1971-09-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2352
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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, SEPTEMBER 13, 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 :07 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. Frank Krebs of Hattis Associates , Village
Engineers , Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney , and Mr. Daniel
Larson, Village Manager.
1. Minutes of September 7 , 1971
Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of September 7 , 1971, be approved
as submitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney
requested that on page 2348 , under Bicycle Registration, after the
words , "report on this matter" , the words , "from Mr. Raysa regarding
the lawfulness of making parents responsible for registration of
their children's bicycles ," be added. Upon a roll call vote , the
motion passed unanimously with changes noted.
2. President's Report
President Armstrong stated that he is in receipt of a letter from
Mr. Siefert, owner of property fronting on the north side of Checker
Road, indicating that he will sign the plat of dedication for
Checker Road.
Checker Road
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Larson and Mr. Krebs , Trustee Shirley
moved the Board authorize the advertising of bids to allow the sub-
stitution of bituminous agregate in lieu of the poz pac surface, if
the State recommends not to use the surface indicated under the
original bids . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
3. Village Manager's Report
The Summary of Administrative Activities for the Month of August, 1971,
(Document #71-43) was presented by Mr. Larson and so noted by the
Board. Trustee Osmon inquired as to the status of the sidewalks on
Beechwood. President Armstrong stated that Mr. Friedman promised to
have these sidewalks in this fall. Trustee Osmon requested that the
weeds on the Village owned lot in the 700 block on Beechwood Road be
cut.
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4 . Standing Committee Reports
Legislative
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Legislative Committee had possibilityinves-
tigated the of an Ordinance banning mosquito sprays ,�G
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but found that Villages adopting such an Ordinance have been sued,
He further stated that 1. Chuck Moodhe , chairman of the codifications- '
sub-committee, has arranged to have an Ordinance published in each
( ; issue of the Strathogram, 2. representatives of the Legislative
`J Committee will meet with representative of the Water and Flood Com$z
mittee to review the Water Control Ordinance and its necessit
3. the State Pollution Control Board is developing regulations under
the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, and these regulations
could be enacted as a municipal Noise Ordinance.
Consultant for Village. Plan
Trustee Rathjen reported that the committee which has been inter-
viewing consultants for the Village Plan has reached a decision, and
that a recommendation will be made at the next Board meeting.
Raupp, St. Marys , Bernard
Trustee Fabish asked the status of the bids on the improvements of
Raupp, St. Marys , and Bernard. Mr. Larson stated that the bids will
be opened on September 15 , and a recommendation will be made at the
next Board meeting.
5. Committee of the Whole
Street Lighting Reconversion (Document #71-40)
Mr. Larson presented to the Board for their review a reconversion
program to mercury vapor street lights in the Village. Trustee Vogt
moved the Board authorize the replacement of the 61 incandescent
street lights with mercury-vapor street lighting. Trustee Shirley
seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (Document #71-4 )
The advantages to the Vill4p by obtaining a Law Enforcement Agencies
Data System terminal were presented to the Board for their consideration
by Police Chief Smith. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board authorize the
Village to enter into an open end agreement with LEADS for their
�•/ services , with approval of the Village Attorney. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Village Tree Replacement Program (Document #71-46)
Upon review of the Public Works Director's recommended program for
Village tree replacement (Document #71-45) , Trustee Fabish moved
that the Village secure bids for the replacement of 110 parkway
trees , with the total cost not to exceed $3,000. Trustee Mahoney
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seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Police Department Personnel
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Larson, Trustee Shirley moved the
Board authorize Mr. Raysa to draft an Ordinance to increase the
table of organization for the Police Department by two additional
men. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the
l J motion passed unanimously.
�./ Jeep Bids
After review of the bids received and upon the recommendation of
Mr. Davis , Director of Public Works , Trustee Shirley moved the
Board authorize the purchase of the Jeep from Barrington Motors
for the price of $4 ,000 . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion , and
upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Cutting of Weeds
Trustee Rathjen asked if the Village had been reimbursed for the
cutting of weeds on private property. Mr. Larson stated that the
property owners have sixty days to reimburse the Village , or a lein
will be placed against the property.
Defective Streets
Trustee Shirley stated that he had submitted a list of defective
streets on the north side of the Village and asked the status of
their repair. Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Bob Novick will be re-
viewing these streets and making the necessary tests and that
Levittwill make the repairs .
Plan Commission Appointments
Trustee Shirley asked if the two positions on the Plan Commission,
that were recommended for reappointment at the last Board meeting,
were about to expire. President Armstrong asked to defer these
appointments until next week. Mr. Raysa stated that the two members
in question will remain active members until their replacements have
been appointed.
Stat Tab
Trustee Osmon asked the status of the Stat-Tab reports on the
financial situation of the Village. Trustee Shirley stated that
the report on the first four months of the year will be submitted
by the end of September.
Sewage Treatment Plant
Trustee Vogt inquired as to the status of the report on the sewage
treatment plant. Mr. Larson stated that a report from Mr. Seaberg
is forthcoming.
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6 . Questions from the Audience
Mrs. Diana Martin inquired about the Swimming Pool Ordinance.
President Armstrong stated that the section of the BOCA Code
regarding swimming pools will be enforced by the Village , and
that an information booklet is forthcoming from the Board of
Health to the citizens.
Mrs. Sue Wiggins questioned the 50/50 participation for sidewalk
replacement. President Armstrong stated that this was a decision
of the Board.
Mr. Richard Heinrich requested that the portion of the Bicycle
Ordinance regarding lights and reflectors be enforced. Mr. Raysa
stated that the burden for the violation can be placed on the
parents . Trustee Mahoney requested that this be on the agenda for
next week.
Mill Creek Public Use Land
Mr. Raysa requested that thedeed and plat of survey for the public
use land in Mill Creek be checked against the preliminary plat.
Trustee Fabish stated that he would do this.
Trustee Mahoney moved the Board move into executive session to
discuss litigation, but subsequently withdrew his motion.
The Civil Defense Commission distributed to the Board their recent
copy of The Alert.
Trustee Shirley moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 9 : 35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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