1972-11-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2608
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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, NOVEMBER 13 , 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, Driscoll
Also present was Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager. Mr. Richard
Raysa, Village Attorney, arrived at approximately 9 : 15 P.M.
1. Minutes of November 6 , 1972
Because he had questions , Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of
November 6 , 1972 , be tabled. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
2 . President' s Report
President Armstrong recognized Shirley Kanoles of the Amvets
Auxiliary for a presentation.
Mrs . Kanoles announced that the winner of their local essay contest,
"What Is An American" , also won second place in the State and in
the United States. She then presented the State and National
awards to Kendra Martin.
Master Plan Public Hearings
Trustee Mahoney expressed concern over the tinfav r comments
printed in the Strath-O-Gram regarding the master plan. He felt
this was a disservice to the Village, the Plan Commission, and the
Planner. He urged citizens to attend one of the public hearings ,
learn the recommendations and reasons , and then relate their
thoughts and fe5lings regarding the co pr:hens 've plan that shoul
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Trustee Rathjen felt that it is admirable that the article In he
Strath-O-Gram is drawing attention to the Village Plan under
consideration and the number of people it will bring out.
President Armstrong requested all community organizations to
distribute copies of their newsletters to the Board.
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3. Committee of the Whole
Ordinance #0-72-40
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-40 , an ordinance amending
the Zoning Ordinance to rezone certain property in the Cambridge
Subdivision R-9 and R-5. He then explained that the R-5 parcel is
the single family homes and the R-9 parcel is Cambridge on the Lake
Condominiums . Trustee Rathjen moved Ordinance #0-72-40 be adopted
as read. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Ordinance #0-72-41
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-41, an ordinance amending
the 1970 BOCA Code (5th Edition) as amended regarding swimming
pools . Trustee Fabish moved Ordinance #0-72-41 be adopted as read.
Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Schindler, Health
Officer, stated that rough surfaces are required for walkways and
ladders of pools only. In response to a question from Trustee
Osmon, Mr. Larson stated that MSD requires water drained from a
pool not to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. A roll
call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
Village Hall Remodeling
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board furniture requirements of the
Village Hall and recommended the Board accept the modular furniture
concept. He stated that prices have been compared, that this price
is very competitive , and is less than furniture through State
purchasing.
A lengthy discussion took place regarding the retention of the
Civil Defense area on the lower level, solicitation of bids , if
modular furniture is wanted, if the Village can afford to remodel,
and various other projects that might take priority. The various
other projects mentioned were finishing the last 900 feet of
Arlington Heights Road, a sidewalk along Arlington Heights Road
north of Bernard, drainage problem behind Longfellow School,
and conversion of the traffic signal at Arlington Heights and
Dundee Roads to a three way signal in order to cut down on traffic
jams .
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President Armstrong requested direction from the Manager, to determine
if money is available for the other projects mentioned.
Awaiting further information, Trustee Osmon moved discussion of this
subject be tabled. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Social Security Disability Benefits
President Armstrong read a proclamation regarding Social Security
disability benefits and designated November 12 through 18 as
Disability Week. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board concur with the
President ' s proclamation. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and
upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Driveway Aprons
In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Larson stated
that certain newly installed driveway aprons were inspected and
found in accordance with specifications .
Travel Expense
In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Larson stated
that Village employees are not reimbursed for mileage when a staff
car is used.
Hattis Fees
Trustee Osmon questioned the amount of engineering fees for drawing
specifications for the standby generator which appeared on the last
warrant. Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board a breakdown on the
hours expended on this project (Document #72-11) . He stated that
the cost per hour is determined by contract and are standard
engineering fees . He further stated that no one on the staff was
technically qualified to draw these specifications . Trustee Osmon
stated that much of the work performed by the engineers already had
been done by him.
4. Questions from the Audience
Illegal Sump Pump
Mr. Obuchowski , 45 University, expressed displeasure with a letter
received from the Department of Engineering and Public Works regarding
his violation of Ordinance #0-70-9. He said there was no specific
explanation of his violation nor corrections to be made. Mr. Larson
stated that the Sanitary District has passed stringent requirements
as to what may be discharged into the sanitary system, and that the
inspections of homes is being done to eliminate infiltration of the
water into the sanitary sewer. Mr. Larson stated that someone will
meet with Mr. Obuchowski this Saturday to explain what other
residents have done to correct their sump pump pit.
There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved
the meeting adjourn. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and
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upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 9 : 55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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