1972-08-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2533
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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, AUGUST 7 , 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:
President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon,
Rathjen, Mahoney.
Also present were Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, and
Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney.
1. Warrant #245
Trustee Shirley read Warrant #245 , in the amount of $59 ,605. 45 ,
and moved for its approval. Trustee Mahoney seconded the
motion , and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
2. Committee of the Whole
Otis Development
Mr. Houpt, attorney representing Mr. Otis , reviewed with the
Board the changes in the legal description of the property
caused by the deletion of a 250 foot strip along the west
property line , which will be annexed to Long Grove. He stated
that Long Grove has approved the plan and agreed to consent to
the sewer connection.
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-28 , an ordinance
approving the pre-annexation agreement on the Otis property,
located on the southwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and
Route 83 . Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #0-72-28 be approved
as read. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion , and upon a
voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance #0-72-29
Trustee Mahoney read Ordinance #0-72-29 , an ordinance annexing
the property, located on the southwest corner of Arlington
Heights Road and Route 83 , into the Village and moved for its
approval. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Trustee Rathjen
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questioned the legal description. Mr. Houpt provided correct
legal descriptions for the Ordinance. Upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance #0-72-30
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-30 , an ordinance zoning
the property located on the southwest corner of Arlington
Heights Road and Route 83 to R-9 and B-3 . Trustee Shirley
moved Ordinance #0-72-30 be approved as read. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Swanson Development
President Armstrong reviewed with the Board a request from
Arthur Swanson and Associates for the annexation of the prop-
erty on the southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and
Checker Road with R-9 and B-3 zoning. Trustee Osmon moved
this matter be turned over to the Plan Commission to conduct
the necessary hearings . Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion,
and stated that he did not feel there was enough information
to give to the Plan Commission. A voice vote found the
following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon , Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Fence Variation
President Armstrong reviewed with the Board the recommendation
of the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the request of Walter
Sedore for a fence height variation for a 6-foot privacy fence
at 723 Bernard. Mr. Kowieski stated that there were no
objections registered at the public hearing. Trustee Osmon
moved the Board approve the variation as recommended by the
ZBA. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Dominion Development
President Armstrong read the annexation agreement for the
property located at the southwest corner of Buffalo Grove
and Dundee Roads . Mr. Raysa stated that provision for up-
dating of BOCA Codes should be included, that the second
paragraph on page 4 should be deleted. In response to a re-
quest from Mr. Raysa, Mr. Soble , attorney for Dominion , agreed
to a "reasonable recapture agreement" in section 4. Mr. Raysa
stated that the first four words in section 7 should be
deleted, that "any other fees" be strickenin section 11 , and
that "new or in the future" be stricken on page 7 .
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In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, President
Armstrong stated that a Developer Contribution Ordinance
would not cover a business district because it would not
have an impact on schools or parks .
In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen, it was stated
that areas for water retention have been required, and tap on
fees are required by Ordinance.
In response to a request from Trustee Rathjen, Mr. Soble sub-
mitted the names of the beneficiaries of the Trust. Trustee
Rathjen stated that paragraph 11 should provide for no in-
crease greater than 25% .
Mr. Raysa stated that Mr. Larson requested the inclusion of
a provision for the developer to pay any costs in excess of
the $12 ,500 to be paid by the Village for the traffic signal
at the corner of Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads . After dis-
cussion, it was decided not to include this because the
agreement has been signed with the State.
Trustee Shirley questioned the type of retail use. Mr. Soble
stated that they would comply with the plan submitted. Mr.
Raysa suggested that this plan be Exhibit A.
President Armstrong stated that consideration of the Dominion
Development annexation agreement will be continued until
August 14. Mr. Raysa stated that the revised agreement will
be submitted.
Farrington Drive
The Board reviewed the request of the Park District for no
parking areas on Farrington Drive , east of Woodhollow Lane
to the park entrance. Trustee Shirley moved the necessary
papers be drawn to allow no parking on the north side of
Farrington Drive, east of Woodhollow to the park entrance.
9 :20 P.M. - The President declared a recess .
9 :35 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Twisted Oak Extension
Mr. Seaberg reviewed with the Board a possible walkway from
Twisted Oak Lane to Aspen Court. Mr. Ken Campbell of Levitt
and Sons stated that they would grant the necessary ease-
ments, would construct the sidewalk in lieu of the sidewalk
along Arlington Heights Road, and provide plantings .
Trustee Shirley moved the Board accept a ten foot easement
between Lots 36 , 37 , 118 , and 117 running from Twisted Oak
Lane to Aspen Court for the purposes of installing a sidewalk,
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with plantings provided by the developer and construction of
a six foot sidewalk provided by the developer, and release
of the stop work orders on Lots 35 and 36 . Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion. After discussion, Trustee Shirley
amended the motion to include a sidewalk running from the
outlet of Alden Lane northward to the business property
adjacent to Arlington Heights Road. Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion. Trustee Rathjen suggested the Village pay for
the construction and installation of this sidewalk and require
Levitt to install the sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road.
A roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Storm System Improvements
Mr. Seaberg stated that a contractor doing work for the Park
District is removing dirt from the Elmwood Drive retention
basin site and that Public Works will install the catch basin.
Mr. Seaberg stated that the same construction company that
cleaned the White Pine Ditch earlier should be hired for the
realignment work. In response to a question from Trustee
Rathjen, Mr. Seaberg stated that everything possible will
be done to prevent erosion of private property.
Ordinance #0-72-31
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-31 , an ordinance
setting the regular meetings of the Board for the first four
Mondays of each month at 8 :00 P.M. Trustee Mahoney moved
Ordinance #0-72-31 be approved as read. Trustee Osmon seconded
the motion. President Armstrong stated that the meetings held
on the second and fourth Mondays will follow with a workshop.
Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Public Works Equipment
William Davis , Director of Public Works , reviewed with the
Board the need for a 22 ton dump truck with snow plow and salt
spreader. Trustee Osmon moved bids be solicited for this .
piece of equipment. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and
upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution #0-72-21
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-72-21 , a MFT resolution
for the storm retention basin on the Arlington Golf Course.
Trustee Osmon moved Resolution #0-72-21 be approved as read.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
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Resolution #0-72-22
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-72-22 , a MFT resolution
for the storm sewer along Buffalo Grove Road. Trustee Fabish
moved Resolution #0-72-22 be approved as read. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Buffalo Grove Golf Course Feasibility Study
Mr. Alan R. Caskey of A.R.C. Associates reviewed with the
Board his Golf Course Acquisition Feasibility Study. He
recommended the acquisition in order to maintain the recre-
ation facility , to provide open space, to maintain flood
plain , to reduce population density , and to reduce demand for
municipal and school services , and he further recommended that
the Village apply for federal funding. Trustee Shirley re-
quested an appraisal be obtained. President Armstrong stated
that he would hand carry the necessary papers to Springfield
to make application to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for
funding in the purchase of the Golf Course.
Questions from the Audience
A citizen from LincolnTerrace was present and requested a
status report on the sanitary sewer repairs . Mr. Seaberg
stated that the inspections for illegal connections to the
sanitary sewer is 95% complete and that the televising will
begin in September.
President Armstrong introduced Jan DeKnock, a reporter from the
Independent Register.
There being no further questions , Trustee Osmon moved the
Board move into executive session for the purpose of discussing
personnel. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 11 :30 P.M.
The executive session being complete and there being no further
business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn.
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Time: 12 :00 midnight.
Respectfully submitted,
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