1971-08-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2320
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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, AUGUST 2 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILD-
ING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approxi-
mately 8 : 05 P .M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of
C.) Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll, and the following were found present:
President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen ,
and Mahoney
Absent: Trustee Vogt
Also present were Mr. Arnold Seaberg of Hattis Associates ,
Village Engineers and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney.
Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager arrived at 8 : 40 P.M.
1. Minutes of July 26 , 1971
Trustee Rathjen moved the minutes of July 26 , 1971, be approved
as submitted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll
call vote , found the following:
AYES : Trustee Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen and Mahoney
NAYS : None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Shirley
2 . President' s Report
In response to a question from the President, Mr. Hoyt, Chairman
of the Plan Commission, stated that public hearings for the
Chrysler Corporation rezoning and the Stenholm annexation will
be held on Wednesday , August 4. The President stated that the
Board' s public hearing on the Stenholm annexation will be held
on Monday, August 9 , at 7 ;00 P.M.
The President read a letter sent to the Superintendents of
Highways in Cook County and in Lake County requesting the re-
classification and improvement of Arlington Heights Road. He
then requested Mr. Edward Smith and Mr. Jerrold Sundt to circu-
late among the citizens petitions to the County Board of Commis-
sioners requesting the reconstruction of this road.
The President requested a progress report on the road in the
Cambridge Condominium area. Mr. Gene Boland of the Public Works
Department reported the the work is proceeding as requested.
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3. Public Improvements - Water & Flood Control
Trustee Rathjen read a letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary
District concerning the fourteen acres adjacent to the Sewage
Treatment Plant in Lake County and its use in a flood control
program. MSD suggested that the area be developed for park
purposes without infringing upon its use as a natural flood
plain area.
The President submitted to Trustee Rathjen for circulation
(./ among the citizens , a petition to the Metropolitan Sanitary
District for the improvement of storm drainage in the area
of the White Pine Ditch. Mr. Kowieski noted that citizens may
be reluctant to sign such a petition until retention or deten-
tion in that area is decided. The President stated that this
decision cannot be made until it is known if the Happ Property
can be purchased.
4. Legislative Committee
Trustee Mahoney reported on the Legislative Committee ' s July 7 ,
meeting stating that a Noise Ordinance is under consideration
and that the necessity of a Phosphate Ordinance is being studied.
5 . Public Improvements - Roads , Streets , Traffic
Trustee Fabish reported that the cost will be $12 ,700 to install
a five feet wide sidewalk along the south side of Lake-Cook Road
from Raupp Blvd. to Buffalo Grove Road and along the west side
of Raupp Blvd. from Lake-Cook Road to Emmerich Park. Since this
cost is prohibitive at the present time , he asked the feasibility
of spreading stone along Lake-Cook Road for the interim period.
President Armstrong stated that he would have Mr. Larson take
this under consideration.
Trustee Rathjen stated that there are some sidewalks needed in
the Ballantrae area. Trustee Fabish stated that he would tour
the area and report to the Board.
Resignation/Stephen Margolin
The President read a communication from Stephen Margolin stating
that he is resigning from the Plan Commission due to lack of time
to properly serve the Commission. President Armstrong accepted
the resignation and thanked Mr. Margolin for his efforts .
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V 8 : 40 - Mr. Larson arrived at this time.
6 . Petition/Citizens for a Better Environment
President Armstrong read a petition submitted by Citizens for a
Better Environment requesting support to preserve the natural
ecology. At the request of the President, Mr. Larson will inves-
tigate the organization before any action will be taken.
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7. Chicago Area Rapid Transit System/Review
Trustee Fabish reviewed the Traffic and Safety report of June 24 ,
concerning the Chicago Area Rapid Transit System. A lenthy
discussion followed concerning several other similar systems .
Trustee Shirley moved that this matter be tabled for further
study by the Committee. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
8. Appointment of Health Officer
President Armstrong read Ordinance 40-71-17 (Health Ordinance) ,
which created the position of Health Officer, and then appointed
Donald Schindler, Health Officer and asked concurrence of the
Board. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board concur with the
President's appointment of Mr. Schindler as Health Officer. Trus-
tee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
9 . Checker Road
Mr. Larson stated that he was in receipt of a letter from the State ,
dated July 12 , 1971, approving the plans , specifications and
estimate on Checker Road. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board
authorize the Engineers to advertise for bids for the reconstruc-
tion of Checker Road, according to methods #1 and #2 proposed
by Hattis Engineers . Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion.
Trustee Shirley asked if the Village is assured of a contribution
from the Glen Grove developers . Mr. Raysa stated that he had
advised them of their responsibilities for improving Checker
Road. Upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
10 . St. Mary 's , Bernard and Raupp Resurfacing
Trustee Fabish moved that the Board authorize the Engineers to
advertise for bids for the resurfacing of St. Mary 's , Bernard
and Raupp as per the specifications . Trustee Rathjen seconded
the motion , and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unani-
mously.
11. Public Works Equipment
Mr. Larson stated that the Public Works Department is in need
of one Jeep and one dump truck. He further explained that the
Jeep will be useful to plow cul de sacs , public sidewalks , and
l ) to transport rodding equipment. Mr. Davis , Director of Public
. Works , explained that the dump truck is needed for cleaning and
hauling debris . Trustee Shirley noted that the specification
for the Jeep omitted the needed six foot angle plow. Trustee
Shirley moved that the Board authorize the advertising of bids
for one Jeep and one dump truck , as per specifications submitted,
with one six foot angle plow added to the specifications on the
Jeep. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call
vote , the motion passed unanimously.
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12 . Fire Department/Request for Fund Raising
President Armstrong read a letter from Fire Chief Winter re-
questing permission to hold a weekly Bingo Night at the fire
station, with all profits to be used toward the construction
of a new central fire station. Trustee Rathjen moved that the
Board grant permission to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department to
hold a Bingo Night at the fire station as per their request.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. A lengthy discussion followed
concerning the legality of granting this permission. Trustee
Rathjen withdrew his motion in favor of polling the Board to
demonstrate support of this request if no legalities prevent it.
The President stated that Ayes would be in favor of supporting
this request and Nays opposed. The poll showed the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney
NAYS : None
Project Help , Inc.
President Armstrong read a letter from Project Help thanking
the Board for the contribution made to their organization.
13. Mill Creek Apartments
Trustee Fabish stated that according the agreement, when the
construction of the Mill Creek Apartments is begun , twelve acres
of public use land is to be deeded to the Village. He noted
that this construction is underway. President Armstrong re-
quested that Mr. Larson contact the developer concerning the
conveyance of the public use land.
14. Treasurer' s Report
Mr. Raysa reminded the Board that the Treasurer' s Report is due
on September 1. Mr. Collins stated that this report will be
submitted on schedule.
15. Questions from the Audience
Mr. Jack Allsmiller brought to the :Board' s attention that there
is considerable dust and noise coming from the construction of
the Ranch Mart Apartments and requested action from the Board
similar to that taken on the Cambridge Condominium construction.
Mr. Robert Collins noted that the Ballantrae billboard on
Arlington Heights Road is no longer needed and should be removed.
President Armstrong requested that Mr. Larson speak to the
builder about removing this sign.
Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board move into executive session
to discuss personnel at 9 :55 P .M. Trustee Rathjen seconded the
motion, and the Board moved into executive session.
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Upon returning to the chambers and there being no further
business to discuss , Trustee Mahoney moved that the meeting
adjourn. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 11:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Village Clerk y7
Approved thisr.,e.; � of t , 1971.
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