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1971-10-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2380 10/18/71 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 18, 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 October 11 , 1971 Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of October 11, 1971, be approved as submitted. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney requested that on page 2378 , paragraph 5 , line 8, the words , "act upon" , be changed to "consider" . Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously with changes noted. 2 . President' s Repert President Armstrong stated that Mr. Friedman felt that the prices submitted for the Village sidewalk replacement were too high, and that he will install the Ballantrae sidewalks on his own this fall. 3. Standing Committee Reports Legislative Committee (Document #71-60) The minutes of the September 22 , meeting of the Legislative Com- mittee (Document #71-60) were presented by Trustee Mahoney and so noted by the Board. Trustee Mahoney stated that if this committee arrives at any recommendations reference the applicability of the building code to modular construction, they will be referred to the Public Improvements - Building Committee. -° Plan Commission (Document #71-61) At the request of the Plan Commission, President Armstrong reap- pointed Howard Mendenhall to the Plan Commission for a one year term and asked for concurrance of the Board. Trustee Fabish moved the Board concur with the President's reappointment of Mr. Mendenhall. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. 2381 10/18/71 4. Committee of the Whole Arlington Heights Incinerator }1rs. Lana Epstein of the BGA Environmental Control Committee re- ported the following items : 1. The EPA is performing a feasi- bility study on the additional 236 acres for the Elgin Dump, 2. Mr. Hanson of the Techny Dump advised that transfer stations are preferred because they are less expensive than incineration, 3. Mr. Larkin of the Sexton Dump advised that at a United States Environmental meeting, it was noted that landfill is preferred to incineration because it is more economical and better in view of laws being passed, 4. Rolling Meadows uses the transfer method, 5. A report of the technical data gathered is forthcoming, 6 . Mr. Platt of the Open Land Project recommended an intermunicipal council , such as the Wilco Organization, to be of help in resolving the conflict concerning the incinerator, 7. A meeting of the Arlington Heights Environmental Committee will be held Wednesday night. President Armstrong stated that President Walsh of Arlington Heights had indicated that the Arlington .Heights Board has not considered the incinerator as yet, that it had been referred to their Finance Committee and Environmental Committee, and that at the time their Board is prepared to consider the incinerator, they will meet with the Buffalo Grove Board to discuss the matter. Municipal Fire Department Since the backup material on the subject was not distributed to the Board, Trustee Fabish moved consideration of a Municipal Fire Department be tabled until next week. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion carried unanimously. Howe Aerial Truck Agreement Trustee Osmon moved that discussion of the payment on the Howe Aerial Truck be removed from table. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Shirley stated that the payment is due this week and must be paid, but would like to note the following items concerning the agreement: 1. The Fire Department agreed to pay the Village the sum of $1 ,212 . 42 per month for this truck at an interest rate of 81/2%, 2 . Since no payments were made, the Village signed an agree- ment with the Wheeling Trust and Savings Bank and make these same payments to the Bank, 3. From April to October, 1970 , the sum of $500 per month interest was paid, 4. In October, 1970 , the Village entered into a new agreement with the Wheeling Trust and Savings Bank for a term of eight years at a 5% interest rate, 5. The Village holds title to the truck until the Fire Department pays for it, 6. Payment must be made from sources other than taxes , 7. The cash donation to the Village on the Greta Lederer property is to be applied to reduce the cost of the equipment, 8. The Village will apply available Non-Tax funds to defray the payments on this equip- ment for the first year. Trustee Shirley further stated that nothing has been done since April , 1970 , to determine how or in 2382 10/18/71 what manner the Fire Department is going to pay their portion. President Armstrong requested that Mr. Larson meet with Fire Chief Winter to discuss this matter. Trustee Shirley moved the Board authorize the annual payment in the amount of $14 ,548.98, for the first installment on the fire truck to the Wheeling Trust and Savings Bank. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the responsibility of the Village to make this payment. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Buffalo Utility Sewage Treatment Plant Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the problems caused by the abandoned sewage treatment plant owned by the Buffalo Utility Company and recommended that it be declared a public nuisance and order its dismantlement. Trustee Osmon moved the Board direct the Village Manager to contact Mr. Al Frank, declaring the sewage treatment plant a public hazard and nuisance, and order its immed- iate removal, to be completed within three weeks from this date. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon amended his motion to refer to Mr. Raysa for legal wording. Trustee Vogt seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Village Hall Hours Upon the recommendation of Mr. Larson, Trustee Osmon moved that general business hours of the Village be changed to 8 :30 A.M. to 5 :00 P.M. , and that the Village Hall be open on the first Saturday of each month, from 9 : 00 A.M. to 12 :00 noon. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Larson stated that the new hours will be effec- tive next Monday. Sidewalk Replacement Program (Document #71-62) President Armstrong stated that on October 13 , the following bids were opened for the sidewalk replacement program: R. K. Construction ------ $8, 471. 00 Drew Construction ------ 8,127. 00 Upon review of the bids , Trustee Shirley moved the Board award the sidewalk replacement contract to Drew Construction for a total price of $8,127. 00 . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. A lengthy dis- cussion followed concerning the 50/50 participation on this project. Mr. James Kowieski stated that the Village should install the side- walks in Ballantrae because Mr. Friedman is not fulfilling his promises to do so. Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Friedman had advised him that the sidewalks had not been replaced at this time because of personnel problems . A lengthy discussion followed with President Armstrong stating that he will contact Mr. Friedman and insist that these sidewalks be installed. Trustee Mahoney noted that an aye vote on this motion does not mean support of the 50/50 participation. 2383 10/18/71 A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Vogt, and Mahoney NAYES : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Public Works Radios Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board, the bids submitted on the public works radios and the recommendation of Mr. Davis . Mr. William Reynolds of Reynolds Radio and Electronics and Mr. Roy Grimes of Motorola were present and were permitted to review their equip- ment with the Board. Trustee Shirley moved the Board defer this discussion until next week and have Mr. Larson, Mr. Davis , and Mr. Nick Tufano review the recommendation and offer suggestions to the Board. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Buffalo Grove Jaycees After reviewing a request from the Buffalo Grove Jaycees to solicit orders for artificial Christmas trees , Trustee Mahoney moved the Board grant permission to the Jaycees to distribute flyers at the Mart and the Mall on the weekends of October 23 and 24 and October 30 and 31 with a waiver of registration fees . Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon stated that October is too early for Christmas sales and that the Jaycees shoull be ked to select a later date. Trustee Shirley stated that r er , only, will be taken with delivery at a later date. A voice vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, :Rathjen, Vogt, and Mahoney NAYES : Trustee Osmon The motion carried. Resolution #0-71-34 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-34 , a resolution describ- ing the abandoned sewage treatment plant a hazard to life and health of Village inhabitants and calling for its abatement, demolition, and removal. Trustee Osmon moved the Board adopt Resolution #0-71-34 as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Traffic Signals Trustee Fabish asked the status of the installation of the traffic signal at Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads . Mr. Larson stated that steps are being taken to obtain the permit from the State. Trustee Fabish asked if it had been determined if it is financially possible to install a traffic signal at Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads . Trustee Shirley stated that reports from Stat Tab have not been completed at this time. 2384 10/18/71 Saxon Court Trustee Osmon inquired as to the status of a "dead end" sign on Saxon Court. Mr. Larson stated that a "no outlet" sign has been posted. Trustee Osmon asked the findings on the flooding on Saxon Court. Mr. Larson stated that the problem area must be determined first. l ) There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time : 10 :10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, • Viil age Clerk Approved this _:-.2S day of , 1971. • (,1172 G/c ;2;1- illage President • 1