1971-08-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2332
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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 16 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILD-
ING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approxi-
mately 8 :00 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll, and the following were found present:
President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen,
Vogt, and Mahoney
Also present were Mr. Arnold Seaberg of Hattis Associates , Village
Engineers , Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, and Mr. Daniel
Larson, Village Manager.
1. Minutes of August 9 , 1971
Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of August 9 , 1971 be approved as
submitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Fabish
stated that on page 2326 , the word °'semaphores" should be changed
to "traffic signals" . Trustee Mahoney stated that on page 2327 ,
paragraph 4 , the words "Zoning Ordinance" be changed to"commercial
use" . He further requested that on page 2330 , Mr. Walt Fuller be
named as the Cambridge citizen referred to. Upon a roll call vote
the motion passed unanimously with changes noted.
2. President's Report
President Armstrong stated that he and Mr. Larson had met with
Mr. Wild and Mr. Happ with the results being that Mr. Happ does
not want to sell any property to the Village; therefore , flood
retention in the White Pine area will be considered on the five
acre site. He further stated that Mr. Happ indicated he has no
objection to the Village cleaning the stream; therefore , the
Engineers were directed to make the survey to determine if Trus-
tee Rathjen's plan for drainage is feasible.
The President stated that Mr. Brown continues to begin his con-
struction on the Condominiums prior to 7 A.M. ; therefore, he re-
quested the Legislative Committee initiate an Ordinance with re-
spect to noise as a nuisance and relating it to the time of day.
Mr. Larson suggested that Mr. Raysa draft an Ordinance to this
effect to be submitted at the next Board meeting. Trustee Mahoney
stated that excessive noise at 6 A.M. would be a basis to cite the
construction crew under the Nuisance Ordinance. President Armstrong
requested that Mr. Larson enforce the Nuisance Ordinance of the
Village effective the following morning.
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3. Standing Committee Reports
Legislative Committee
Trustee Mahoney stated that there is a possible technicality in
the State Statutes which could present a hurdle to the Village
granting permission to the Fire Department to hold Bingo games
in the fire station; therefore, he requested Mr. Raysa to address
an inquiry to the Attorney General to seek his opinion of the
lawfulness of bingo on Village premises by the Fire Department.
Public Improvements - Roads , Streets , Traffic
Trustee Fabish requested that the Bicycle Ordinance be on next
week's agenda.
Buffalo Grove Days
Trustee Shirley moved the Board grant permission to the Buffalo
Grove Days Committee to conduct a dinner-dance and variety show
ticket sales at the Ranch Mart and Buffalo Grove Mall on August 21
and August 28 , from 10 :00 A.M. until 5 :00 P.M. with Police
approval. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and upon a voice
vote , the motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Communication from Mrs . Lou Rothbauer
President Armstrong read a letter from Mrs . Lou Rothbauer requesting
permission to conduct a bake sale, with the profits being donated
to charity. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board waive the registration
requirements under the Solicitation Ordinance for this group.
Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. A lengthy discussion followed
concerning the lack of information on this group. A roll call vote
found the following:
AYES : Trustees Rathjen and Mahoney
NAYS : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, and Vogt
Trustee Shirley requested that Mr. Larson obtain more information
about this group.
Bid Opening/Checker Road
President Armstrong noted that Mr. Ron Jankowski , representative
Li of the State of Illinois , was present for the opening of bids sub-
mitted on Checker Road. The President then asked if there were
I any further bids to be submitted. There being none , the President
proceeded to open the bids at 8 :28 P.M. and found the following:
J. A. JOHNSON PAVING COMPANY, Arlington Heights
(check in the amount of $12 ,500 enclosed)
With alternate 13 and 13A - $123, 334 .50
With alternate 14 , 14A, and 14B - 113 ,179 .50
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SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT COMPANY, Des Plaines
(check in the amount of $5 ,000 enclosed)
With alternate 13 and 13A - $104 ,853. 30
With alternate 14 , 14A and 14B - 98 ,393 .05
ROCK ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Des Plaines
(check in the amount of $11,500 enclosed)
With alternate 13 and 13A - $110 ,580 .50
With alternate 14 , 14A, and 14B - 105 ,223.25
At this time , the President submitted these bids to Mr. Krebs and
Mr. Jankowski for verification.
Trustee Shirley requested that Mr. Dave Anderson, Vernon Township
Highway Commissioner, be advised of the Board's decision to con-
struct Checker Road with MFT funds and thanked for his help and
participation.
Proposed Swimming Pool Ordinance
Trustee Rathjen stated that citizens living on corner lots would
find it impossible to construct a swimming pool under the provisions
of this Ordinance. Trustee Mahoney questioned the advisability
of limiting the size of pools and also felt that Section 6 should
list some of the acceptable materials . Trustee Shirley questioned
the fact that there is a swimming pool regulation in the BOCA Code,
and since the Board recently agreed to update and abide by the
most recent BOCA Code, this provides the Village benefit of an
Ordinance controlling swimming pools . He then questioned the
ability to enforce Section 18, involving inspections , and asked to
what extent the proposed Ordinance would have greater controls
than the existing BOCA Code. A lengthy discussion followed com-
paring the proposed Ordinance to the BOCA Code.
The President asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Richard
Heinrich stated that Section 3 (b) could present a hardship to the
pool owner, and that Section 5 is too restrictive. Mr. Chuck
Junkunc requested that the BOCA Code be made available to citizens.
Mr. Paul Kochendorfer stated that the Ordinance is more restrictive
than BOCA, i.e. gaseous chlorine is not mentioned in BOCA. Mr.
Krokel stated that he prefers more strengent controls than BOCA
offers . Mrs . Phelps stated that there should be a division of
requirements on above ground pools and below ground pools . Mrs .
Hartgen stated that there should be protection from the noise and
nuisance of neighboring pools .
! President Armstrong stated that action on this proposed Ordinance
will be deferred until the next Board meeting to allow the Trustees
time to review the BOCA Code.
Checker Road
Mr. Ron Jankowski returned the Checker Road bids to the President,
stating that he had reviewed the bids and found them mathematically
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correct and in concurrance with the specifications and recommended
the contract be awarded to Skokie Valley Asphalt Company, the low
bidder.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the contract bid of Skokie
Valley Asphalt Company with alternates 14 , 14A, and 14B for a
total construction price of $98,393.05 , the awarding of which will
take place upon receipt of the signed plats . Trustee Shirley
seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
( unanimously.
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Police Pension Report
Referring to a report covering the recent examination of the Police
Pension Fund, President Armstrong stated that the Police Pension
Board has been aware of these comments made and that corrective
action has been taken.
Residential Sidewalk Repair
Mr. Larson recommended a sidewalk replacement program which included
equal participation of the citizen and the Village. Trustee Rathjen
stated that he felt the Village should assume the total cost of
sidewalk replacement. Trustee Vogt moved the Board accept in prin-
ciple the equal participation proposition. Trustee Fabish seconded
the motion, and upon a roll call vote , found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, and -Mahoney-
NAYS : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, and 3zegt. -Q�'p,..�
This being a tie vote , the President voted aye. The motion carried.
9 :45 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
10 :05 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Village Parking Lot
Mr. Frank Krebs of Hattis Associates presented three proposals on
the Village Hall parking lot. Plan A consisted of 15 parking stalls
on the north side of the building at a cost of $8 ,000 . The second
plan consisted of 60 degree parking_ and was not recommended by the
Engineers . Plan B consisted of 22 parking stalls in front of the
building at a cost of $12 ,000. Trustee Vogt moved the Board direct
Hattis to proceed with Plan A. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion,
and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
`J Ordinance #71-18/Tax Levy Ordinance
Mr. Larson made a comparison of last year's levy with the proposed
1971 Tax Levy. President Armstrong read the proposed Tax Levy
Ordinance. Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept Ordinance #71-18
as read, deleting Section 9 and all other portions referring to
Garbage Tax. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion and noted the
following changes in totals caused by the deletion of the Garbage
Tax: page 1, Section 1, line 3, total sum changed to $364,650 ;
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page 2 , delete Section 9 ; page 8 , delete garbage column; page 11,
delete garbage tax, $85 ,000 , change $272 ,500 to $187 ,500 , change
Add for Losses and Costs of Collection to $36 ,000 , and change
grand total to $400 ,650. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Water Main Crossings #1 and #2
President Armstrong read a communication from Mr. Frank Krebs of
Hattis Associates recommending that Rossetti Contracting Company
be awarded the contract for the Water Main Crossings #1 and #2.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept Rossetti Contracting Company
as prime contractor of the Water Main Crossing #1 and #2 for the
price of $5,584. 00 . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon
a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Electrical and Plumbing Inspector
Mr. Larson recommended to the Board that an additional inspector
for mechanical inspections be hired because of the large number of
buildings to be under construction. Trustee Osmon requested more
time to review the matter since this request falls under his com-
mittee, Public Improvements-Building, and he has not been apprised
of this request. President Armstrong stated that this request will
be on the agenda of the next Board meeting.
Resolution #0-71-31
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-31, a resolution supporting
the Residential Treatment Center for Juveniles in Lake County,
Illinois . Trustee Shirley moved the Board adopt Resolution #0-71-31.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
Sidewalks Along Dundee Road/Ranch Mart Apartments
Trustee Rathjen asked if Mr. Frank had been apprised of the Board' s
request to install sidewalks along Dundee Road where his apartments
are being constructed. President Armstrong stated that Mr. Larson
will do so.
Communication/Long Grove
Trustee Rathjen read a letter from Mr. Robert Coffin, Village Presi-
dent of Long Grove , requesting a joint meeting with Buffalo Grove
to discuss some method of interchange of ideas concerning Village
Plans . President Armstrong stated that Mr. Coffin will be advised
as soon as Buffalo Grove's decision on a consultant has been made.
Tax Levy
Trustee Mahoney congratulated Trustee Shirley, Robert Collins ,
Village Treasurer, and Mr. Larson on the Tax Levy Ordinance.
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Ice Cream Vendors
Trustee Shirley stated that he had received complaints from citizens
concerning the safety of children around ice cream trucks , and
asked if these trucks can be prohibited in the Village. Mr. Raysa
stated that if they are properly licensed, they cannot be prohibited.
Sewage Treatment Plant
Trustee Osmon asked the reason for the odor coming from the sewage
treatment plant. Mr. Davis , Director of Public Works , stated that
the sludge had to be drawn off last week, and this is causing the
odor.
Questions from the Audience
There being no questions from the audience , Trustee Osmon moved the
meeting adjourn. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 11: 32 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Village Clerk
Approved _ 3/ off , 1971.
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