the amount of $54 ,207 . 44 , and
moved for its approval . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and ques-
• tioned the expenditure for gasoline to both Bell Finer and Standard
Oil. Robert Collins , Village Treasurer, explained that Standard Oil
is for oil only. A roll call vote found the following:
L.J1 AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Trustee Osmon requested the purchase of typewriters instead of rentals
be investigated.
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Note : The correct number of this Warrant is 239 . Warrant #238 was
dated April 17 , 1972 .
3 . Standing Committee Reports
Legislative
Trustee Mahoney requested the Carnival Ordinance be reviewed at the
next workshop meeting with adoption being considered at the May 15
Board meeting.
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Building Codes
Trustee Osmon anounced that Mr. Larson had hired an additional
inspector and thanked him for doing so.
4 . Committee of the Whole
Civil Defense
Mr. Donald Schindler, Director of Civil Defense, brought forth a
group of Civil Defense volunteers and President Armstrong administered
the oath of office . President Armstrong and Trustee Fabish commended
the group for their fine efforts .
Hinze Annexation
Mr. Mark H. Beaubien, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs . Hinze,
distributed a revised Petition for Annexation and Annexation Agree-
ment, reflecting changes requested by the Plan Commission, as follows :
1. request B-1 instead of B-2 zoning, 2 . petitioner return to Plan
Commission for site review and approval prior to the construction of
additional buildings, 3 . deletion of paragraph 5 of original agree-
ment, 4 . connection to Village sewer and water at the time new building
is constructed , 5 . granting of 10 foot easement for utilities . Mr.
Beaubien requested that the Village not record the utility easement
until the location of the utility line is certain.
Trustee Rathjen stated that the Plan Commission recommended the use
be limited to that of the petitioner ' s request. Mr. Beaubien stated
that he was not aware of this restriction and was opposed to it. Mr.
Harris of the Plan Commission stated that the Plan Commission felt
the use should be restricted, similar to the restrictions placed on
the Kemmerly property. A lengthy discussion followed regarding B-1
uses .
President Armstrong read the annexation agreement.
In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Harris stated that
the Plan Commission had discussed and agreed to the use restriction
with Mr. Hinze at a Saturday workshop meeting prior to the public
hearing, and that Mr. Beaubien was not present.
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Trustee Mahoney suggested that the property be annexed subject to
the use being all B-1 uses except restaurants and taverns . Trustee
Rathjen stated that the Board should be consistent in their require-
ments for annexation.
Trustee Vogt requested that the Appearance Control Commission be
included, along with the Plan Commission, to review the building
and landscaping plans . Mr. Beaubian stated that they would agree
to this .
At the request of Trustee Osmon, President Armstrong polled the
Board and found the following:
Those in favor of granting B-1 zoning with the restriction that
taverns and restaurants be excluded: Trustees Fabish, Vogt, Shirley,
Mahoney.
Those in favor of granting blanket B-1 Zoning: Trustee Osmon.
Trustee Rathjen was not in favor of either because of the previous
directions given to the Plan Commission, and because of the kinds
of zoning granted in the past.
At the request of Mr. Beaubian, President Armstrong polled the Board,
an aye vote meaning in favor of granting annexation with B-1 zoning
with the restriction that taverns and restaurants be excluded; and
the suggested change of the Appearance Control Commission to review
building and landscaping plans :
AYES : Fabish, Vogt, Osmon, Shirley, Mahoney, Rathjen
NAYES : None
President Armstrong requested the Attorney to prepare the necessary
Ordinances for the annexation and that these be considered at a
continuation of this meeting to be held May 8 .
Appearance Control Commission
President Armstrong read pages 3, 5 , and 6 of Ordinance #72-12 ,
which contained the changes requested at the last Board meeting.
Mr. Larson stated that park and school facilities should not have
to be reviewed by this Commission because they are equal governing
bodies . Trustee Vogt suggested that they may be reviewed if requested.
Mr. Larson further requested that "new subdivision" be included in
Section 2 C, 2 E, and elsewhere where listing of types of property
to be reviewed. Trustee Mahoney requested that Section 10 indicate
the specific time written notices to surrounding property owners be
sent. Trustee Vogt noted that Section 4 should have "reasonable"
inserted after "All" .Trustee Vogt moved the Board adopt Ordinance
#72-12 with changes noted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and
a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
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10 : 00 P .M. - The President declared a recess .
10: 15 P .M. - The meeting resumed.
Mr. Raysa arrived at this time .
Arlington Heights Road
President Armstrong read a letter from Mr. Richard A. Cowen stating
that Wheeling Township will participate in the construction of
Arlington Heights Road and enclosed an executed agreement, regarding
same, for Village approval . President Armstrong read the agreement.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the agreement with Wheeling
Township for the improvement of Arlington Heights Road. Trustee
Rathjen seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
The President stated that an answer from Arlington Heights regarding
their participation will be received on May 16 .
Police Vehicles/Purchase
President Armstrong stated bids on four squad cars were opened on
April 28 , 1972 .
The bids were as follows :
Grand Spaulding Dodge, Inc. - $13 ,696 . 00
Arlington Park Dodge, Inc. - $14 ,357 . 12
It was the Village Manager' s recommendation that the contract be
awarded to the low bidder, Grand Spaulding Dodge for $13 , 696 . 00 , with
no trade in, in order to transfer existing squad cars to general staff
use .
Trustee Osmon moved the contract for the purchase of four squad cars
be awarded to Grand Spaulding Dodge . Trustee Fabish seconded the
motion. A lengthy discussion took place regarding use of the staff
cars and the cost involved. Trustee Osmon amended the motion to allow
the trade in of two vehicles . Trustee Fabish did not second the
amendment; therefore, the motion was withdrawn.
�/ Trustee Fabish moved the Board accept the bid of Grand Spaulding Dodge
for $13, 696 . 00 with no trade in. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion,
and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES: Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
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Sanitary Sewer Treatment Site
Mr. Raysa reviewed with the Board the possibility of transferring
to the Park District access easement along the eastern portion of
the sewage treatment site. Trustee Shirley requested the question
of the Village being responsible for extending Farrington Drive to
Route 83 be investigated. Trustee Fabish requested that all of the
questions on this site be resolved at the meeting with the Park
District on May 4 . Mr. Raysa suggested that the Mill Creek public
land question be resolved at that meeting also. President Armstrong
stated that this matter will be discussed at a later time when more
information is available .
At the request of Trustee Osmon, President Armstrong requested Mr.
Raysa to include a common description along with all legal descriptions.
Mr. Larson left the meeting at this time.
Sidewalks/Strathmore Units 4-10
Mr. Seaberg reviewed with the Board the field inspection report of
sidewalk and driveway aprons in Strathmore Units 4-9 . He explained
that the conclusions were reached by a four man team consisting of
William Davis , Public Works Director, Stuart Jacobson of Hattis
Associates , Kenneth Campbell of Levitt and Sons , and Leo Veitinghoff
of Consoer Townsend. He further explained the procedure used in the
inspection. Trustee Shirley stated that he had inspected 18 locations
and found inconsistencies in the rankings . He then cited several that
he had found and asked Mr. Seaberg to check his findings . A lengthy
discussion took place regarding the notification of homeowners .
President Armstrong requested Mr. Seaberg to speak with Levitt to see
if they would be willing to include, at the time the new sidewalks are
being installed, those addresses found that were overlooked and have
conditions as severe as those indicated in the report.
Twisted Oak Extension
President Armstrong reviewed with the Board the possibility of
purchasing two lots at the end of the cul de sac on Twisted Oak in
order to extend it to Arlington Heights Road so that citizens will
have better traffic facilities . David Melroy, citizen, registered
an objection because he felt that this extension would increase the
number of speeders on the street and asked the Board to consider a
walkway instead. Trustee Shirley requested the consideration of a
hugh drainpipe in the ditch, cover it, and run a walkway on top. A
discussion followed regarding cost of the installation and the legality
of installing a walkway on a drainage easement. Trustee Shirley offered
the alternative of enclosing the ditch far enough to connect to an
easement between two homes on Dover. Frank Clayton, citizen, noted
that the walkway would provide access to the new school site. Trustee
Rathjen requested that Mr. Larson investigate the two walkway poss-
ibilities . Trustee Mahoney suggested Mr. Larson be commissioned to
look at what ways and means may be available to bring about better
access in a general sense.
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Liquor Control Ordinance
President Armstrong read Ordinance #72-15 , an ordinance amending
Liquor Control Ordinance #60-12 to permit the sale of liquor on
election day and Sundays . Trustee Osmon moved for the adoption
of Ordinance #0-71-15 , as read. Trustee Mahoney seconded the
motion and requested the word "requiring" be changed to "per-
mitting" . A roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Realtor Week
President Armstrong proclaimed May 21-27 , 1972 , to be Realtor Week
and urged follow citizens to join with the Northwest Suburban Board
of Realtors in its observance.
Police Pension Board
President Armstrong reappointed Albert Frankel to the Police Pe
nsion
Board for a one year term and Virginia Misik to the Police Pension
Board for a two year term and asked for concurrance of the Board.
Trustee Mahoney moved the Board concur with the President ' s appoint-
ments of Mr. Frankel and Mrs . Misik. Trustee Osmon seconded the
motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Mill Creek Public Use Land
Mr. Raysa stated that the deed to the public use land in Mill Creek
is not satisfactory to School District 21 . President Armstrong
stated that he would check into the matter.
There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved the
meeting be continued to May 8 at 8 : 00 P .M. Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 11 :25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
Approved this /5 day of ��__ , , 1972 .
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