1971-09-27 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2361
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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 27 , 1971 , AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS .
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President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 10 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 , and Mr . Daniel Larson, Village Manager. Mr. Richard
Raysa, Village Attorney, arrived at approximately 9 : 45 P .M.
1 . Minutes of September 20 , 1971
Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of September 20 , 1971 , be approved
as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll
call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
2 . Standing Committee Reports
Legislative (Document # 71-50)
The minutes of the September 8 , meeting of the Legislative Committee
(Document # 71-50) were presented by Trustee Mahoney and so noted by
the Board. Trustee Mahoney read Resolution #0-71-33 , a resolution
concerning the indiscriminate and unsightly method of distribution
within the Village of the publication "Suburbanite" , and moved the
Board enact Resolution #0- 71-33 as read. Trustee Shirley seconded
the motion. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the strong
wording of the resolution and the fact that other publications � -�-
follow the same distribution procedure . Upon a roll call vote , the
following was found:
AYES : Trustees Rathjen and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon , Vogt
The motion was defeated.
Trustee Fabish requested that Mr. Larson contact the publisher to
discuss this matter.
Public Relations (Document # 71-51)
The minutes of the September 22 , meeting of the Public Relations
Committee (Document #71-51) were presented by Trustee Vogt and so
noted by the Board.
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Public Improvements - Roads , Streets , Traffic
Trustee Fabish inquired if a recent traffic count had been obtained
on the intersections of Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads and Dundee
and Arlington Heights Roads . Mr. Larson stated that since the most
recent surveys were several years old, he had obtained traffic
counters to conduct a count this week.
James Kowieski inquired as to the status of the sidewalks in Ballan-
( trae. Trustee Fabish suggested that. Mr. Friedman be reminded of his
obligation.
Mr. Larson stated that Novack and Dempsey had completed their report
on the faulty streets in the Lake County portion of the Village and
the report had been forwarded to Levitt.
Public Improvements - Building
Trustee Osmon inquired if the grass had been cut on Beechwood. Mr.
Larson stated that the Village had cut the grass and submitted a
bill to Mr. Friedman.
Finance and Insurance
Trustee Shirley stated that auditors from the State have been review-
ing the Police Pension Fund.
3 . Committee of the Whole
Zoning Board of Appeals (Document # 71-52)
The minutes of the September 21 , meeting of the Zoning Board of
Appeals (Document # 71-52) having been submitted and noted by the
Board, President Armstrong appointed the following to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for the specified term, effective September 27 ,
1971 , as recommended:
2 years - Kenneth C. Bates
3 years - James C. Kowieski - Chairman
Richard H. Erickson
Timothy Petty
5 years - Richard H. Heinrich
Phillip Ralston
Rodney L. Jacobs
�./ The President questioned the recommendation to amend Section 4 ,
Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance , and asked that representatives
of the ZBA meet with Mr. Larson and the Building Department to
suggest an amendment for Board review.
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Plan Commission
Mr. Hoyt stated that he was in receipt of a request for annexa-
tion from Kemmerly Realtors , owners of the property previously
known as Stenholm property , and a request for rezoning from R-1
to B-2 from Ken Ebben, owner of property on the northeast corner
of Arlington Heights Road and Highway 83 . Since these requests
did not come through usual channels , he returned them to the Pres -
ident. Mr. Larson stated that he would have these people fill out
the proper forms .
Lions Club Candy Day
Upon review of the request submitted by the Lions Club , Trustee
Osmon moved the Board authorize the Lions Club 's selling of candy
on October 8 , 1971 , with the license fee being waived. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed
unanimously . President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to obtain
more information concerning their request to sell Halloween candy
door to door before considering this request.
Sewage Treatment Plant (Document #71-53)
Mr. Larson summarized the reports submitted by Mr. Seaberg of Hattis
Associates and Mr. Dea of Levitt and Sons (Document #71-53) , concern-
ing the improvements needed to operate the sewage treatment plant
efficiently. A lengthy discussion followed concerning cost , length
of time before Lake County will assume the plant , rotation of
Public Works personnel , the new pollution control standards imposed
on sewage treatment plants by the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency to be met by July, 1972 , the possibility of the cost of im-
provements being built onto the cost of the plant and be recovered
along with the original construction costs from Lake County, and the
possibility of sharing the cost of a water main with the Park
District . Trustee Fabish moved the Board authorize the construction
of a water main from Farrington Drive to the sewage treatment plant
and/or a well . Trustee Vogt seconded the motion . Trustee Shirley
requested that Mr. Larson discuss this matter with Mr. Deegan of
Lake County and the Park District and report back , and moved dis -
cussion on this subject be tabled for one week. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion found the
following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Rathjen, Vogt , Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
Police Patrol Cars
Upon review of a report regarding the bid opening for four patrol
cars held on September 7 , 1971 , at 3 P .M. , Trustee Osmon moved the
Board accept the bid by Des Plaines Chrysler-Plymouth in the amount
of $ 8, 369 . 64 . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll
call vote , the motion passed unanimously .
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Traffic Survey (Document # 71-54)
Upon review of the Comprehensive Speed Survey in Buffalo Grove,
many questions arose . Chief Smith suggested that Mr. Box , the
traffic engineering consultant responsible for the survey, be in-
vited to a Board meeting to answer these questions . Trustee Rathjen
moved the Board table the Comprehensive Speed Survey until next week.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote the motion
passed unanimously.
9 : 30 P.M. The President declared a recess .
9 : 45 P .M. The meeting resumed.
Mr. Raysa arrived at this time .
Public Works Radios
Mr. Larson presented to the Board a comparison of the purchase of
used public works radios and new radios . Because there were not
enough used radios available , because the used radios were older
than thought, because the used radios will need maintenance , and
because they are not in the Village 's possession, Trustee Shirley
moved that the motion from the September 20 Board meeting be re-
moved from table . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. President
Armstrong read the motion from the minutes of the September 20 Board
meeting. Upon a roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously .
Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory
Upon review of the contract with the Northern Illinois Police Crime
Laboratory , Trustee Shirley questioned the reason for the agree-
ment being dated May 1 , 1971 , and asked if it could be pro- rated.
Trustee Osmon es requested that Chief Smith submit a report on char
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due to the Crime Laboratory for the Board' s review. Mr. Larson
stated that he would check on the possibility of the agreement being
pro rated. Trustee Shirley requested Mr. Larson to see if the agree-
ment could be effective the date of approval and submit payment for
past bills . Trustee Osmon moved the Board table consideration of
this matter until next week. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously .
Environmental Control Committee
Trustee Rathjen moved the Village form an Environmental Control
Committee . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. A lengthy discus -
sion followed concerning the specific purpose of the Committee and
the possibility of their efforts overlapping with the Legislative
Committee , Public Improvement Committee and the Board of Health.
President Armstrong polled the Board regarding their feeling of
appointing an Environmental Control Committee , a yes meaning they
favor the idea. Upon roll call , the following was found:
YES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Rathjen, Vogt , and Mahoney
NOS: Trustee Osmon
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Trustee Osmon asked that the record show that he is not against
environmental control , but against a superfluous committee .
Trustee Rathjen amended his motion by adding, to consist of seven
members for the duration of eighteen months , with the purpose being
to investigate and make recommendations on environmental matters ,
such as recycling projects , annual clean up of ditches and other
areas with moving water, and matters of concern for urban conserva-
tion. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote ,
found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Rathjen, Vogt , and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
1971 Sidewalk Replacement Program
After review of the status of the sidewalk replacement program,
Trustee Fabish moved the Board authorize advertising for bids for
sidewalk replacement . Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and up-
on a voice vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Rathjen , Vogt , and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
Ordinance #0-71-22
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-71-22 , an Ordinance amending
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove ,
Illinois , for the year 1961 , as amended. Trustee Rathjen stated
that Section 2 should include , "Plan Commission will have the priv-
ilege to review the site plan. " Trustee Osmon moved the Board ap-
prove Ordinance #0-71-22 as to form and submit to Chrysler for their
approval . Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a roll call
the motion passed unanimously.
Parkway Trees
After reviewing the bids on parkway trees , the bid opening being
September 23 , 1971 , at 3 : 00 P.M. , Trustee Shirley moved the Board
approve the low bid for $36 each for 2 inch green ash trees for a
total of $3 ,960 . 00 , from Seidl Nursery, to be balled, planted, and
guaranteed for one year. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion.
Trustee Osmon asked if additonal trees would be available for prop-
erty owners at the same price . Mr. Larson felt that this could be
arranged. Upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously .
Buffalo Grove Fire Protection District/Bingo License
Upon review of the Buffalo Grove Fire Protection District 's request
for a bingo license , many questions arose . Trustee Rathjen requested
that Mr. Larson talk with Fire Chief Winter concerning these ques -
tions and invite Chief Winter to attend the next Board meeting and
have this subject on the agenda at that time . Trustee Osmon re-
quested Trustee Shirley to review the insurance policy held by the
Fire Protection District.
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Buffalo Grove Road Storm Sewer
Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the contract and contract
bond, in the amount of $24 , 386 . 25 , with Teegen Corporation for the
construction of the Buffalo Grove Road Storm Sewer. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion , and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed
unanimously.
Wheeling-Buffalo Grove United Fund, Inc .
Trustee Rathjen requested that the request from the Wheeling-Buffalo
Grove United Fund for the Village 's support in its annual campaign
be on the agenda for next week.
Moderate Income Housing
Trustee Rathjen stated that the Chicago Housing Authority and the
Cook County Board have requested that municipalities investigate the
advantages and disadvantages of certain kinds of moderate income
housing, including nursing homes , and asked if the Board would be ,
willing to investigate this . A discussion followed with littl-c v -',
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North estern Railroad
Trustee Mahoney requested Mr. Larson to obtain a copy of Northwestern
Railroad' s proposed legislation creating an area-wide system for
comparison purposes with CARTS .
Trustee Shirley moved that at the completion of all questions , the
Board move into executive session for the purpose of discussing
personnel . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote ,
the motion passed unanimously .
Buffalo Grove Road
Trustee Osmon asked if there were an agreement on parking and its
enforcement on Buffalo Grove Road with Cook County. Trustee Fabish
stated that no agreement was necessary because the State Statutes
gives the Village the authority to enforce that section of the road
that lies within the Village .
Saxon Court
Trustee Osmon requested that a "no outlet" sign at Saxon Court be
installed, because there is a considerable amount of traffic on the
Court caused by people who do not know that the Court is dead end.
Trustee Osmon further stated that there is a flooding problem on
Saxon Court which could be caused by the construction of the Brown
Condominiums and asked that this matter be checked.
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4. Questions from the Audience
Mr. Robert Collins asked if the Glen Grove pre-annexation agreement
required sidewalks along Arlington Heights Road. Trustee Shirley
stated that he had researched this matter and found that the re-
quirement of sidewalks became an amendment to the motion approving
the Cumberland sub-division only .
Traffic Ordinance
Li Mr. Raysa stated that he was unable to revamp the Traffic Ordinance
to permit people who do not have enough parking space in their garage
and driveway to be exempt from that portion of the Ordinance which
would prohibit them from parking on the street from 2 A.M. until
6 A.M. because he felt that it is illegal and discriminatory. Presi-
dent Armstrong stated that reconsideration of this amendment will be
on the agenda at a future date . Mr. Larson stated that parking per-
mission could be handled administratively.
There being no further questions , the Board moved into executive
session. Time : 11 : 00 P .M.
Upon returning to the meeting room, there being no further business
to conduct , Trustee Fabish moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Vogt
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unan-
imously.
Time : 11 : 20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approve. of (�« ' 1971 .
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