1972-11-27 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2618
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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 ,
bo HELD MONDAY , NOVEMBER 27 , 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP
BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS .
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :17 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
Absent : Trustee Rathjen
Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson , Village Manager, and Mr. Richard
Raysa , Village Attorney .
1 . Minutes of November 27 , 1972
Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of November 27 , 1972 , be approved with
changes . Trustee Shirley seconded the motion . Trustee Osmon requested
on page 2614 , paragraph 6 , the word "enforceable" be changed to
"unenforceable " and on page 2617 , Mill Creek School Site , be changed
as follows : "High School Site : Trustee Osmon stated that flooding at
Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads at the traffic signal was caused by
the "haul road" from Dundee Road onto the new District 214 , Buffalo
Grove High School site , blocking the culvert flowing east . Bill Davis ,
Public Works Director , had spoken to Mr. Miller of Miller-Davis ,
contractor for the school , and had been assured that a 20" culvert
would be installed as soon as possible . "
Trustee Mahoney requested on page 2614 , paragraph 7 , line two , be
changed as follows : "annexations " in lieu of "approval of any new
developments " . A roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Shirley , Osmon , Mahoney , Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT : Trustee Rathjen
ABSTAIN : Trustee Fabish
The motion carried with changes noted.
2 . Standing Committee Reports
Trustee Osmon requested a workshop session be devoted to discussion
of reinstating committees that were recently disbanded.
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Trustee Osmon requested a special Board meeting similar to the
meetings on the Master Plan held by the Plan Commission . President
�.• Armstrong stated that this is planned.
3 . Committee of the Whole
Ordinance #0-72-42
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-42 , an ordinance vacating
portions of Old Post Road and Carriage Way Drive in the Mill Creek
Subdivision . Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #0-72-42 be approved
as read . Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion .
Mr. Larson stated that these vacated portions will be replaced
with dirt and sod . In response to a question from Trustee Fabish ,
Mr. Larson stated that by law the vacated property will be divided
between the property owners on either side .
Trustee Osmon noted that Old Post Drive should be changed to Old
Post Road .
Trustee Shirley expressed concern that the Village may be forced
legally to rededicate the streets . Mr. Raysa stated that the Village
may vacate streets for the best interest of the public .
In response to a question from Trustee Shirley , Mr. Raysa stated
that it is unlikely that any one would build on the property because
%ma of the permanent easements .
Mr. Raysa stated that Mr. Seaberg should prepare a plat and attach
to the Ordinance for recording . A roll call vote found the
following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon , Mahoney , Driscoll
NAPES : None
ABSENT : Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
In response to a request from Mr. Raysa , Trustee Osmon moved Section 3
of Ordinance #0-72-42 be changed to "A plat of such vacations is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" , and Section 3
be changed to Section 4. Trustee Driscoll seconded . A roll call vote
found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon , Mahoney , Driscoll
NAPES : None
ABSENT : Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
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Mr. Tenvoorde stated that the previous owner misrepresented at the
time of purchase by stating the driveway would be completed . Mr.
Stanley Lieberman stated that the incompleted driveway creates a
hardship to Mr . Tenvoorde because it decreases the value of the
property .
Trustee Mahoney felt that this was a private dispute between
Mr. Tenvoorde and the previous owner.
Trustee Fabish moved the Board approve Mr. Tenvoorde 's request.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the
following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon , Driscoll
NAYES : Trustee Mahoney
ABSENT : Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment
Upon request of the Zoning Board of Appeals , President Armstrong
appointed Edward Mashek to the ZBA, with the term to expire September 27 ,
1976 , and asked concurrence of the Board. Trustee Mahoney moved the
Board concur with the President 's appointment of Mr. Mashek . Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote , the motion passed
unanimously .
Annexation Request/Buffalo Grove Fire Department
Fire Chief Wayne Winter stated that he is nominee of the owners ,
Wheeling Township Rural Fire Protection District , and that they are
requesting annexation of a tract of land located on Dundee Road ,
immediately west of Kingswood Methodist Church , with 2 acres zoned
B-1 , Special Use-Fire Station , and the remaining zoned R-1 .
Mr. Raysa stated that a legal description and a proper petition for
annexation are needed . President Armstrong requested Chief Winter
to direct their attorney to meet with Mr. Raysa to prepare the
necessary papers .
Discussion took place regarding Resolution #0-72-36 which placed a
moratorium on annexations until finalization of the master plan .
It was decided the request could be sent to the Plan Commission
but final Board action could not be taken until the master plan
is complete .
Trustee Fabish moved the Fire District ' s request for annexation be
forwarded to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon , Mahoney , Driscoll
NAPES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried.
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Ordinance #0-72-43
+--. President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-43 , an ordinance regulating
authorized police personnel . Trustee Mahoney moved Ordinance
#0-72-43 be approved as read . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion ,
and a roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon , Mahoney , Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT : Trustee Rathjen
The motion carried .
Electrical Commission
Upon the recommendation of William Dettmer , Chief Inspector ,
President Armstrong appointed Chuck Kieffer , Rich Fallico , Norman
Ridel , Edward Bieszczad and William Dettmer to the Electrical
Commission for a one year term. He further appointed Mr. Dettmer
Chairman of the Commission , and asked concurrence of the Board .
Trustee Osmon moved the Board concur with the President ' s appoint-
ment of Mr. Kieffer , Mr. Fallico , Mr. Ridel , Mr. Bieszczad , and
Mr. Dettmer. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion , and upon a voice
vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Osmon requested the Commission review the recommendations
�... on the standby generator and advise .
Ordinance #0-72-44
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-44 , an ordinance approving
amendments to the Chesterfield annexation agreement for property
located on Arlington Heights and Lake-Cook Roads . Because the
agreement had not been received from Chesterfield Builder ' s
attorney , Trustee Fabish moved Ordinance #0-72-44 be tabled.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote , the
motion passed unanimously .
Rear Yard Variation
Upon request of the Zoning Board of Appeals , Trustee Mahoney moved
the Board approve the request of Mr. and Mrs . Jerry Zaret of 7
Bel Aire Court , for a seven foot variation of the Rear Yard portion
of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of enlarging a family room.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote , the motion
passed unanimously . Trustee Osmon requested that the Z. B. A. include
in their reports the date of publication .
Curb Opening Request
The Board reviewed the request of Mr. and Mrs . Steve Tenvoorde of
L... 490 Burnt Ember Lane for a variation of the Driveway portion of the
Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of a circular driveway .
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Election Ordinance
At the request of the Clerk , Trustee Mahoney moved the Board direct
the attorney to prepare an Election Ordinance for the municipal
election on April 17 , 1973. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion ,
and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously .
Levitt Public Hearing
In light of Resolution #0-72-36 , Trustee Shirley questioned the
Board ' s public hearing on the Levitt annexation on December 4.
Mr. Raysa stated that the hearing could be continued to a later
date . President Armstrong stated that he would advise Levitt.
Municipal Building
Trustee Osmon stated that a handrail and lights along the sidewalk in
front of the Municipal Building should be installed as soon as
possible . Mr. Larson stated that the Appearance Commission is
working on a landscape plan of the area .
There being no further business to conduct , Trustee Osmon moved the
meeting adjourn to a workshop session . Trustee Fabish seconded the
motion , and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 9 :56 P .M.
Respectfully submitted ,
il"lage Clerr
Approved.,tliis <7 day of � � , 1972
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