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1971-12-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2422 12/20/71 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, DECEMBER 20 , 1971 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :20 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 , Mahoney Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney. 1. Minutes of December 6 , 1971 Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of December 6 , 1971 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion. Trustee Fabish re- quested that his name be inserted along with Trustee Shirley under #1, page 2412 . Trustee Rathjen , referring to the last paragraph on page 2415 , stated that no number of licenses to be issued had been determined. Trustee Mahoney stated that his motion in that para- graph is correct; that a number was discussed but had not been specified. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried with changes noted. 2. ' President' s Report President Armstrong acknowledged the presence of a group of citizens who were concerned with the condition of Arlington Heights Road. He then explained the concern of the Board and the meetings held in trying to have this road repaired cooperatively with the other tax- ing bodies involved in its ownership . He further stated that the Board is hopeful that an agreement with Cook County can be arranged similar to the one with Lake County; that he will keep the citizens and news media apprised; and that the matter can be discussed in detail at a workshop session. t 3. Village Manager's Report (Document #71-80) Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board his Summary of Administrative Activities for the Month of November, 1971 , (Document #71-80) . President Armstrong requested a total for the year of administrative activity. Trustee Rathjen requested that the Board invite a few questions from the citizens concerned with Arlington Heights Road. President Armstrong stated that this should come at the end of the meeting. 2423 12/20/71 4. Committee of the Whole Mill Creek Homeowners Mr. Donald Dixton, President of Mill Creek Homeowner's Association , presented to the Board petitions signed by more than 100 citizens requesting the Village to commission a study of the Arlington Heights Incinerator proposal and notifying the Board, the Environ- mental Protection Agency and the Arlington Heights Environmental Control Commission of their opposition to an incinerator on the landfill site north of Dundee Road. Mr. Dixton further expressed his Association's concern of the traffic effects Frenchmans Cove, a condominium development, pre- sents to the Mill Creek sub-division. President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to obtain street plans of the Frenchmans Cove development from Mr. Hanson, Village Manager of Arlington Heights . Mr. Dixton requested a discussion on this matter at a workshop session. Ordinance #0-71-33 President Armstrong read the Villa Verde Planned Development Agree- ment. The President read Ordinance #0-71-33 , an Ordinance approving a planned development, and also read a letter from The Republic Realty Mortgage Corporation stating that they will withhold not less than 25% of the construction costs of the site improvements on Villa Verde until receipt of written approval of the Village Engineer. Trustee Shirley questioned the procedure since the Board has not seen the site plan. The site plan was displayed and Mr. Broms ex- plained it. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Hoyt, Chairman of the Plan Commission stated that this was the plan approved by the Plan Commission. Mr. Seaberg stated that he had approved the engineering plans . Trustee Shirley moved the Board adopt Ordinance #0-71-33 as presented with changes noted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Mr. Raysa suggested a list of the beneficiaries of the trust be submitted. Trustee Shirley amended his motion to state approval based upon submission of the list of beneficiaries . A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon , Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. The list of beneficiaries of the trust are as follows : Bernard Wolf, Earl T. Broms , A. J. Del Bianco , Kenneth Schuham, Wm. S . Lawrence , Lsi and Del Bianco-Swartz and Donatoni . Ordinance #0-71-34 President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-71-34 , an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village , as amended. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board adopt Ordinance #0-71-34 as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee Rathjen asked if the Plan Commission is satisfied with the provisions concerned with the planned business center district. Trustee Fabish stated that since 2424 12/20/71 it will be zoned B-3 planned district, they will have to go be- fore the Plan Commission with a planned development presentation. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen , Vogt , Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. Arlington Heights Road Mr. Ray Mahoney asked to be on the agenda at the next Board meet- ing, and also requested that Arlington Heights Road be closed, and asked what procedures should be followed. President Armstrong stated that the legal ramifications of barricading the road must be investigated, and that this discussion will be on the agenda for January 3. Villa Verde Apartments - Plan Review Upon the recommendation of Mr. Seaberg, Trustee Shirley moved the Board approve the "site improvements" as proposed in the Villa Verde project plans and specifications submitted to the Metropolitan Sanitary District for a sanitary sewer permit and payment of fees in the amount of 1% of the total construction cost equaling $1 ,667 .20 . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. Medical Insurance Trustee Mahoney moved the Board enter into the proper agreement with Metropolitan for employee medical insurance with the dental option. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. At the request of Trustee Rathjen , the motion was amended and seconded for the agreement to be submitted to Mr. Raysa for review. A roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon , Rathjen , Vogt , Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. 9 : 45 P.M. The President declared a recess . 10 :05 P.M. The meeting resumed. Plan Commission Appointments At the request of the Plan Commission, President Armstrong reap- pointed Larry Gamm to the Plan Commission for a one year term. Trustee Osmon moved the Board concur with the President 's reap- pointment of Mr. Gamm. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. 2425 12/20/71 Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission , President Armstrong appointed Bernard Friedman to the Plan Commission for a one year term. Trustee Fabish moved the Board concur with the President' s appointment of Mr. Friedman. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission, President Armstrong appointed Carl Genrich Chairman of the Plan Commission. Trustee Osmon moved the Board concur with the President's appointment of Mr. Genrich. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, President Armstrong stated that the term of Chairman expires at the same time of his term of office in the Plan Commission. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unani- mously. Buffalo Grove Fire Department Lease Mr. Larson stated that according to the Fire Department lease , any change in the lease requires a 90 day notice and that time has passed. Trustee Fabish stated that the Village supported the Fire Department with housing and equipment when it first started, but that since the Village now has two departments serving it , public money should not be used to support a department that does not serve the total Village , so a way of amortizing the cost must be found. Trustee Osmon read a Statement of Position issued by the Buffalo Grove Fire Department (Document #71-81) . Trustee Shirley stated that tax money is not being used to pay for the aerial truck; that it is being paid for with receipts other than taxes . He further stated that the statement is basicly the same discussion as last week, and asked if Mr. Larson had met with Chief Smith, Chief Winter, and Chief Deeke to resolve the problem of ambulance service in the Lake County portion of the Village . President Armstrong stated that the answer seems to be with a Municipal Fire Department. Trustee Rathjen requested that discussion on this subject be deferred until the meetings have been held and the study concerning a Municipal Fire Department is completed. At the re- quest of Trustee Shirley, Mr. Larson stated that he would give the financial information on the Fire Department for his review. Mr. Larson stated that he had met with Chief Deeke , Chief Winter, and Chief Smith prior to this evening' s meeting, and that it was de- termined that the Village will have the following procedure for ambulance service in the Lake County portion : if Haire Ambulance of Arlington Heights is not available , Long Grove Fire Protection District will be contacted for their mutual aid agreement with Vernon Fire District. He further stated that Chief Winter agreed that their ambulance will respond if the others are busy. A lengthy discussion followed concerning response time of ambulances . Mrs . Joan Sundt presented petitions signed by approximately 300 citizens , recommending to the Board a full charge be made to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for all facilities , service and utilities supplied by the Village and paid for by taxes of any citizen residing outside the Buffalo Grove Fire Protection District. President Armstrong requested that this discussion be deferred until all information is gathered for discussion at a workshop session, possibly January 24. 2426 12/20/71 Fire Hydrant Maintenance Mr. Larson reviewed the need of contracting with the Buffalo Grove Fire Department to maintain the fire hydrants . Trustee Shirley asked if the money paid could be used to offset payment on Big Red. Mr. Larson stated that this is not agreeable with the Fire Department. Trustee Fabish stated that this would be a way of amortizing the cost. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the Public Works Department performing this maintenance. Chief Winter stated that this work should be started immediately. Trustee ./ Osrion moved the Board table discussion of this subject until the appropriate workshop session. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Rathjen recommended the Village Manager have one of the people in Public Works initiate this program immediately. Ordinance #0.71.32 President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-71-32 , an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board approve Ordinance #0-71--32 as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. A roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon,, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Trustee Osmon reminded the Board that he had requested the Sign Ordinance to be reviewed to provide for flashing signs , and also revision of the Ordinance requiring doors opening in direction of egress in all commercial and public buildings . Mr. Larson stated that he would ask Mr. Raysa to investigate this . Mr. Richard Heinrich stated that it is unfortunante the Village has annexed property belonging to a person who is discriminatory. A lengthy discussion followed. Trustee Rathjen moved the Board state to all parties that the Board is against any anti-semitism or dis- crimination based upon race , religion, national origin, and/or color by any individual or firm. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The President voted "aye" . The motion carried. The President stated that he would invite Mr. Kemmerly to a Board meeting to discuss the article in the Daily News . 2427 12/20/71 Special Census President Armstrong reviewed with the Board the need for a special census and the recommendation of Mr. Larson that a special census be authorized in the month of April, 1972 , and that his office be directed to arrange the same. Trustee Shirley moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Village Manager on the question of a special census . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Civil Defense Appointment President Armstrong appointed Edward Yound as Civil Defense Commissioner to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry Schwartz. Trustee Osmon moved the Board concur with the President' s appointment of Edward Young. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution #0-71-40 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-40 , a resolution author- izing the President and Clerk to sign and seal a mutual release and covenant between the Village and John Hooper, and authorizing the Treasurer to draw a check in the amount of $18 ,000 payable to John Hooper pursuant to said Release. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board approve Resolution #0-71-40 as presented. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt , Mahoney NAYES : Trustees Fabish and Shirley The motion carried. Warrant #230 Trustee Shirley read Warrant #230 in the amount of $87 ,222 .22 , and requested that another Trustee move for its approval since he was not in favor of the Hooper payment. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve Warrant #230 as read. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion. Trustee Fabish stated that his disapproval of the Warrant is in the area of the Hooper payment only. Trustee Osmon moved payment of the North American service contract be removed from the Warrant. There was no second to the amendment to the motion. A roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon This being a tie vote , the President voted "aye" . The motion carried. Resolution #0-71-41 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71 -41, a resolution for main- tenance of streets and highways under the Illinois Highway Code. 2428 12/20/71 Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve Resolution #0-71--41 as read. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. 5. Questions from the Audience Naperville Ordinance James Duncan asked when the Board would consider an ordinance similar to the Naperville Ordinance concerning public land donations by developers . Trustee Shirley stated that the Plan Commission has not met to discuss this proposed Ordinance and asked the President to encourage the Plan Commission to study it at an early date. Trustee Osmon requested that the Buffalo Grove Fire District be invited to study the proposed Ordinance and make recommendations . The President stated that a copy would be sent to Chief Winter. Associated Planners Trustee Vogt requested that a workshop session be reserved for a report from Associated Planners . Overnight Parking Trustee Osmon requested the Village Manager to slate a discussion on overnight parking for a workshop session. There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Vogt moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 12 : 18 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Village Clerk Approved this .1.3 day of _'1 ,.,�,.az , , 1972 . L) Aile Igg! . , A 4'I ? A J. J. i IllV :g- "eside