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1971-11-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2396 11/15/71 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, NOVEMBER 15, 1971 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :06 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Armstrong asked for a motion to appoint Mrs . Norma Krolack Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the regular Village Clerk, Mrs. Verna Clayton. Trustee Osmon moved that Mrs. Krolack be appointed Clerk Pro Tem. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present : President Armstrong : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen and Mahoney Absent : Trustee Vogt (Arrived at 10 :00 P.M. ) ' Also Present : Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold Seaberg of the Hattis Associates, Village Engineer, Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney and Mr. Craig Gaare, Rep- resentative of Paddock Publications . 1. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 1971. Trustee Fabish moved the minutes of November 1, 1971 be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote it passed unanimously. 2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 1971. Trustee Shirley moved the minutes of November 1, 1971 be approved as submitted. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote, found the following : AYES : Mahoney, Shirley NAYS : None ABSTAIN : Fabish, Osmon and Rathjen 3. WARRANT NUMBER 227. Trustee Shirley read Warrant Number 227 in the amount of $61,412.40; the only change being an addition of $25.00 which was the registration fee for the Buffalo Grove Historical 2397 11/15/71 Society and moved that the warrant be approved as corrected. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote it passed unanimously. 4. THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Armstrong stated that several discussions have been held with the Board of Trustees and the Village Manager, and it is his recommendation that the Village Board Meeting schedules be changed as follows : Formal Board Meetings/First and Third Monday of the Month. Work Shop Sessions/Second Monday of the Month. Such schedule commencing with the first Monday in December, 1971. President Armstrong stated that the public would be invited to the work shop sessions as well as the regularly scheduled Village Board Meetings. He also stated that with this new schedule he hoped that the Board Meetings would become more meaningful; giving more time to discuss and analyze important matters that have been brought before the Board. President Armstrong further stated that perhaps the fourth Monday of the month be used for the PRESIDENT 'S ROUND TABLE as he had proposed last April. President Armstrong then requested a motion directing the Village Attorney to amend the Ordinance to show the previously stated change of Board Meeting Schedule. Trustee Osmon moved to direct the Village Attorney to draw up this amendment showing the revised meeting dates. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed with reference to the change of meeting dates. Trustee Shirley suggested that only major agenda items be discussed at the regular Board meetings . President Armstrong further directed that the Village4be responsible for handling solicitation requests from not-for-profit organ- izations. Attorney Raysa suggested that if the Village Manager had any need to he could refer back to the Board for their decision and/or resolution of a special problem. 5. Letter from James Kowieski/Zoninq Board of Appeals . President Armstrong read a letter from Mr. Kowieski, Chairman of this Commission, wherein he requests that their Board be 2398 11/15/71 granted the authority for final ruling on requests for variances. Attorney Raysa stated that our present Ordinance must then be amended. He further stated that the objector could, in fact, go back to the Village Board if the Zoning Board of Appeals made a decision that was not to their sat- isfaction. /11, A motion was made and seconded to direct the Village Attorney to change the Ordinance granting the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals final authority on all variances . Upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. ,1" j 6. POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD/VACANCY. President Armstrong stated that Mr. John Bolton who was a member of the Police Pension Fund Board has resigned his position on this Board, and also his position at the Bank of Buffalo Grove; thereby creating a vacancy. President Armstrong stated that the would like to appoint Mrs . Virginia Misik, Vice President of the Bank of Buffalo Grove. Presi- dent Armstrong asked for concurrence of the Board with regard to Mrs . Misik 's appointment. Trustee Fabish made the motion to appoint Mrs. Misik to fill the vacancy on the Police Pension Board. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. 7. WHITE PINE AREA/LETTER FROM PARK DISTRICT President Armstrong read a letter from Mr. William Kiddle, President of the Park District requesting a short term lease for the White Pine Area for the purpose of using it for an ice skating area. President Armstrong stated that a motion would be in order to direct the attorney to prepare the nec- essary papers to grant this request to the Park District at a nominal fee. Trustee Shirley moved that Mr. Raysa draw up the necessary papers in this regard. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon voice vote it carried unanimously. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT Trustee Rathjen read his report and it was so noted by the Board. Mr. Tom Dame gave a report on glass recycling and stated that he had been in contact with Raupp Disposal Service to see if they could provide the Village with a glass bin for the pur- pose of depositing glass bottles, jars, etc. for recycling. G' 2399 11/15/71 Lengthy discussion followed regarding where the most desirable area in the Village would be to have such a bin placed in order to obtain the most satisfactory citizen participation. The suggestion was made that perhaps the two shopping centers would be best due to the fact of the frequency of people shopping; the centers being the Ranch Mart Shopping Center and the Buffalo Grove Mini Mall. Mr. Dame stated that publicity is the best way to inform the citizens of this venture and perhaps try it for a 60 day period to determine whether or not it is worth entering into. President Armstrong thanked Mr. Dame for his interest in this very important project. 9. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE/PHOSPHATE ORDINANCE. Trustee Mahoney commented on this report and stated at this time he feels that no action should pp taken by the Board in this direction primarily because nE osphates,� eal;eing sold in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Miscellaneous President Armstrong stated that the construction of the sidewalks in Ballantrae has not been started and if proper action is not taken by Mr. John Hooper, former Village Engineer and Mr. Harold Friedman to finish this project; another course of action will have to be taken immediately. 10. REPORT OF INCINERATION/SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL/DONALD SCHINDLER President Armstrong recognized Mr. Donald Schindler, the Village Health Officer and asked that he present his report on Incineration and Solid Waste Disposal to the Board and the Citizens of Buffalo Grove. Mr. Schindler read his extensive report and closed with the following statement: "Incineration was by far the least acceptable means for solid waste disposal inasmuch as other acceptable and proven methods for solid waste disposal do exist. He further stated he would like to establish his opposition to this method of waste disposal as it now exists or as potentially considered by other municipalities including the Village of Arlington Heights. Mr. Schindler stated further that on behalf of not only the citizens of Buffalo Grove, but of the world we live in, he would ask at this time that the Village Board concur with him on this opposition and support his stand. " - 7/ 2400 11/15/71 President Armstrong then thanked Mr. Schindler for his very comprehensive and informative report and congratulated him on the fine job he did compiling the information for this most worthy cause. 11. REFUSE DISPOSAL/CITIZENS FROM THE AUDIENCE. President Armstrong then recognized Mrs . Clarice Rech, an interested citizen of Buffalo Grove who has been gathering information from various cities with reference to refuse disposal. Mrs. Rech read letters from Houston, Texas ; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Madison, Wisconsin. She stated that more information is being submitted to her from other areas and upon receipt of same she would again like to present her findings to the Village Board. President Armstrong thanked Mrs . Rech for her interest in this crucial problem and for her interest in the community. President Armstrong recognized Mr. Walter Damon who gave a short report with reference to the fact that methane gas can be generated by decaying refuse which has been buried and in turn cause combustion. President Armstrong thanked Mr. Damon for his report and interest. Village Manager, Mr. Dan Larson, stated that the Northeastern Illinois Plan Commission is in the process of updating the Solid Waste Disposal Regional Plan and feels that this report will be most helpful in our cause. Trustee Rathjen then moved that the Village Board of Buffalo Grove indicate to the Incinerator Sub-committee of the En- vironmental Commission of Arlington Heights and the Arlington Heights Village Board, our opposition to the construction of the proposed incinerator and propose we join with them and other municipalities under the auspices of the Northwest Municipal Conference or the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission to investigate the organization of solid waste disposal districts. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 12. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS REPORT Trustee Shirley stated that the Buffalo Grove Days Report is not ready yet; however, hopefully by next week. 2401 11/15/71 13. EMPLOYEE 'S MEDICAL INSURANCE. Mr. Dan Larson, Village Manager 's report on insurance was so noted by the Board. Mr. Larson stated that in his proposal there is dental insurance coverage which the Village does not carry at this time. Trustee Mahoney suggested that we should contact three or four more agents for proposals for our comparison to the present one. Trustee Mahoney made a motion that the Insurance Committee contact representatives from other agencies and so advise the Board. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. 14. MILL CREEK/PARK-SCHOOL SITE President Armstrong read the letter from Mr. John Barger, II' Assistant Superintendent for School District 21 wherein they request the transfer of the Mill Creek Site to the School District. President Armstrong stated that the only stip- ulation in turning this land over to the School District would be that the Southern portion of this area which is the Park area not be filled in. President Armstrong requested a motion is in order to direct the attorney to draw up the necessary documents for the School District with this stip- ulation. Trustee Osmon made a motion to direct our attorney to draw these papers up for the School District. Lengthy discussion then followed with reference to the grading of the property as it was noted that the area in question is very low. Mr. Seaberg, Village Engineer stated that there is a detention reservoir which takes the flooding across a large culvert from Arlington Heights Road which goes right through that site, plus increased run-off from the Mill Creek Development itself. Trustee Osmon then withdrew his motion and requested that the Village Engineer come back with a further report and check the Pre-annexation Agreement; plus apprising the Park District of what action we are taking. President Armstrong requested ( Mr. Seaberg submit an additional report to the Board as soon as possible with regard to this specific site. President Armstrong declared a recess at 9 :50 P.M. Trustee Vogt arrived at 10 :00 P.M. The Meeting was reconvened at 10 :07 P.M. 2402 11/15/71 15. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM STUDY The following two proposals have been received by the Village : Alvord, Burdick and Howson $7, 000 The Hattis Associates $6, 500 Mr. Larson stated that it was his recommendation that the firm of Alvord, Burdick and Howson be selected to conduct the water study for the Village of Buffalo Grove as they are more experienced in this field than the Hattis Associates . Trustee Rathjen moved to accept the proposal from Alvord, Burdick and Howson on the basis of Mr. Larson ' s advice. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee Vogt stated his concern over the fact that we should not dismiss the Hattis Associates at this time with regard to this study in that they have worked with the Village for a number of years and feels they should be considered. Again, Mr. Larson stated that the firm of Alvord, Burdick and Howson have more expertise in this field and he feels that they would be the most quali- fied. Trustee Mahoney suggested that Alvord, Burdick and Howson submit a contract to the Village and the Board have the Village Attorney check the contents of said contract to be sure it is in proper order. The motion was made and seconded and the vote was as follows : AYES : Fabish, Vogt, Rathjen and Mahoney NAYS : Osmon and Shirley ABSTAIN: None 16. WHITEHALL DRIVE Trustee Mahoney made a motn Zat 1r ya- f ai _^�ai~_ changir Whitehall Place4tioo c itehall Drive. ( 9 i a ate unecessary \ Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote it carried unanimously. 17. VILLAGE GASOLINE SERVICE `./ President Armstrong asked that this item be removed from table for action at this time. Mr. Davis ' report was so noted and his recommendation was to accept the proposal from Bell Finer Fuels . Trustee Osmon moved that the Village accept the proposal from Bell Finer Fuels with a provision wherein there be in- cluded a cancellation clause of 30 days notice. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. // - 2-2 - 7/ 2403 11/15/71 18. BANK OF BUFFALO GROVE Trustee Shirley stated that since the Bank of Buffalo Grove can and will match any services or interest rates in com- parison with other banks in surrounding communities and Chicago, that we authorize the transfer of all our Village accounts, except the paying agent bank, to the Bank of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dave Potter, Representative of the Bank of Buffalo Grove introduced himself to the Board and offered his services to the V la e any time he is needed. ,% -�e. -. -�`' / ✓ ,o-e/ .e.. -� /�/^�-r-`�- �:, G c� l O �..w �� -- True t e Shir ettated that on December 4, 1971 at 9 : A.M. there will be a meeting at the Kildeer School along with the Plan Commission and Park District with reference to the Naperville Ordinance. There being no further business to go before the Board the motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Time : Approximately 10 :50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,Gt+.--)96..,c/ *-0-e -e-1.-- /-e-cc} Village Clerk Approved this �„7 ;i of 1971. �yv .- z.-�— 04111"/Oh rill / i , i AdLik/A :FAN....:kim'ilt4 ed: 11-- Preside t i c��r.,.---•� , -.'- - // - -7 - 7/ C.