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1972-02-08 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2440 2/8/72 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES , ILLINOIS , HELD TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 8, 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :10 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the following present: President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney Absent: Trustee Vogt Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney. 1. Minutes of December 13 , 1971 Trustee Shirley moved the minutes of December 13 , 1971 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen , Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT : Trustee Vogt The motion carried. 2. Minutes of January 17 , 1972 Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of January 17 , 1972 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Vogt The motion carried. 3. Warrant #233 Trustee Shirley read Warrant #233 , in the amount of $94 ,714. 20 , and moved the Board approve Warrant #233 as read. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. Trustee Fabish requested that the expenditure for radio service be stricken from the Warrant and stated that the Fire Department should pay for the maintenance of their radios . President Armstrong suggested that the Village pay this bill and meet immediately with Chief Winter to resolve the servicing of the radios . A roll call vote found the following: 2441 2/8/72 AYES : Trustees Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney NAYES : Trustee Fabish ABSENT : Trustee Vogt The motion carried. 4. President' s Report Wheeling High School Band `1..,., President Armstrong read a letter from Thomas Shirley , Principal of Wheeling High School, announcing that the Wheeling High School band and orchestra had been invited to represent the State at the Summer Olympics in Germany and requesting a letter of endorsement to assist citizen groups in their fund raising endeavors . The President read Resolution #0-72-4 , a resolution supporting the Wheeling High School Band. Trustee Osmon moved the Board adopt Resolution #0-72-4 as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Fabish and Trustee Osmon volunteered to contact local businessmen for donations , on behalf of the Board. Blue Ribbon Committee President Armstrong appointed the following men to a Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate the feasability of recognition for CCPA: Larry Brim, Chairman, James E. Maher, Larry Johnson, John Walker, and John Wilson. Trustee Osmon moved the Board approve the President' s appointment of these men. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimoulsy. Mr. Brim stated that the Committee has met three times and is gathering information on Villages involved with CCPA. It was his opinion that it should take 90 days to investigate the matter thoroughly. 5. Standing Committee Reports Environmental Control Committee Trustee Rathjen reported the progress of the recycling program. He then reported that the subcommittee of the Arlington Heights Environ- mental Commission will be reporting their findings and recommendations 11 , on the proposed incinerator on March 16 . He further stated that v because the technology involved in incineration will increase and because a solid waste disposal study is being undertaken at the pres- ent time by Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, the Committee feels that the construction of the proposed incinerator should be delayed. Trustee Osmon inquired as to the recommendations of the Committee. Trustee Rathjen requested the Village to reinitiate con- tact with an engineering firm to study the Noel report and pursue the question of legal counsel on the matter. President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to follow through with these requests . 2442 2/8/72 6. Committee of the Whole Mill Creek Apartments , Phase II Mr. Herman Soifer, Vice President of Miller Builders , reviewed with the Board their request for an amended site plan showing the removal of all four story buildings and replacing them with two story buildings . President Armstrong noted that the Plan Commission has reviewed this request and recommended its approval. Trustee Osmon moved the Board amend Ordinance #69-12 approving the changes in the Planned Unit Development according to Exhibit B and C, subject to the approval of the engineering plans by the Village Engineer. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : .YES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Vogt The motion carried. Omnihouse Hotline Mrs. Barbara Adler of Omnihouse Hotline requested a partial pay- ment of funds the Village donated to their group. President Armstrong stated that the Board is committed to this donation and requested Mrs. Adler to submit a written request. Mrs . Adler briefly reviewed with the Board the progress being made with their program. Arlington Heights Road President Armstrong stated that Wheeling Township has indicated their willingness to participate financially in the repair of Arlington Heights Road, that a meeting with Arlington Heights officials has been set for next week to discuss their financial particil.;ation, and that the Village 's resolution for $120 ,000 of motor fuel tax funds was approved. Mr. March reviewed with the Board his time schedule for the repair of the road. Trustee Shirley requested that Mr. March keep the Board apprised as to when the State will install the traffic signal at Arlington Heights and Dundee Roads . Upon review of the engineering agreement , Trustee Fabish moved the Village enter into the engineering agreement with the engineering firm of Alstot and March. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. A discussion followed concerning the fee schedule. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon , Rathjen , Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Vogt The motion carried. 2443 2/8/72 Resolution #0-72-5 Trustee Mahoney read resolution #0-72-5 , a resolution approving a service agreement by and between the Village and Hattis Assoc- iates and moved the Board approve Resolution #0-72-5 as read. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. A discussion followed con- cerning #7 of the agreement. A roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Rathjen, Mahoney NAYES : Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Vogt • The motion carried. Resolution #0-72-6 ��P esi en A m t i2n •. rea 2e of tipn , 72-6 , sso u 0. „ecvTrusf:e Osmon moved the Board adopt Resolution #0-72-6 as read. Trust Fabish seconded the motion and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Vogt The motion carried. Resolution #0-72-7 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-72-7 , a resolution required by the State regarding prevailing wages paid for public contracts. Trustee Osmon moved the Board adopt Resolution #0-72-7 as read. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen , Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Vogt The motion carried. 10 :00 P.M. - The President declared a recess. 10 :15 P.M. - The meeting resumed. • Road Maintenance Equipment Mr. William Davis , Director of Public Works , reviewed with the Board the current road maintenance and repair program and the meed of equipment. Trustee Osmon moved the Board direct the Village Manager to advertise for bids on the street roller and auxiliary equipment as presented in the report of February 2 , 1972. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon the request of Trustee Shirley , Trustee Osmon amended his motion for the bids to specify new or rebuilt equip- ment. Trustee Fabish seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 2444 2/8/72 Willow Grove Park Site Trustee Shirley moved the Board direct the attorney to transfer the deed of the Willow Grove Park site to the Park District. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Civil Defense Appointments At the request of the Civil Defense Commission, President Armstrong reappointed Dorothy Berth and Edward Young as Civil Defense Com- missioners and ask for concurrance of the Board. Trustee Fabish moved the Board concur with the President's appointments . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. White Pine Lease President Armstrong stated that the Park District attorney recom- mended that the last sentence of paragraph 5 of the White Pine lease be changed to read, "devices agreed upon by the Village and Park District Boards" , and that the 30 day notice of termination be applicable to both parties . Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the requests of the Park District and make the recommended changes in the lease. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon stated that the provision about the protective devices was similar to the portion of the Hattis agreement concerning our not using other engineering services , because in both cases , parties might fail to reach agreement. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution #0-72-8 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-72-8, a resolution regarding the erection of stop and yield right of way signs per the recent traffic engineer report. Trustee Fabish moved the Board adopt Resolution #0-72-8 as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Village Vehicles Trustee Osmon requested that all Village vehicles be marked with identifing numbers . Building Codes Trustee Osmon moved the Board direct the attorney to prepare the proper documents for the adoption of the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical sections of the BOCA Code. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Public Works Trustee Osmon requested that a door hanger be printed to advise a citizen that requested work has been completed. 2445 2/8/72 Sidewalks Trustee Osmon advised that the sidewalk at 396 Bernard is sunken. Driveway and Apron Repair Mr. Larson stated that he will meet to discuss the repair of faulty driveways and aprons in Strathmore. Trustee Shirley re- quested that this meeting be postponed, and that Mr. Jacobson be ' present at the next workshop session to discuss the report and \J his recommendations . 7. Questions from the Audience Speed Limit/Checker Road In response to a question from Mrs . Joan Sundt, President Armstrong stated that until a traffic survey can be made on Checker Road, the speed limit will be 30 MPH, as required by State law. Lake County Sewage Treatment Mr. Raysa announced that he will be meeting with Mr. Deegan to dis- cuss the Lake County sewage treatment plant agreement and requested that the agreement be on a workshop session agenda for discussion. Ambulance Service In response to a question from Mr. Richard Guttman, President Armstrong explained the arrangements made for ambulance service to the Lake County portion of the Village. There being no further business to conduct , Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time : 11:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 7 — Vi� Clerk Approve• a is day of �L « , , 1972 . All 7/ ll.. e--•reside