1971-11-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2404
11/22/71
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILD-
ING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The President 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. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr.
Arnold Seaberg of the Hattis Associates, Village Engineers, and
Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney who arrived at approximately
9 :15 P.M.
1. Minutes of November 15, 1971.
Trustee Rathjen moved the minutes of November 15, 1971 be approved
as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and requested
that on page 2397, paragraph 7, line 4, the word "Manager" be in-
serted after "Village", and that on page 2398, paragraph 1, line
8, add "with the provision of appeal to the Village Board". Trustee
Osmon stated that final authority on zoning variances was not
granted to the Zoning Board of Appeals and that the Buffalo Grove
Herald was erroneous when they reported such. Trustee Fabish re-
quested that on page 2403, paragraph 2, the following be added :
"Trustee Fabish asked if the bank had assets to cover Village
accounts, with the answer being, yes. " Trustee Mahoney requested
that on page 2399, paragraph 2, line 3, the word "phosphates " be
stricken and replaced with "high phosphate detergents ". Trustee
Mahoney further requested that on page 2402, #16, be changed to
read "Trustee Mahoney moved Whitehall Place be changed to White-
hall Drive: Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and upon a roll
call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen,
Mahoney
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Vogt
The motion carried with changes noted.
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2 . Warrant Number 228
Trustee Shirley read Warrant Number 228 in the amount of
$95, 159.23 and moved the warrant be approved. Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon requested that the payment
to North American Air Conditioning on the service contract, in
the amount of $92.00 be removed, making the grand total of the
warrant $95, 067.23. A roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen,
Vogt and Mahoney
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried with changes noted.
3. The President 's Report
President Armstrong noted that commencing the first Monday in
December, 1971, the Village Board meetings will be held on the
first and third Mondays of each month and that a workshop session
will be held on the second Monday.
4. Standing Committee Reports
Buffalo Grove Days
Trustee Shirley requested time later in the meeting for the pre-
sentation of the Buffalo Grove Days Report.
Finance
Trustee Shirley reported that the Stat Tab reports for the month
of May have been accepted and that the month of June has been
completed but not received.
Traffic and Safety
Trustee Fabish asked if the temporary traffic signal at the corner
of Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads will be installed by December 1.
Mr. Larson stated that the installation has been delayed because
of difficulty in obtaining the permit from the State.
5. Committee of the Whole
Resolution #0-71-36
President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-36, a resolution denying
the request of the Department of Highways, County of Cook for
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realignment of Lake Cook Road and refusing to convey and/or
dedicate public use land for such purpose. Trustee Fabish
moved Resolution 0-71-36 be adopted. Trustee Shirley seconded
the motion. President Armstrong stated that Mr. Stern has re-
quested a meeting to discuss alternatives. Trustee Shirley re-
quested Mr. Larson to review records of past Board meetings in
which this road was discussed. A roll call vote found the follow-
ing:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt,
and Mahoney
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
Kemmerly Annexation (Document 71-72)
President Armstrong stated that the Plan Commission recommends
approval of the Annexation for the Kemmerly property with B-1
zoning with the following conditions :
1. Prior to any physical improvements, new building con-
struction, major alterations to existing building or
buildings, agree to return and present plans for approval
at Public Hearing.
2. Annexation Agreement with these stipulations .
3. Immediately apply for water and sewer tap on, and
bear cost of same.
The President further stated that presently Kemmerly will be using
this property for a real estate office, with the idea of con-
structing an office building in the future. A discussion followed
concerning granting B-1 zoning with special use and he need f
changing the B-1 portion of the Zoning Ordinance., Trustee Ma oney
moved the Board direct Mr. Raysa to prepare the instruments for
' annexation of
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Fabish seconded the motion. _- Buz
Mr. Kemmerly stated that he wished to display a sign which in-
cludes time and temperature. Mr. Larson stated that this type
of sign would require a variance of the Sign Ordinance to be
granted by the Board. A roll call vote found the following:
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INSERT ON PAGE 2436 , UNDER KEMMERLY ANNEXATION, AS INDICATED.
Mr. Kemmerly expressed his willingness to accept the provision
in the pre -annexation agreement which would require prior Plan
Commission and Village Board approval in the event any use of
the property were sought other than as a real estate office or
other similar business or professional use.
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AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Vogt & Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Rathjen
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
Trustee Rathjen stated that he favored this annexation when it
was presented as the Stenholm property, but that he did not favor
it this time because he felt short cuts had been made.
Engineering Services - Document 71-73
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board an agreement with the Hattis
Associates for the services and arrangements of a full-time
engineer for Buffalo Grove (Document 71-73) . Trustee Shirley
moved the Board enter into the agreement with the Hattis Associates
as presented subject to nine month review and fee schedule arrange-
ment. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Trustee Rathjen stated
that other avenues for looking for an engineer should be pursued.
President Armstrong stated that the ads placed had not produced
any applicants worth pursuing. A roll call vote found the follow-
ing:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Vogt and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustees Osmon and Rathjen
The motion carried.
Mill Creek Public Use Land
Trustee Vogt moved discussion of Mill Creek Public Use Land be
removed from table. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and
upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Larson stated
that Mr. Gill of School District 21 is aware of the covenant
attached to the property making a portion permanent flood plain
area. A discussion followed concerning w at portion Qsh uld
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the Board direct the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance in accordare ry
with the discussion in conveyance of the Public Use Land. Trustee L-}t
Vogt seconded the motion. A voice vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt,
and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
ABSTAIN: None
The Motion carried.
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Storm Water Detention Ordinance
Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board an ordinance draft from
Mr. Seaberg setting forth minimum standards for storm water
retention. (Document 71-74) . Trustee Rathjen moved the Board
instruct the Hattis Associates, Inc. to provide the information
to Mr. Raysa included and alluded B-3-5 the report dated Nov-
ember 15, 1971 (submitted by Mr. Arnold Seaberg) and direct Mr.
Raysa to prepare an ordinance containing this information. Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
9 :40 P.M. The President declared a recess.
9 :55 P.M. The meeting resumed.
Buffalo Grove Days (Document 71-75)
A report of activities and volunteers for Buffalo Grove Days
was presented by Norman Katz and Robert Bogart. Mr. Nick Rubino
read the statement of income and expense for the events which
had the cost to the Village as $1,455.92. Mr. Katz stated that
the Jaycees voted to accept the chairmanship of the project again
next year with Mike Bonner serving as Chairman, if asked by the
Village. Trustee Shirley moved that the Jaycees be given the
Chairmanship of Buffalo Grove Days, 1972. Trustee Vogt seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
President Armstrong reappointed Trustee Shirley as liaison to the
Buffalo Grove Days Committee, 1972.
Village Committees
At the request of Trustee Mahoney, the discussion on the report
to review the existing Village Committee structure and recommended
changes was deferred for two weeks.
Recycling
Mr. Larson stated that the present umbrella insurance policy
held by the Village would cover the recycling project if it is
held on Village property, that Raupp Disposal will donate the
needed bins, that Lisner Corporation will provide the trailer
for transporting the bin, and that Project Help would man the
station with all proceeds going toward the $8, 000 the Village
allowed for their rent. Trustee Rathjen stated that many organ-
izations ; i.e. , ORT and Junior Women ' s Club have offered their
help. Mr. Larson stated that he would oversee the project.
Trustee Rathjen moved the Village proceed with the recommendation
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of the Environmental Control Committee to conduct a glass and
paper recycling program. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Upon. a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Villa Verde
Mr. Larson requested that consideration of the acceptance of
site plans for the Villa Verde Project be deferred until Mr.
Wolfe and Mr. Broms of Villa Verde supply the Village with suff-
icient information.
Bank of Buffalo Grove
Mr. Larson requested that discussion of establishing new accounts
at the Bank of Buffalo Grove be deferred until the Bank supplies
the Village with a statement of assets, liabilities and capital
accounts.
Ordinance No. 71-28
President Armstrong read Ordinance No. 71-28, an Ordinance Amend-
ing Ordinance 59-14 as amended, being the Ordinance governing
the time and place of regular meetings of the President and Board
of Trustees. Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance No. 71-28 be adopted.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance 62-18
Mr. Larson requested that consideration of the proposed amend-
ment to the Traffic Ordinance be deferred for Mr. Seaberg ' s review.
Buffalo Grove Road Storm Sewer
Upon the advice of Mr. Seaberg, Trustee Shirley moved the Village
authorize payment in the amount of $24, 943.85 to Teegan Corp-
oration for the construction of the Buffalo Grove Road Storm
Sewer. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and questioned the $244
for performance bond, and requested that in the future, cost of a
performance bond be included in original bid. A roll call vote
found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen,
Vogt and Mahoney
NAYES : None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
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Solid Waste Disposal District
Trustee Shirley moved the Board direct Mr. Raysa to investigate
the possibility of establishing a Solid Waste Disposal District.
Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Communication from Arlington Heights (Document 71-76)
Trustee Shirley read a letter from Mr. Hanson, Village Manager
of Arlington Heights, concerning Buffalo Grove ' s position on
their proposed incinerator. (Document 71-76)
Sidewalks in Ballantrae
In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Larson stated
that Mr. Friedman sold the 14 lots in question, and that the
new owner will put in gravel walkways until the houses are con-
structed at which time concrete walks will be installed. He
further stated that this was agreeable with the President of the
Ballantrae Homeowners Association . A discussion followed con-
cerning certain developers not keeping their promises to the
Village.
Arlington Heights Environmental Committee
Mrs. Klein of the Buffalo Grove Environmental Committee stated
that the Buffalo Grove Jaycees are receiving the agenda and
minutes of the Arlington Heights Environmental Committee and
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requested that the same courtesy be extended to the Village Board
of Buffalo Grove.
Refinishing of Well #3 Reservoir
At the recommendation of Mr. William Davis, Director of Public ---5
Works, Trustee Fabish moved the Board waive bids for the repaint-
ing
of Well #3 reservoir. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. ' `
Trustee Osmon stated that it would be irresponsible of the Board
to accept the proposed bid until the Board had time for review.
A roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen and Vogt
ABSTAIN: None
Being a tie vote, the President voted "aye ".
The motion carried.
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Trustee Osman asked- who on the Board had read the proposal before
the meeting and found that there were none, with the exception of
Trustee Shirley and Trustee Fabish, who had read it during the
meeting, and that none had time to study it,
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Trustee Fabish moved the Board accept the proposal of Neumann
Company, in the amount of $4, 968, for repainting the tank of
Well #3. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley and Mahoney
NAYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen and Vogt
ABSTAIN: None
Being a tie vote, the President voted "aye".
The motion carried.
Checker Road
In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen, Mr. Larson
stated that Mr. Friedman felt that Checker Road was overbuilt
and questioned his portion of the cost. Trustee Shirley stated
that all developers involved were given due notice of the type
of construction.
Questions from the Audience
Mr. Frank Clayton of School District 96 urged all Board members
and Plan Commission members to attend a meeting on December 4
to discuss the Naperville Ordinance dealing with Public Use Land
and cash donation from developers.
There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Shirley moved
the meeting adjourn. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and
upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 11 :40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
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