1971-09-07 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 2345
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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,
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Village Clerk
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