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1971-09-07 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 2345 9/7/71 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO) GROVE OF COOK AND LAKE , ILLINOIS , HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :10 P.M. All present stood and recited the pledge of Allegiance Li 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 23 , 1971 Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of August 23 , 1971, be approved as submitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney NAYS : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. 2. President's Report The President congratulated Mr. Norman Katz and Mr. Robert Bogart, co-chairmen of Buffalo Grove Days , and all the many citizens who participated in Buffalo Grove Days . 3. Commissions Plan Commission (Document #71-39) The Plan Commission report was submitted by Merrill Hoyt, Chairman, and so noted by the Board. The Commission recommended the appoint- ment of Mr. Bert Harris and the reappointments of Mr. Evan Fader L) and Mr. John Yost, each for a term of one year. Mr. Hoyt stated the Plan Commission recommends the Village Board approve Petition by Chrysler Realty Corp. of rezoning from B-3 to B-4 of a parcel of 8 acres , located at the Southeast intersection of Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads , subject to a restriction that the devel- opment is to be used as a retail sales truck and automobile service facility. Mr. Raysa stated that an amendment to the Zoning Ordin- ance could be made to have the property revert to B-3 if not devel- oped as an automobile dealership within one year. Mr. Hoyt further stated that upon review, the Plan Commission recommends the Village Board approve the final plat plans of Mill Creek, Unit 3 , subject 2346 9/7/71 to engineering aproval. Appointments President Armstrong stated that the appointment of a School Dis- trict or Park District member to the Plan Commission had been con- sidered and then requested a meeting of Mr. Hoyt, Trustee Rathjen, and himself to discuss these appointments. Chrysler Rezoning President Armstrong read a letter from certain homeowners in the Mill Creek sub-division of the Village expressing their concern in the proposed rezoning (Document #71-40) . Mr. Paul Dwyer of Chrysler stated that he had no objection to the restriction recommended by the Plan Commission, but requested a two or three year limitation on the development before reverting to B-3. Answering an inquiry from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Dwyer stated that the southern portion of the site could be used for flood control. A lengthy discussion followed concerning flood control, screening, site plans , and the legality of restricting the rezoning. Trustee Rathjen moved the Board approve the rezoning of the property , known as Chrysler, on the southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads from B-3 to B-4 , subject to the following restrictions : 1. the devel- opment be used as a retail sales truck and automobile service facil- ity, 2 . upon termination of such use, the property reverts to B-3 , 3. that it be given a period of three years in which to develop or to obtain building permits , after which time it will revert to B-3. 4. that the site plans be submitted to the Plan Commission for their review, 5. that the type of screening to be used be submitted to the Plan Commission for approval, 6 . that flood control be subject to MSD approval. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Mill Creek Unit 3 The final plat plans of Mill Creek Unit 3,having been submitted to the Board for consideration,was found to need a number of utility easements. Mr. Chester Moskal of Miller Builders stated that these easements will be added. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the size of storm sewers. Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the final plat of Mill Creek Unit 3, subject to final review of the easements by the Village Engineers . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Zoning Board of Appeals (Document #71-41) L.) The minutes of the ZoningBoard of Appeals Public Hearing, August 24, 1971, were submitted and so noted by the Board. Trustee Rathjen moved the Board grant to Salvatore Sansone a variance of 3 ' 4" for the purpose of constructing a room addition as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 2347 9/7/71 Trustee Rathjen moved the Board grant a variation of 8 feet to construct a detached garage to John Oczkowicz as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board grant to Mr. Feagans a five foot rear yard variation for the purpose of constructing a room, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed ( unanimously. Trustee Shirley moved the Board grant to the Buffalo Grove Golf Club a one foot variance for a 6 foot fence, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Rathjen moved the Board grant to Gordon Bassett a one foot variance for a six foot fence, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals . Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 4. Standing Committee Reports Legislative Upon the recommendation of the Legislative Committee , Trustee Mahoney moved the Board direct Mr. Raysa to prepare an amendment to the Vehicle Ordinance to raise the fine for non-compliance to the pur- chase of a vehicle sticker from $5 to $15 . Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney NAYS : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Traffic and Safety (Document #71-42) The Traffic and Safety Committee report was presented by Trustee Fabish and so noted by the Board. Trustee Fabish asked the status of the sidewalk installation on Beechwood Court. Mr. Larson stated that he had not received a reply from Mr. Friedman, but expects to be able to report on this matter at the next Board meeting. Buffalo Grove Days Trustee Shirley stated that Buffalo Grove Days can be considered a success , and thanked the Civil Defense for their help. Treasurer's Report Trustee Shirley noted that the Treasurer's Report had been submitted. Public Improvements - Building Trustee Osmon invited citizens to apply to serve on the Public I i a 2348 9/7/71 Improvements - Building Committee, with applications to be sub- mitted to the Village Clerk. 5. Committee of the Whole Civil Defense President Armstrong accepted the resignation of Stephen Brooks as Director of Civil Defense per the announcement appearing in the 1 , Buffalo Grove Herald, September 7, 1971. At this time, the Presi- L./ dent appointed Mr. Donald Schindler, Director of Civil Defense, commencing immediately until February 9 , 1973, and asked concurrance of the Board. Trustee Shirley moved the Board concur with the President's appointment of Mr. Schindler. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 10 :05 - The President declared a recess . 10 :20 - The meeting resumed. Bicycle Registration Trustee Fabish stated that at the request of the Traffic and Safety Committee, the Jaycees have accepted the responsiblity for dis- tribution of the bicycle stickers on a no fee basis . Trustee Mahoney suggested a poll of the Board for the concensus of opinion on no fee basis. The Trustees unanimously agreed to no fee for bicycle stickers . Trustee Mahoney moved the Board amend the Bicycle Ordi- nance to delete the registration requirements with the understanding that the registration will be implemented on a voluntary basis . A discussion followed concerning the ability to enforce the Ordinance. Trustee Mahoney withdrew his motion pending a report on this matter Trustee Fabish noted that the Jaycees will be responsible for the initial distribution of the stickers , with the Police Department being responsible on a continuing basis . �`"` Temporary Traffic Signals i ' ' . ;t% Mr. Seaberg stated that at the direction of Mr. Larson , he had requested quotes on the cost of installation of a temporary traffic signal at the corner of Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads. Since only one quote of $1300 for equipment and $10 ,000 for installation had been received, he requested to defer consideration until the next Board meeting, awaiting further quotes on cost of installation. Buffalo Grove Road Storm Sewer President Armstrong noted that a proposal from the Teegan Corporation to install a culvert along Buffalo Grove Road, at a price of $24 ,386. 25. It was noted that estimates had been up to $40 ,000 and that in the Engineers ' opinion, this quote is an excellent price. Trustee Shirley moved the Board enter into an agreement with Teegen Corporation for construction of the Buffalo Grove culvert with a waiver of bids , subject to County approval. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: ;- ' C 2349 9/7/71 AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYS : Trustee Osmon The motion carried. Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory Police Chief Smith explained the need of th: Police Department to become a member of the Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory. Trustee Vogt moved the Board authorize the expenditure of $5,000 for membership in the Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Early Morning Parking The Board reviewed the present Ordinance prohibiting parking on Village streets from 2 A.M. until 6 A.M. Trustee Rathjen moved the Board eliminate the overnight parking regulation from the Traffic Ordinance, as recommended by the Traffic and Safety Committee. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish and Rathjen NAYS : Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney The motion was defeated. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board direct Mr. Raysa to prepare an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance which would permit people who do not have enough parking space in their garage and driveway to be exempt from that portion of the Traffic Ordinance which would prohibit them from parking on the street from 2 A.M. until 6 A.M. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley, Vogt, Mahoney NAYS : Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen This being a tie vote , the President voted aye. The motion carried. Buffalo Grove Junior Women's Club Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the request of the Buffalo Grove Junior Women's Club to conduct a traveling bake sale through- out the Village on Saturday, September 25 , between 9 :00 and 10 :00 A.M. , with waiver of fee. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Ordinance #0-71-20 President Armstrong read proposed Ordinance #0-71-20 , an Ordinance amending Ordinance #68-6 , being the Sub-Division Ordinance of 1968 as amended. Trustee Osmon moved the Board adopt Ordinance #0-71-20 2350 9/7/71 as read. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Public Works Equipment Mr. Larson stated that it would not be possible to purchase the dump truck from the State, as suggested at the last meeting. Trustee Osmon moved the Board authorize bids for a 21 ton truck with plow and salt spreader with bids to be opened on September 23, at 3 :00 P.M. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Police Patrol Vehicles After the Board' s review of specifications , Trustee Shirley moved the Board authorize bids for four police vehicles , according to specifications submitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Checker Road After the Board' s review, Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the Plat of Dedication for the southern portion of Checker Road. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Illinois Municipal League Conference President Armstrong asked that discussion of the Illinois Municipal League Conference be deferred until more information on the agenda can be obtained. Long Grove Fire Department Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the request of the Long Grove Fire Department to solicit donations and sell tickets door to door for their Annual Dance , with waiver of fees . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Ordinance #0-71-21 President Armstrong read proposed Ordinance #0-71-21, an Ordinance amending Ordinance #65-22 (Gambling) . Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve Ordinance #71-21 as read. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Osmon moved the Board direct Mr. Raysa to prepare an Ordi- nance for the rezong of the Chrysler property. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Osmon moved the Board move into executive session to dis- cuss personnel. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a voice 2351 9/7/71 vote , the motion passed unanimously. Time : 11:45 P.M. After returning to the meeting room, there being no further business , Trustee Shirley moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Time: 12 :47 A.M. Respectfully submitted, L.01 -?// �, Village Clerk Appro , - : ' is •ay of , 1971. /: Afir ill: • - Pres ' •ent V li