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1972-09-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2565 9/11/72 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, SEPTEMBER 11, 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 : 10 P.M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Armstrong asked for a motion that Mary Allsmiller be appointed Clerk Pro Tem due to the absence of Verna Clayton. Trustee Osmon so moved the motion. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. The Clerk Pro Tem called the roll and found the following present: President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney. 1. Minutes of September 5 , 1972 President Armstrong asked that the minutes of September 5 , 1972 be deferred until the meeting of September 18, since Mrs . Clayton 's illness had prevented them from reaching the members of the board in time. 2. President' s Report President Armstrong announced that on Tuesday, September 19 , the Village Board will be meeting informally with the Wheeling Village Board to discuss mutual problems facing the two communities . This meeting will be held at 8 :00 P .M. in the Conference Room. President Armstrong proclaimed September 11 thru September 18 Voter Registration Week in the Wheeling Township area. Trustee Osmon suggested that Lake County be included in this effort. 3. Standing Committee Reports Trustee Osmon recalled the poll of the board the previous week concerning the conflict of interest of President Armstrong. Trustee Osmon stated he wanted to make it clear that he does not feel there will be a conflict of interest. He also stated that if there was any compromising on President Armstrong's part, he would reconsider his position. 2566 9/11/72 Mr. Francis , in the audience, asked to be recognized, and stated that at the present time there is no conflict of interest, but there is a potential conflict of interest. He felt there would be a conflict of interest in dealing with other developers coming into the Village and that President Armstrong would have influence on any rulings. Mr. Francis referred to the zoning variance for Cambridge on the Lake signs and said the Board had set a precedent. He stated other developers would be coming in for a variance of the sign ordinance and where would the Board go from there. He felt Mr. Armstrong has to remain out of these discussions , and that he could not objectively evaluate the decisions involving other developers or anything in the Village. President Armstrong stated the Brown signs were ruled on from recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and that the Board relies on this board. President Armstrong stated that as far as the conflict of interest was concerned, he will continue to maintain there is no conflict of interest. He stated that anyone wanting to develop in Buffalo Grove has to go before the Plan Commission, the Park District, School District and a public hearing with the entire community asked to participate. He further stated the Plan Commission makes a decision and forwards its decision to the Board. A public hearing, with the citizens involved, is held, thereby, it is a collective decision. President Armstrong stated the expertise he hoped to gain in this new job would make him better qualified. President Armstrong stated that the Master Plan is in its final phase and every citizen in the community could come to a meeting the 1st week in October. President Armstrong stated he saw no reason for his resignation. 4. Committee of the Whole Civil Defense Auxiliary Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Jean Wayne, Jane Holbach and Lillian Young for their efforts in the publication of the Alert Newspaper. Mill Creek A motion was made by Trustee Fabish and seconded by Trustee Osmon to pass a resolution recommending "no parking" signs be posted inside the curve of the horse shoe shaped street of Saratoga-Lehigh Lane and at Stonebridge-Boxwood Lane. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney , Driscoll NAYES : None. 2567 9/11/72 Resolution No. 0-72-30 Reference resolution regarding pending Metropolitan Mass Trans- portation legislation, a motion was made by Trustee Osmon and seconded by Trustee Mahoney that a letter be directed supporting the legislation. Trustee Mahoney stated he felt we don ' t know enough about this. President Armstrong stated a letter would be sent to the Illinois Municipal League for information on House Bill 4362 . Trustee Fabish made a motion to table passing this resolution. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Buffalo Creek Retention Village Manager, Daniel Larson, discussed a letter of September 12 which will be mailed to Mr. John Egan, President, Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago requesting the development of the Buffalo Creek Retention Reservoir. Mr. Larson stated 32 miles has been set aside for flood control and full financing may be obtained. Illinois Municipal League Conference President Armstrong reviewed schedule and tentative program on the Conference to be held September 22 , 23 , 24 and 25. All members of the Board were urged to attend. Trustee MahohAxAtOegea mot' n urging all o attend a approv their expense,, for the conference. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon voice vote , the motion carried. 5. Questions from the Audience Mr. Perlstan, from the audience, stated he was not accusing President Armstrong of conflict of interest at the present time, but that the possibility of conflict of interest had increased because of his association with Otis. President Armstrong stated that the Village will always come first. Mrs. Blakeway , from the audience stated that she had confidence in the job performance of Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Plush, from the audience commented that this is the greatest thing that could happen because more people will be attending the Board meetings . There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon made a motion to adjourn to the Workshop meeting. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time : 10 :30 P.M. 2568 9/11/72 Respectfully submitted, t/A CC, kr2/Me-e6-4/ lerk Pro Tern Approved this / 7 day , 1972 X 7;e._ Vila e P esi n -/