1971-10-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2375
10/11/71
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, OCTOBER 11 , 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 , and Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager. Mr. Richard
Raysa, Village Attorney, arrived at approximately 8 :20 P.M.
1. Minutes of October 4 , 1971
Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of October 4 , 1971, be approved as
submitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Rathjen
stated that on page 2369 , line 12 ,. "Trustee Vogt" should be
changed to "Trustee Rathjen" , and on page 2373, paragraph 4 , line
2 , the words "for himself" should be deleted. Trustee Mahoney
requested that on page 2371, line 2 , the words , "from 20 to 30
miles per hour" be added after the word "raised" . Upon a roll
call vote , the motion passed unanimously with changes noted.
2. Warrant #225
Trustee Shirley read Warrant #225 and before moving for approval,
requested that the $14 ,500 . 00 payment on "Big Red" be deferred
until the next Board meeting to allow time for discussion on the
item. Trustee Osmon requested copies of the purchase agreement be
distributed to the Board. Trustee Shirley stated that because of
this deferment , the following changes should be made on Warrant
#225 : General Government - $2 ,648. 31 , General Fund Total -
$21, 877. 76 , and Grand Total - $49 ,013.04, and moved that Warrant
#225 be approved with changes . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion,
and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
3. Village Manager' s Report (Document #71-57)
The Summary of Administrative Activities for the Month of September,
�./ 1971, (Document #71-57) was presented by Mr. Larson and so noted
by the Board. Trustee Osmon asked if a charge for reinspection was
being paid by the builders . Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Dettmer is
reviewing this matter with the developers , and that a bill will be
submitted to them. In response to a question from Trustee Osmon,
Mr. Larson stated that a "dead end" sign has been ordered for
Saxon Court, and that a report is forthcoming on the flooding in
the same area.
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4. President' s Report
President Armstrong stated that, henceforth, the cut off time for
the agenda will be noon on Wednesday, so that the packets may be
distributed earlier, giving the Board, the Attorney, and the
Engineers more time to study and analyze the matters for dis-
cussion.
5. Standing Committee Reports
Roads , Streets , Traffic
In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, President Armstrong
stated that when low bidder on the sidewalk repair is determined,
the bidder' s name will be submitted to Mr. Friedman so that he may
use the same individual to install certain sidewalks in Ballantrae
or install them himself.
Northern Illinois Crime Lab
In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Larson stated
that he had submitted a letter to the Crime Lab requesting a
variance on the fee, which will be discussed at their next Board
meeting.
6 . Committee of the Whole
Arlington Heights Incinerator
President Armstrong stated that he had written to Mayor Walsh of
Arlington Heights , as he had indicated at the last Board meeting,
but that no reply has been received at this time.
Mrs . Lana Epstein stated that the Committee studying the proposed
Arlington Heights Incinerator is in the process of collecting com-
prehensive technical data, with information received from the
Institute of Environmental Quality, the Tuberculosis Institute,
the Department of Environmental Health, and with information forth-
coming from Dr. Bertrum Carnall, head of the Environmental Health
Department at the University of Illinois Medical School. She
further stated that the Elgin Dump is trying to purchase 230 addi-
tional acres , which would mean that landfill will be available for
many years , and that documents backing this statement are forth-
coming. Mrs. Epstein stated that the Arlington Heights Environ-
mental Control Committee will be studying alternatives to the
incinerator.
President Armstrong suggested that the committee contact Mrs .
Janette McDonald, regional director for the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency.
Mrs. Jill Klein submitted petitions , bearing 228 signatures ,
stating their opposition to the incinerator.
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Buffalo Grove Fire Department/Bingo
Lt. Robert Krause of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department stated
that the Department had received approval for a bingo license
from the State and approval for parking at the golf course. He
further stated that profits will be held in a separate bank
account and will be used to finance a new fire station, new fire
equipment, or the improvement of present equipment. A lengthy
discussion followed concerning the legality of bingo games being
held on Village property. President Armstrong polled the Board,
an aye vote indicating a willingness to grant permission to the
Fire Department to conduct bingo games weekly in the downstairs
portion of the Municipal Building, and found the Trustees
unanimously favorable.
Emergency Employment Act of 1971 (Document #71-58)
Mr. Larson presented for the Board's consideration, participation
in the Emergency Employment Act of 1971. Upon review of the
agreement (Document #71-58) , Trustee Mahoney moved the Board enter
into the agreement as submitted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the
motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Mass Transportation
Upon the Board' s review of the proposed legislation creating the
Chicago Metropolitan Area Transportation System and the report re-
garding the Chicago Area Transportation System, Trustee Mahoney
moved the Board go on record with Representatives as supporting the
general concept in the package presented by Mayor Walsh and the
Council of Governments , subject to the qualification that the
Board has reservations about using automobile motorists as a tax
source, per se. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Public Works Equipment
Trustee Shirley moved that bids and contract award on the 22 ton
dump truck be removed from table. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion ,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Upon review
of the bids submitted on the 21/2 ton dump truck, Trustee Osmon moved
the Board accept the bid from Schuster Equipment Company, for a bid
amount of $11, 763. 95 , for a series 1700 truck with a snow plow and
salt spreader. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a roll
call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Upon review of the Public Works Department 's request for a back hoe
tractor, Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the purchase of
one Pettibone factory rebuilt model multi hoe loader for the price
of $15 ,000 , payable $7500 upon delivery, and the balance of $7500
within a period not to exceed one year, at the simple interest rate
of 7% with no prepayment penalty, and authorize the waiver of bids .
Trustee Vogt seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon asked Mr. Davis
if a savings might be realized if the Board went out for bids on
this item. Mr. Davis stated that this was a very good price because
this piece of equipment had been a demonstrator. Upon a roll call
vote , the motion passed unanimously.
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Ordinance #71-12
President Armstrong read proposed Ordinance #71-24 , an Ordinance
amending Ordinance #61-26 (Plumbing Ordinance) as amended.
Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept Ordinance #71-24 as read.
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon requested
that on page 2 , Section B , be reworded to read, "The provisions
when in conflict with other existing Village Ordinance or sections
of the Plumbing Ordinance, the more stringent takes preference.
Upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance #71-25
President Armstrong read proposed Ordinance #71-25, an Ordinance
amending the Bicycle Ordinance #68-12 as read. Trustee Mahoney
moved that Ordinance #71-25 be adopted. Trustee Rathjen seconded
the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unani-
mously.
Ordinance #71-26
President Armstrong read Section 2 , Item (e) of proposed Ordinance
#71-26 , an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the Village of Buffalo Grove , Illinois , for the Year 1961 as
amended. Trustee Rathjen moved that Ordinance #71-26 be adopted.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and upon a roll call vote , the
motion passed unanimously.
Comprehensive Master Plan
President Armstrong read the changes in the contract with Asso-
ciated Planners , as recommended by Mr. Raysa (Document #71-59) .
Trustee Rathjen recommended that 60 days be the amount of time the
Village requires from submission to review and approve the work
submitted. Trustee Osmon moved the Village enter into a contract
with Associated Planners of Highland Park for the preparation of the
Master Plan. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a roll call
vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Buffalo Utility Sewage Treatment Plant
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the condition of the Buffalo
Utility sewage treatment plant, indicating that it is detrimental
to the health, welfare, and public safety of Village residents , and
that according to the purchase agreement, this facility must be
dismantled by November 1, 1971. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board
direct Mr. Larson to prepare, in conjunction with Mr. Raysa, a
schedule of problems pertaining to the sewage treatment fac' lit
and present it at the next meeting, so that the Board can upon-
declaring it a public nuisance. Trustee Rathjen seconded the
motion. Upon the request of Trustee Osmon , President Armstrong
stated that he will advise Mr. Frank that this facility will be
declared a public nuisance. Upon a roll call vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
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"Volunteers" Drum and Bugle Corps. , Inc.
Upon review of a request from the First Illinois "Volunteers"
Drum and Bugle Corp. Booster Club , Trustee Shirley moved the Board
grant permission to the Volunteers Drum and Bugle Corp. to sponsor
a tag day in Buffalo Grove with a waiver of fees. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed
unanimously.
Trustee Shirley acknowledged the young people of north Buffalo
Grove for their fine efforts in sports .
There being no questions from the audience , Trustee Osmon moved the
meeting adjourn. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 10 :05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
Approved this / day of D , 1971.
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