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1972-05-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2492 5/22/72 MINUTES OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE MAY 15 , 1972 , MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, MAY 22 , 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The President 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: Li President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, and Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer. Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, arrived at 9 : 35 P .M. 1 . Minutes of May 15 , 1972 Trustee Fabish moved the minutes of May 15 , 1972 , be approved as submitted . Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon The motion carried. 2 . Village Manager ' s Report Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the Summary of Administrative Activities for April , 1972 . A lengthy discussion took place regarding the number of vehicle license violations and methods of enforcement. Mr. Larson requested comments on his letter to Kenneth Campbell re- garding the "Field Inspection Report of Sidewalks and Aprons in Strath- more, Units 4 through 10" . There were none . 3 . Committee of the Whole Promontory West/Continuation of Public Hearing Mr. Fred Hillman stated that two tennis courts will be installed in the development,that the four unit building in the southwest corner will be relocated, and that a sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road from the development to the Cooper park site will be installed. In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen, Mr. William Kiddle stated that two to three usable acres should be made available, that screening should be installed between the commercial and rec- reation facilities should relate to the current plan. 2493 5/22/72 Mr. Hitzeman distributed to the Board a letter from the Illinois School Consulting Service regarding the impact of the development interpreted in acres and dollars , and finding the need of a dona- tion of $70 ,200 . With reference to the Projected Revenue/Cost Impact presented by Mr. Hillman at the last meeting, Mr. Hitzeman noted that the assessed valuation should be figured at 500 , the funds of school budget connected with a new student are education, building and transportation, that Table B is unrealistic, and that Table C shows no inflationary figure for education as shown for cost of townhouse units . A lengthy discussion took place regarding the number of students produced by the development. Trustee Fabish stated that no residential development can support its school age children, but that density and number of bedrooms can be controlled to provide a more equitable figure for the school dis trict. Trustee Shirley expressed concern of overloading the Checker Road sewage line, the need for additional water capacity and facilities , compliance with Park District standards , and the expense to the school districts . Discussion followed. President Armstrong noted the recommendation of the Plan Commission is to approve the petition of Chesterfield Builders and turn over all donations to School District 96 . He further noted that Mr . Grossman, Village Planner, favors the project as proposed. Mr. Larson stated that the assessed valuation figures are lower th az expected leaving a reduction in revenue to the Village in excess of $40 ,000 . Since the development will make demands on Village services , he felt consideration should be given to main- taining the $30, 000 donation to the Village and request the developer to negotiate with the School District and Park District. President Armstrong stated that he favors the proposal submitted by Chesterfield . Trustee Mahoney moved the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission to grant the petition of Chesterfield subject to such commitments for variations as have been made in the course of the open hearings , including two tennis courts, the building of a sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road to gain access to the Cooper park site, the setback of one unit to establish the greenbelt, and such other items that might be of record . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. It was noted that the donation of $55 ,000 to School District 96 is included in this motion because that was the recom- mendation of the Plan Commission. A roll call vote found the following: 2494 5/22/72 AYES : Trustee Mahoney NAYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt The motion was defeated. Mr. Raysa arrived at this time. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the petition of Chesterfield , subject to such commitments for variations as noted, with a $30 , 000 donation to the Village and a $25 , 000 donation to School District 96 . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Osmon and Mahoney NAYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt The motion was defeated. 9 : 40 P .M. - The President declared a recess . 9 : 55 P .M. - The meeting resumed. Front Yard Variation The Board reviewed the request of Lawrence Gamm, 330 Checker Drive , for a front yard variation for the purpose of a circle drive . It was noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended this request be approved. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the petition as presented. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Vogt NAYES : Trustees Rathjen and Mahoney The motion carried. Fence Variation The Board reviewed the request of Roger Layton, 400 Castlewood , for a height variation to allow a six foot fence . It was noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended this request be approved. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the petition as presented. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney �./ NAYES: None The motion carried. Arlington Heights Road President Armstrong read the Cooperative Agreement for the Improvement of Arlington Heights Road from 983 feet north of Dundee Road to Lake- Cook Road between Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights . 2495 5/22/72 Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the agreement as read . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. A discussion followed regarding the possibility of Arlington Heights assigning the rights of their annexation agreement with Three Lakes for the repair of the road , and the amount of the participation provided in this agreement . A roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. Student Employment Service The Board reviewed the request from the Park District for participa- tion in a summer term employment service . Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve participation with the Park District in the implemen- tation of employing youth in the Village . Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon amended the motion to be a joint and equal venture with the Park District. Trustee Shirley seconded, and a voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Omni-House The Board reviewed the request from Omni-House for payment of 500 of their annual rent. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the appropriation of $3 ,120 of the $8 , 000 pledged by the Board . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. Trustee Shirley expressed concern on how much the youth of Buffalo Grove are involved in this program. It was noted that the Board previously has pledge this support. Mr. Larson was directed to convey the concern of the Board to Omni-House officials and to discuss with the appropriate members of the Police Department the effectiveness of the program. A roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. 1972-73 Budget Mr. Larson noted that the assessed valuation figures are lower than anticipated; therefore , he presented his third revision of the budget. Discussion took place regarding the employment of an animal warden, with the decision being to hire a cadet. 2496 5/22/72 Mr. Larson stated that Lake County did not levy for Street and Bridge or for Street Lighting since Vernon Township had levied for same. Discussion took place regarding the University Court drainage. Mr. Seaberg was requested to investigate this and report to Mr. Raysa in order to determine if the court order is being obeyed . Discussion took place regarding the installation of an outlet from White Pine Ditch to Buffalo Creek. Mr. Larson stated that both a permanent and temporary installation are being investigated. A traffic signal at Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads was dis- cussed. It was decided if the installation of one by the State is found to be in excess of one year, a temporary one installed by the Village will take priority . Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the 1972-73 budget as presented and corrected in the third revision. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : Trustees Osmon and Rathjen The motion carried. Kemmerly Realty Trustee Mahoney requested the President to contact Mr. Kemmerly as to the reason there has been no answer to the Village ' s letter indicating continued concern of the Jewish Community, the Village Board, and all citizens of Buffalo Grove. Mill Creek Homeowners The President stated that Mr. Larson had met with Miller Builders to discuss the petition submitted by the Mill Creek Homeowners regarding the completion of landscaping in the subdivision, and that these complaints will be taken care of. Checker Road/Friedman Participation The President stated that Mr. Friedman will pay his share of the reconstruction of Checker Road. Flood Insurance Trustee Shirley requested the possibility of flood insurance being made available for Buffalo Grove citizens be investigated . 2497 5/22/72 There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Vogt moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 11 :20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, / L Village Clerk Approved this 5 day of , 1972 041:k4101P ;$11P"-- - qil 14.76 Presi lent