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1972-08-28 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2551 8/28/72 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, AUGUST 28 , 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, Mahoney, Driscoll. Trustee Rathjen arrived at 8 : 50 P.M. Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney. 1. Minutes of August 21 , 1972 Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of August 21 , 1972 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Trustee Mahoney requested it be brought to Mr. Larson' s attention that when the Board considers the Ordinance vacating Old Post Road and Carriage Way, the Village Manager is requested to prepare a summary of the reasons for this action. 2 . President' s Report Arlington Heights Road President Armstrong reported that the weather has delayed comple- tion of Arlington Heights Road. He stated that the first base course is laid and the shoulders will be graded on Wednesday. The following day Rock Road will begin laying the final courses . Trustee Shirley requested the possibility of temporary repairs on the 900 feet of the road north of Dundee Road be investigated. President Armstrong stated that this will be on the next agenda, along with discussion of a temporary traffic signal at that intersection. Trustee Fabish requested that traffic signals at both intersections be considered, and the possibility of cooperation with the State be investigated. Mr. Larson stated that he has requested Chief Walsh to study these intersections. 2552 8/28/72 Trustee Osmon requested tickets to be issued to offenders using Arlington Heights Road. He further requested a memo from Mr. Seaberg and Mr. March regarding drainage along the road. 3. Standing Committee Reports Buffalo Grove Days Trustee Shirley stated that members of the Board are invited to attend the dress rehersal of the Buffalo Grove Teen Variety Show at 7 : 00 P.M. on Wednesday at Cooper Junior High School. He then urged everyone to participate in all events taking place during Buffalo Grove Days . 4. Committee of the Whole Army Recruiter Staff Sergeant Gardner of the U. S. Army Recruiting Service presented a certificate of appreciation to President Armstrong for cooperation the Village has given him in past months . 1972 Tax Levy Ordinance Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the proposed 1972 tax levy and recommended its adoption. He stated that this will be a two cent increase over last year' s tax levy. Trustee Shirley stated that the Village is not able to file two separate levies with the two counties , and that until the State has brought about a means for all counties to be assessed on like bases , there is no way for assessments to be equalized. He then recommended the levy be adopted as proposed. Robert Collins , Village Treasurer, recommended assessed valuation be watched on key homes in the two counties over the next year. Trustee Fabish noted that State Senator Graham of Barrington has proposed a bill whereby Villages which lie in two counties will be taxed at the lower rate, and requested the Board to adopt a resolu- tion supporting this . President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-37 , an ordinance for the levy and collection of taxes for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of May, 1972 , and ending on the 30th day of April, 1973 , with the grand total being $406 ,970 . Trustee Rathjen arrived at this time. 8 : 50 P.M. Trustee Shirley moved the Board adopt Ordinance #0-72-37 , the levying of taxes for the year ending April 30 , 1973. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: 2553 8/28/72 AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Rathjen abstained because he was not present for discussion. The motion carried. Resolution #0-72-28 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-72-28 , a resolution authorizing tax levy of $. 10 per each $100 unit of equalized assessed valuation for street and bridge purposes. Mr. Raysa questioned the Section of the State Statutes used in the resolu- tion. In order for Mr. Raysa and Mr. Larson to refer to the Statutes , Trustee Fabish moved discussion of Resolution #0-72-28 be tabled. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation President Armstrong proclaimed the month of September as Children' s Lung Disease Month and the week of September 16 , 1972 , as Children' s Lung Disease week. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the pro- clamation. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution #0-72-28 Trustee Fabish moved discussion of Resolution #0-72-28 be removed from table. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. President Armstrong stated that it is the recommendation of Mr. Larson and Mr. Raysa that Section 1 of this resolution will refer to Sections 11-81-1 and 11-81-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code. Trustee Shirley moved Resolution #0-72-28 be adopted as amended. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Cambridge on the Lake/Signs The Board reviewed the Zoning Board of Appeal ' s decision regarding identification signs along Dundee Road with regard to Cambridge on the Lake. The recommendation of the ZBA was that sign #9 (according to sketch submitted) be allowed to remain until the agreement of the property owner was up on April 1 , 1974 , that sign #1 be allowed to remain as it stands , that sign #3 be relocated so it abutts the fence, that sign #4 be moved back toward the fence and possibly raised higher, and that signs #2 , 5 , 6 , 7 , and 8 be denied. 2554 8/28/72 Mr. Bill Karasek, representing the developer, stated the removal of the four signs would cause a hardship because they call atten- tion to the public that this several million dollar project is open for business . He further stated that they will abide by the decision of the Board. Trustee Shirley stated that after reviewing the signs in question, he agrees with the'recommendation of the Z .B.A. James Kowieski , Chairman of the Z.B.A. , stated that sign #1 is required by law. The discussion brought to the attention of the Board that there is a discrepancy between the Zoning Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance regarding the amount of square footage allowed, and if the amount is accumulative. In order to allow time for Mr. Raysa to study the Ordinances , Trustee Fabish moved discussion of this matter be tabled. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Trustee Mahoney requested an opinion of the Police Department on this matter regarding safety. Trustee Osmon stated that these Ordinances should not be repealed or amended so that it may not be misinterpreted as making it easier or more difficult for the developer. Trustee Rathjen stated that all signs along Dundee Road should be investigated. Next Meeting President Armstrong announced that since September 4 is a holiday, the next meeting will be held on September 5, at 8 :00 P.M. Police Pension Fund Board/Appointment President Armstrong announced that Virginia Misik, Vice President of the Bank of Buffalo Grove , has resigned from the Police Pension Fund Board. Upon the recommendation of Mrs . Misik and John Crimmins , President of the Police Pension Fund Board, President Armstrong appointed David Potter to complete Mrs. Misik' s term of office , and asked concurrance of the Board. Trustee Fabish moved the Board concur with the President ' s appointment of Mr. Potter. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon requested that, in the future , appointees be present at the meeting. Upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. 2555 8/28/72 Flood Insurance In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Larson stated that the request for participation in the Federal Flood Insurance program was submitted on August 5 , and resubmitted on August 28. There being no further business to discuss , Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and LI upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time : 9 :25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C j&77,____' Village Clerk Approved this day of, j/ , 1972 . .1' . A . ..i/1 it . •e Preside t 11111 L.