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1972-10-09 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2582 10/9/72 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, OCTOBER 9 , 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . In the absence of the President, the Clerk called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :15 P .M. Those present stood and re- cited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the following present: Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen , Mahoney, Driscoll Absent: President Armstrong and Trustee Shirley Also present was Mr. Daniel Larson , Village Manager. Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, arrived at approximately 9 :05 P .M. Trustee Osmon moved Trustee Fabish serve as President Pro Tem in the absence of the President. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Fabish took the President's place at the dias . 1. Minutes of October 2 , 1972 Trustee Rathjen moved the minutes of October 2 , 1972 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen , Mahoney , Driscoll NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Trustee Osmon requested that the minutes of cto r 2 1972 ,ex- plain the reason for his abstention on ' oC, His reason was that he had obtained the people from whom the Village purchased the generator at a savings , and because of the possible question of a conflict of interest , he wished to abstain . 2 . Committee of the Whole Yard Variation/Zwirn Trustee Fabish stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of a petition for a five-foot variation of the rear yard portion of the Zoning Ordinance , Article 10 , Section 6 . 4-3 for the purpose of a room addition submitted by Sherwood Zwirn , 317 Windsor Drive. After discussion and testimony by Mr. Zwirn , Trustee Mahoney moved this variation be approved. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : 2583 10/9/72 AYES : Trustees Fabish, Osmon , Rathjen, Mahoney , Driscoll NAYES : None ABSENT : Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Fees for Fence Variations Trustee Fabish stated that consideration of the amendment to the ordinance regulating fees for fence variations will be deferred until the Zoning Board of Appeals has reviewed it . Resolution #0-72-32 Trustee Fabish read Resolution #0-72-32 , a resolution regarding the different assessment practices in the Village and requesting that a uniform assessment procedure be adopted. Trustee Mahoney moved Resolution #0-72-32 be approved subject to the amendment that copies be forwarded to all candidates for office in the reapportioned First Legislative District. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Mr. Larson stated that the Illinois Municipal League reviewed this resolution and are in the process of making a recommendation to Springfield. A roll call vote found the following: AYE Trustees Fabish, Osmon , Rathjen, Mahoney , Driscoll • NAYES : None ABSENT : Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Ordinance #0-72-38 Trustee Fabish read Ordinance #0-72-38 , an ordinance regulating construction standards for driveway aprons. In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney , Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Seaberg had prepared the specifications in the ordinance. Trustee Mahoney moved Ordinance #0-72-38 be adopted as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee Rathjen questioned the cost of the tests re- quired of the contractor in Section 16 . The exact cost was not readily available. Mr. Larson stated that this is a reasonable test to require. Trustee Osmon raised the question as to how this will effect the individual homeowner 's replacing a driveway. Because there were questions of the Engineer, Trustee Mahoney moved consideration of this ordinance be tabled. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Zoning Board of Appeals/Appointment In the absence of the President, the ZBA appointment was deferred. 1971-72 Audit In the absence of Trustee Shirley , consideration of the 1971-72 audit was deferred. 2584 10/9/72 Fence Variation Mrs . Kohlberg, 6 Amherst Court, stated that the ZBA had advised her that her request for a fence variation would be determined tonight. Because a report from the ZBA regarding her request had not been submitted to the Board, she was informed that this would be on the October 16 agenda. 1972 Tree Program Trustee Fabish read the communications from the Director of Public Works and the Village Clerk regarding the bid opening for the fall parkway tree planting program. The bids were as follows : National Landscaping 75 trees @ $117.50 ea. = $8 ,812 . 50 135 trees @ $112 . 50 ea. = $15 ,187. 50 Seidl 75 trees @ $55 .00 ea. = $4 ,125 . 00 135 trees @ $53 .50 ea. = $7 ,222 . 50 Klehm 75 trees @ $49 . 50 ea. = $3 , 712 . 50 135 trees @ $49 . 50 ea. = $6 ,682 . 50 Olson Care Enterprises $75 .00 per tree regardless of number Rolling Hills Nursery 75 trees @ $37 . 50 ea. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board accept the Rolling Hills Nursery bid of $37. 50 each for the maximum 90 trees and direct the Village Manager and/or Director of Public Works to secure 33 more trees without the formality of bids , at the best price available , using their own good judgement. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. discussion took place regarding the amount in the budget for the , tree replacement program. Trustee Mahoney amended his motion to be for the purchase of the 90 trees only. Trustee Driscoll <.>/ seconded the amendment, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed � r�; unanimously. Trustee Rathjen requested the Village Manager to investigate the cost of the additional trees for consideration at a later date. Wheeling Library District Referendum Trustee Fabish stated that Mrs. Finnegan of the Wheeling Library District requested this consideration to be postponed until the agenda of October 16 . School and Park District Donations In the absence of Trustee Shirley , consideration of the proposed ordinance for school and park donations was deferred. 2585 10/9/72 Rabies Vaccination Trustee Mahoney stated that the Board of Health would like the Board to consider the following items : 1. A full time animal service officer, with the duties of collecting stray animals and systematically seek to enforce the Animal Ordinance 2 . Expand the licensing procedure to include all animals 3. Amend the ordinance so that the three year vaccine would be acceptable Trustee Mahoney moved the Board direct the Attorney to prepare the amendment to the Animal Ordinance in order to recognize the va- lidity of the three year vaccine as well as the one year vaccine. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : None ABSENT : Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Trustee Mahoney requested that, as soon as possible , a workshop session cover the practicability of retaining a full time service officer and possibly including other animals for licensing. 3 . Questions from the Audience Longfellow School Drainage William Frances asked what plans for improvement are being con- sidered for the drainage problem at Longfellow School. Mr. Larson stated that this work must be done by hand labor, that nothing is in this year's budget for this project, but that a commitment was made to Mr. Gill to correct this situation and will be included in next year ' s budget. Mass Transportation Trustee Mahoney requested Mr. Larson to obtain copies of the Council of Governments recommendation on the transportation bill. Navajo Flooding Trustee Osmon requested a commitment on seeking relief for the flooding on Navajo Trail. Mr. Larson stated that John Pezl has been given this assignment, that grades were shot, and that a status report will be forthcoming. 2586 10/9/72 There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time : 9 :2 0 P .M. Respectfully submitted, i Village Clerk ,/ Approved this ! day of ! , 1972 . it e Presid nt