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1971-09-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2356 9/20/71 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 20 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS. President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :05 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 September 13 , 1971 Trustee Fabish moved the minutes of September 13 , 1971, be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney requested that on page 2353 , line 3, after "sued" , the words , "by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District and that we should defer the consideration, pending outcome of that suit" , be added. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously with changes noted. 2. Warrant #224 Trustee Shirley read Warrant #224 , with the grand total being $99 ,102. 44 , and moved that the Board approve Warrant #224 as read. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 3. President' s Report The President took this time to wish a Happy Rosh Hashonah to all Jewish citizens . 4. Standing Committee Reports Legislative Trustee Mahoney requested that the Bingo question with the Fire Department be on the agenda for next week. Public Improvements - Water and Flood Control Trustee Rathjen stated that the Public Improvements - Water and Flood Control Committee will meet Tuesday evening with a represent- ative of an engineering water firm concerning culinary water. 2357 9/20/71 Public Improvements - Roads , Streets , Traffic Trustee Fabish stated that he had inquired of Mr. Cots if no parking signs could be installed on Buffalo Grove Road and that a reply is forthcoming. The question of jurisdiction over the east side of Buffalo Grove Road arose; therefore , President Armstrong requested that Mr. Larson, Mr. Raysa, and Police Chief Smith investigate this matter. (....1 Stevenson High School Dedication Trustee Shirley stated that, upon the request of the President, he had represented the Village at the dedication of Stevenson High School' s addition, and further invited citizens to view the struc- ture. 5. Committee of the Whole School District #96 Referendum Mr. Frank Clayton, member of School District #96 Board of Education, reviewed with the Board the referendum being presented to voters on September 25 , for the construction of a third school in District #96 . Trustee Shirley moved the Board endorse the referendum and ask for voter approval for the School Board. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Proposed Planning Program (Document #71-47) Trustee Rathjen reviewed with the Board the interviews and work done by the committee established for the selection of a planning consult- ant for the Village as submitted in. Document #71-47. A lengthy discussion followed concerning printing, maps , time element, and cost. Trustee Rathjen moved that the Village send a letter of intent to Associated Planners and inform them that the Village wishes to enter contract negotiations for their services in the formation of a Village Plan for Buffalo Grove. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion , and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Plan Commission Appointments The President reappointed Evan Fader and John Yost to the Plan Commission for a term of one year until September 20 , 1972 , and asked concurrance of the Board. Trustee Fabish moved the Board con- cur with the President' s appointments of Mr. Fader and Mr. Yost. ( Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion `/ passed unanimously. The President appointed Mr. Burton Harris to the Plan Commission for a term of one year and asked concurrance of the Board. Trustee Fabish moved the Board concur with the President' s appointment of Mr. Harris . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 2358 9/20/71 Temporary Signals Frank Krebs of Hattis Associates stated that at the direction of the Board, he had obtained preliminary cost estimates for a tem- porary signal at Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads, and recommended the proposal from Hecker Electric at an approximate cost of $6 ,000 . A lengthy discussion followed concerning cost, need, and location. President Armstrong requested Mr. Krebs to obtain in- formation on traffic surveys at the intersections of Dundee and ( Arlington Heights Roads and of Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads to �,/ determine location most needing the signal, and report to the Board next week. Beechwood Road Storm Drainage Mr. Seaberg stated that after investigating the feasibility of an auxiliary storm sewer on Beechwood Road, it was his opinion that the sewer would reduce the number of damaging floods at this loca- tion but not eliminate the problem. A lengthy discussion followed concerning alternate methods . Trustee Rathjen moved the Board adopt the proposed plan for auxiliary storm sewer on Beechwood Road as indicated in the report from Hattis Associates. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion , and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Raupp, St. Marys , and Bernard President Armstrong read the communication from Hattis (Document #71-48) listing the bids on material proposal for the 1971 Main- tenance Program, along with their recommendation. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board accept the low material bid from Arrow Road Construction Company , Mt. Prospect, Illinois , for $19 ,290 .00 Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. The President read the communication from Hattis (Document #71-48) listing the bids on base repair for the 1971 Maintenance Program, along with their recommendation. Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the low base repair bid from Rock Road Construction Company , Des Plaines , Illinois , for $18 ,501.00 . Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the repaving agreement for Cutler repaving equipment, pending approval of the Attorney. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Village Hall Parking Lot President Armstrong read the communication from Hattis (Document #71-49) listing the bids on the Village Hall Parking Lot, along with their recommendation. Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the low bid on the paving of the Village Hall Parking Lot from Arrow Road Construction Company, Mt. Prospoct, Illinois , for $10 , 831. 70 . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 2359 9/20/71 Public Works Equipment Mr. Larson presented the need of the Public Works Department for six radios for their equipment. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board authorize bids for a Base Station and ten mobile radio units , according to specifications submitted, to purchase the equipment as soon as approval for a license has been given by the Federal Communications Commission. Trustee. Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee Shirley stated that the Board had authorized the purchase l of used radios for the amount of $1700 several months ago , that �J the equipment had not been paid for, and that he questions where this equipment is. Mr. Larson asked that consideration on this subject be deferred until next week to allow time to investigate the matter. Trustee Shirley moved consideration on this subject be tabled for one week. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Bicycle Ordinance Trustee Mahoney moved the Board amend the Bicycle Ordinance so as to repeal Section 7 thereof, the registration provisions . Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , found the following: AYES : Trustees Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, and Mahoney NAYS : Trustee Fabish Trustee Mahoney requested that Mr. Raysa report next week on the possibility of imposing the responsibility for properly equiping bicycles upon the parents . Checker Road Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the State of Illinois con- tract with Skokie Valley Asphalt Company to enter into a contract for the construction of Checker Road according to the bids submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the State of Illinois contract bond with the Skokie Valley Asphalt Company. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 1 J 6 . Questions from the Audience L./ Commonwealth Edison Richard Heinrich asked if the Village could influence Commonwealth Edison to rectify a situation which leaves certain portions of the Village without electricity frequently. Mr. Larson stated that because of the Village 's rapid growth, Commonwealth Edison has not been able to complete the cross connection of lines , but that they are working on it. 2360 9/20/71 Park Sites Trustee Shirley stated that he had received complaints of Honda riders on park sites , and that the Police have no jurisdiction on park sites . President Armstrong stated that the Park District has to swear in the Police Department as Park Police , and that he would have Mr. Larson communicate with the Park District on this matter. Arlington Heights Incinerator Trustee Mahoney stated that some citizens have expressed their con- cern on the Arlington Heights incinerator, and that he welcomes their interest, but would like for them to be aware that Buffalo Grove has no jurisdiction in Arlington Heights . President Armstrong stated that Mr. Larson is in frequent contact with Mr. Hanson of Arlington Heights to keep informed on this subject. Mr. Larry Frishman stated that the position of Buffalo Grove on this matter should be presented before the incinerator is constructed. Trustee Vogt moved the Boad move into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time : 10 :15 P.M. Upon returning to the meeting room, there being no further business to conduct, Trustee Shirley moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Time : 11:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 7 Village Clerk Approved this 2 o day of I "fa,2-G , 1971. Aill, ir -gal h_ .JI MI 1 :4/ 1 il`tTr President