1971-07-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2307
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE OF COOK AND LAKE ,
ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY , JULY 19 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS .
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approxi-
mately 8 :10 P.M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge
CO) of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll , and the following were found
present:
President Armstrong; Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen,
Mahoney. Trustee Vogt arrived at
9 :15 P .M.
Absent: Trustee Fabish
Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager,
Mr. Arnold Seaberg of Hattis Associates , Village Engineers ,
and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney.
1. Minutes of July 12 , 1971
Trustee Rathjen moved that the minutes of July 12 , 1971,
be approved as submitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the
motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
2 . Public Improvements - Water and Flood Control (Doc. #71-33)
Trustee Rathjen submitted a report stating that the following
tentative division of responsibility of the membership will
be as follows :
Walker and Rappel - Culinary Water and Sewage
Horkman and Wiggins - Flooding
3. Insurance and Finance
Trustee Shirley stated that the various insurances needed
for the Village are being studied, and that a recommendation
will be forthcoming.
4. Filling of Pit in Lake County
President Armstrong stated that Levitt is in the process of
filling the pit in Lake County and should be completed by
Wednesday of this week.
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5. Dust and Noise/Cambridge Condominiums
The President stated that in his conversations with Mr. Brown,
concerning the dust and noise caused by the construction of
the Cambridge Condominiums , he was assured that the con-
struction of the road will be completed this week, and that
there will be no need for week-end work henceforth.
(2) 6 . Checker Road
The President stated that he is in receipt of a check from
Levitt to pay the damages on Mr. Seifert 's property , so that
the right of way on that portion of Checker Road may be
obtained; therefore , the Board' s decision on Checker Road
may be made within the next two weeks .
7. Arlington Heights Road
The President stated that representatives of those involved
in the ownership of Arlington Heights Road will attend a
meeting at the Municipal Building at 8 :00 P.M. on July 22 ,
to explore all possibilities for the repair or rebuilding
of this road.
8. Chesterfield Builders/Cambridge Drainage
Mr. Raysa reported that the hearing concerning the drainage
problem in Cambridge has been postponed until July 28 ,
because the attorney representing Chesterfield Builders
is on vacation. He further requested a report on work being
done in this area.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
9 . Outdoor Warning Siren Equipment for Civil Defense and
Fire Warning
Michael Murray of Federal Sign and Signal Corporation presented
to the Board his plan for an outdoor warning siren system for
Buffalo Grove, consisting of two large and one small siren
at a cost of approximately $16 ,000 . President Armstrong
asked if the Fire Department had participated in the decision
of location of sirens ; if the warning system was included in
their budget; and if funds are available on a participating
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basis . Mr. Brooks stated that the Fire Department was not
involved in the location of sirens because there are two Fire
Departments serving the Village ; that this expenditure was
not included in their budget nor in the Appropriation Ordinance
but that the Commission wants a basic commitment from the
Board to back this Civil Defense system. Mr. Larson stated
that the Board should request an understanding from the Civil
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Defense Office concerning matching funds . President Armstrong
stated that this expenditure 'should be included in the Approp-
riation Ordinance. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board
direct the Civil Defense Commission to submit an application
to O.C.D. for matching funds and approval of the layout.
Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote ,
the motion passed unanimously.
10 . Civil Defense Mission, Function, and Needs
Mr. Brooks , Mr. Schindler, and Mrs . Berth made a presentation
to the Board describing the mission, function, and needs of
the Civil Defense Commission. It was noted that the Commission
provides assistance to the Police and Fire Departments in
time of need, that an advanced first aid course is being
conducted, that assistance will be given on traffic control
during Buffalo Grove Days , that an Emergency Operations Center
is being developed, that a newspaper was distributed by the
Auxiliary, and that the membership is at thirty-seven. The
President requested a priority list of capitol needs . Trustee
Shirley requested Mr. Larson• to set a procedure for the Civil
Defense expenditures . Mr. Brooks stated that the equipment
needed is non-recurring.
11. Pre-Annexation Agreement Review (Document #71-34)
Trustee Mahoney submitted to the Board a review of the Glen
Grove , Babiarz , and Gerschefske pre-annexation agreements
and a summary of the developers ' duties .
Trustee Vogt arrived at this time .
12. Annual Appropriations Ordinance #0-71-16
President Armstrong read Annual Appropriations Ordinance
#0-71-16 . Mr. Raysa stated that the items , "contractual
services" , should be expanded upon. Trustee Shirley moved
that the Board adopt Annual Appropriations Ordinance #0-71-16
as read. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee
Shirley moved that the motion be amended to include the
following changes :
a. In the first paragraph on page 8, the words "motor fuel
tax" be stricken.
b. Under General Government, change the amount of Miscellan-
eous Contingencies to $500 and add Training and Schools
with the amount of $1,500 .
c. Under Administration , delete Contractual Services , and
change the amount of Office Equipment Rental to $4 ,500 .
d. Under Inspectional Services , add the words "Planning
Review" to follow Contractual Services .
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e. Under Civil Defense , add the words "and Warning System"
after Communications .
f. Under Health Department, add the words "Inspections"
after Contractual Services .
g. Under Police , add the words "Crime Lab Service" after
Contractual Services .
h. Under Public Works , delete Contractual Services and
change the amount of total Appropriation Dept. PW to
(....1 $617 ,200 .
i. Under Waterworks , add Contractual Services with the
amount of $30 ,000 and change amount of Total Appropria-
tion - Waterworks Operation to $433,000 .
j . Under General Fund, add Refuse Collection Fund with
Contractual Services - Residential Collection in the
amount of $100 ,000 .
Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a roll call
vote , the motion passed unanimously.
13. Escrow Account #30414
Trustee Shirley moved that the Board authorize the release
of funds from escrow account #30414 with the American National
Bank to pay $1,950 . 44 to Scully , Hunter and Scully and
$10 ,171.02 to Skokie Valley Asphalt Company. Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion , and upon a roll call vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
14. Removal of Trees on Glendale Road
Trustee Vogt stated that the Board was in receipt of a letter
from Mrs . Joan Kuffel stating that three parkway trees had
been cut down on Glendale Road by the Public Works Department.
He then asked for an explana ion of this occurrence. Mr.
Davis stated that the roots f these trees were entangled in
the sewer lines , and upon the advice of Hattis Engineers ,
ordered these trees to be removed. A lengthy discussion
followed concerning the necessity of this action. President
Armstrong directed Mr. Larson to seek another remedy of the
problem of tree roots ' interference with sewer lines , and
stated that in the meantime , no trees will be removed for
this reason.
15 . Concerned Citizens of Cambridge Opposition to Stavros
Zoning
Upon a question from Trustee Vogt, Mr. Raysa stated that the
Village cannot interfere with the zoning of another munici-
pality, but that he had requested information from the
attorney representing the Concerned Citizens of Cambridge ,
will review this information , giving it additional consider-
tion, and will discuss it with the Board.
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Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board move to executive
session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the
motion passed unanimously.
The minutes of the executive session are not for publication.
There being no further business , Trustee Osmon moved that
the meeting adjourn. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 11: 45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk ✓! �'�'v
Approved, thi of , 1971. Y-�^�
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