1972-04-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2462
4/3/72
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES ,
ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The President called the meeting to order at approximately
8 :20 P .M. Those 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, Vogt, Mahoney
Also present was Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney. Mr.
Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, arrived at approximately
9 : 00 P .M.
1. Minutes of March 20 , 1972
Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of March 20 , 1972 , be approved
as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen , Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
2 . Warrant #237
Trustee Shirley read Warrant #237 , in the amount of $108 ,001 . 95 ,
and moved for its approval. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Vogt, Trustee Shirley
stated that the payments to Hattis Associates are for services
performed prior to the new Hattis contract. A roll call vote
found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
3 . President ' s Report
President Armstrong announced that Mr. Larson has been hospital-
ized and that he is hopeful for his early return to the office .
Liquor Sales
Trustee Fabish requested that discussion of the sale of liquor
on election day be on the April 17 agenda.
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Police Study
Because he has had many questions regarding the police study,
Trustee Fabish requested that it be discussed at a Workshop
Session. President Armstrong stated that this will be done
when Mr. Larson is able to attend.
4 . Committee of the Whole
Achim B 'nai B'rith Lodge
Mr. Richard Heinrich, Chairman of Anti-Defamation League affairs
for Achim B 'nai B 'rith Lodge, stated that the Kemmerly Realty
newsletter, which contains several references highly derogatory
to persons of the Jewish faith, is of great concern not only to
the Jewish community, but to many groups in the Village . He
then presented a letter of protest signed by all Jewish organi-
zations in the area and requested the President to use his good
office to request an explanation from Mr. Kemmerly. The Presi-
dent stated that he will again telephone and direct a letter to
Mr. Kemmerly indicating continued concern of the Jewish Community,
the Village Board , and all citizens of Buffalo Grove .
Ordinance #0-72-11
Trustee Mahoney read Ordinance #0-72-11 , an ordinance regulating
temporary food service establishments . Trustee Osmon moved the
Board approve Ordinance #0-72-11 as read. Trustee Shirley seconded.
In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Schindler, Health
Officer, stated that he would investigate the regulations regarding
the transportation of human waste in Lake County. In response to a
question from Trustee Shirley, President Armstrong stated that tem-
porary business licenses could be granted to charitable organizations
with a waiver of fees . Trustee Osmon requested that required hair
restraints be itemized and that vermin be defined. Trustee Rathjen
questioned the use of "etc" . Trustee Osmon amended the motion to
be subject to Mr. Raysa 's review. Trustee Shirley seconded , and a
roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt , Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Appearance Control Commission
Trustee Vogt read the Glenview Ordinance creatingAppearance
g an PP Control Commission and moved the Board direct the Attorney to
prepare an Ordinance to establish a Buffalo Grove Appearance
Control Commission to be known as Ordinance #0-72-12 . Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion. Ron Helms stated that he will be
meeting with Carl Genrich to discuss the relationship of the
Plan Commission and the Appearance Control Commission. The
President requested a resume of this discussion. The President
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requested Mr. Helms to inquire as to the reason residential
dwellings were excluded from control. It was decided that
the Buffalo Grove Appearance Control Commission be an advisory
body to the Board and it was also decided that the Ordinance
stipulate the ideal composition of the Commission but not
restrictive. Upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
Renovation of Well #3
President Armstrong read Mr. Raysa' s comments regarding the
contract with J. P. Miller Artesian Well Company for the
rehabilitation of Well #3 . Mr. Raysa was concerned that the
contract offered no guarantee of work or equipment and that
the penalty clause had been eliminated. Trustee Osmon suggested
adding a clause providing for revocation of the contract for
cause. Mr. Seaberg advised that a guarantee on work performed
and an on equipment for one year from date of acceptance should
be obtained. The President stated that Mr. Davis , upon the
advise of Alvord, Burdick & Howson, has recommended a Change
Order in the amount of $345 .00 to cover the recommended larger
thrust bearing and tailpipe with strainer. Trustee Rathjen
moved the Board accept the contract subject to the one year
performance guarantee and accepting the changes totaling
$345 . 00 as recommended by Mr. Davis . Trustee Mahoney seconded
the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : Trustee Osmon
The motion carried.
10 : 10 P .M. - The President declared a recess .
10 :25 P .M. - The meeting resumed .
Ordinance #0-72-13
Trustee Fabish read Ordinance #0-72-13 , an Ordinance regulating
food vending vehicles . Trustee Osmon moved the Board adopt
Ordinance #0-72-13 , as read. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion.
At the request of Trustee Mahoney , Trustee Osmon amended the mo-
tion to be subject to review of the attorney. Trustee Mahoney
seconded, and a roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Sale of Real Estate to the Park District
President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-72-14 , an ordinance
regarding the sale of real estate to the Park District. He
then read the stipulations referred to in Section 1 , which were
the legal descriptions of the easements . Trustee Shirley
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moved the Board adopt Ordinance #0-72-14 as read . Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion and requested that in the future ,
a common description of the property be included. At the
request of Trustee Rathjen, Trustee Shirley amended his
motion to be subject to the insertion of the total dollars
based upon the original purchase of the Village . Trustee
Osmon seconded , and a roll call vote found the following :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYES : None
The motion carried.
Lake County Sewage Treatment Facility
President Armstrong introduced Robert Degan, Director of Public
Works for Lake County, Wayne Benjamin of Benjamin and Lang,
financial consultants, and William Davis , Buffalo Grove Public
Works Director, who, along with Mr. Raysa, have been drafting
the agreement for sewage disposal for the Lake County portion
of the Village. President Armstrong read the agreement. A
lengthy discussion followed regarding various aspects of the
agreement. Because there were objections to Exhibit B, a map
reflecting Buffalo Grove ' s sphere of influence , and questions
regarding the Village bond retirement payments , it was decided
to continue the meeting until April 10 , to allow time to inves-
tigate these matters before taking action on the agreement.
5 . Questions From The Audience
Checker Road
Because the traffic survey has been completed for Checker Road,
Trustee Shirley moved the Board direct the attorney to prepare
the proper ordinance to establish the speed limit on Checker
Road. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote ,
the motion passed unanimously.
Naperville Ordinance
President Armstrong announced that an informal workshop meeting
has been scheduled for Thursday, April 6 , to discuss the Naper-
ville Ordinance with developers in the community. Meetings with
the School Districts and Park District will be scheduled . Trustee
C/ Shirley
requested minutes be taken.
Park District Land
In response to a question from Paul Kochendorfer, President
Armstrong stated that the zoning on the land sold to the Park
District is "Public Use" .
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Rezoning Request/Harold Friedman
President Armstrong announced that he was in receipt of a
request from Harold Friedman for rezoning of the Buffalo
Grove Golf Course for a Planned Unit Development. Trustee
Osmon moved the Board table discussion of this request.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote ,
the motion passed unanimously.
There being no further questions from the audience , Trustee
Osmon moved the meeting be continued to 8 : 00 P .M. , April 10 .
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote ,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time : 12 :00 Midnight.
Respectfully submitted,
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Village Clerk
Approved this /7 day of , 1972
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