1973-01-08 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2641
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MINUTES CF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 8 , 1973 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
;.... 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at 8 :08 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 Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney
Driscoll
Trustee Fabish arrived at approximately 8 :11 P.M.
Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold
Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney.
1. Minutes of January 2 , 1973
Trustee Shirley moved the minutes of January 2 , 1973 , be approved
as submitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a voice
vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Fabish
The motion carried.
Trustee Fabish arrived at this time.
2 . Warrant #255
Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #255, in the amount of $106 , 245. 37 ,
and moved for its approval. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion,
and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES : None
\-1 The motion carried.
3. President ' s Report
President Armstrong stated that the Plan Commission has made a
recommendation regarding the Master Plan and that the Board will
hold a public hearing on January 29 , 1973 , at 8 : 00 P.M. He then
�,�.. requested Mr. Raysa to prepare the public notice. Trustee Shirley
suggested extra chairs be obtained for this meeting.
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School District #214
Trustee Osmon reported that the committee, which will work with
L. School District #214 to establish boundaries for the Buffalo Grove
High School , met last Saturday, that information regarding
population and density is being gathered, and that they will meet
with the School District next Monday evening at 7 : 00 P.M.
4. Committee of the Whole
Levitt Residential Communities/Public Hearing
Trustee Shirley moved discussion of the Levitt Residential
Communities annexation be removed from table. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Because the Master Plan has not yet been adopted, Trustee Shirley
moved the Public Hearing be continued until February 12 , 1973 , at
8 :00 P.M. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote
found the following :
AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
Marathon Service Station
Mr. Ronald Helms of the Appearance Control Commission stated that
Marathon had not submitted their revised plan. Trustee Fabish
requested Mr. Larson to contact Marathon for the new plan which
includes the recommendations of the Appearance Control Commission.
Trustee Osmon moved discussion of Marathon' s building permit be
tabled. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Stan Haarr of the Plan Commission stated that Marathon has not
appeared before the Plan Commission for final plat approval.
Mr. Larson stated that he would look into the matter.
Bonanza Steak House Sign
Mr. Ron Helms of the Appearance Control Commission stated that
`./ Bonanza Steak House has met their requirements for their sign and
that M . Dettmer states that they meet the size requirementscf
the Sign Ordinance.
In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Charles
Rosengren of Bonanza Steak House stated that the sign is forty (40)
feet from Dundee Road.
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Trustee Osmon moved the Board authorize the permit for the Bonanza
sign. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Community Center
President Armstrong created a Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate
the feasibility of a Buffalo Grove Community Center and appointed
the following to serve on the committee:
Mr. R. E. Bogart and Mr. N. J. Katz - Co-Chairmen
Rev. Michael Paull - Pastor, Long Grove Church
Mr. James Shirley - Village Trustee
Mrs . Ide Armstrong - Park District Commissioner
Mr. Donald Kearns - President, Omni-House Board
Mr. Peter Digre - Omni-House
Dr. "Chick" Miller - Principal, Buffalo Grove High
School
Mr. Mike Bonner - Citizen
Father Donald Duffy - Pastor, St. Mary ' s Church
Trustee Osmon moved the Board concur with the President' s formation
of the Blue Ribbon Committee and his appointments. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
Flashing Signs
Mr. Larson stated that as the Sign Ordinance now reads , a permit for
a flashing sign requires appearances before three commissions , and
recommended the Appearance Control Commission be the only one
required. Discussion followed.
Trustee Shirley moved the responsibility of reviewing flashing
signs be transferred to the Appearance Control Commission and
direct Mr. Raysa to prepare the proper amendment to the Ordinance.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Long Grove Fire Department
Trustee Osmon requested discussion of the Long Grove Fire Department
and their response to calls be on the next agenda.
5. ¢iestions from the Audience
Blood Donor Program
Miss Jill Bettner requested a status report on the Community
Blood Donor Program. President Armstrong stated that the Board
is awaiting procedure information from Mr. Schindler.
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There being no further questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon
moved the Board move into a workshop session. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed
unanimously.
Time: 8 :42 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Vi lage Clerk
App d s: ,5 d , 1973
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ViAlage sident
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