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1972-04-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2469 4/17/72 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 17 , 1972 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . In the absence of the President, the Clerk called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :10 P.M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the following: Present: Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney. Trustee Rathjen arrived at approximately 8 :25 P.M. Absent: President Armstrong Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, arrived at 8 :35 P.M. and Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney , arrived at 9 :30 P.M. Trustee Shirley moved Trustee Fabish serve as president pro tem. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion , and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Fabish took the President' s place at the dais . 1. Minutes of April 3 , 1972 Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of April 3 , 1972 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley, Osmon , Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. 2 . Minutes of Continued Meeting, April 10 , 1972 Trustee Mahoney moved the minutes of the continued meeting held April 10 , 1972 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT : Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. 3. Warrant #238 Trustee Shirley read Warrant #238 , in the amount of $201 ,697. 68 , and moved for its approval. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. 2470 4/17/72 Trustee Fabish questioned the expenditure for Civil Defense radios. Robert Collins , Village Treasurer, explained that half of the radios was on the last Warrant, and this represents the remainder. Trustee Osmon questioned the expenditure for plastic seat covers for squad cars . Trustee Shirley suggested heavy duty seat covers be considered for new squad cars . Trustee Osmon questioned the expenditure for fuel treatment. William Davis , Director of Public Works , explained that this is a gasoline additive that will allow more miles per gallon. A roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None ABSENT: Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Name The Raccoon Contest Mr. Tom Dame , Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee, stated that the winners of the "Name the Raccoon Contest" have been selected and awards would be given at this time. Mr. Ted Uskali of the Buffalo Grove Jaycees presented $25 bonds to Kurt Bergen, Elisa Chiprin, Ronnie Grennan, and Pamela Melroy. He then presented a $50 bond to the first place winner, Sharon McGowan, who gave the name , "Curb It" , to the recycling raccoon. 1 Trustee Shirley and Trustee Fabish presented a plaque to Miss McGowan. Trustee Rathjen arrived at this time. 5. President's Report Flooding Because of flooding on Sunday due to the heavy rain , Trustee Fabish stated that the Public Works Director has requested home- owners to report their flooding in order to establish a pattern. He further stated that all lift stations functioned with no problem, but that the main problem was that the sanitary system was being infiltrated with excessive amounts of storm water. Richard Heinrich reported that the property owned by the Arch- dioses still floods . Trustee Fabish requested the Clerk to ask Mr. Larson to seek co-operation from the Archdioses for further flood control. Mr. Jim Broskow, 258 Lincoln Terrace , was present to complain that his home suffered sewage backup as a result of the rain. Trustee Fabish requested Mr. Davis to investigate this matter. Mr. Seaberg arrived at this time. 2471 4/17/72 In response to a question from Mr. Broskow, Trustee Fabish stated that it is illegal to hook sump pumps and drains into the sanitary sewer, and that the Village plans to conduct dye and smoke tests to determine the location of these illegal connections . In response to a question from Mr. Broskow, it was determined to look into the possibility of installing check valves in the sewers where sewage backup occurs. Mr. Davis stated that televising of selected areas and making repairs will be done soon. Trustee Shirley stated that recently the Board approved a drainage project along Dundee Road and are involved with Cook and Lake Counties in their consideration for a major retention basin on the Buffalo Creek west of Arlington Heights Road and that these projects will help control flooding; and, that the Public Works Department is working on specific flooding within the Village. He requested a future workshop session deal with this problem. Mr. Raysa arrived at this time. Village Manager's Report Trustee Fabish reviewed with the Board the Summary of Administrative Activities for the month of March , 1972. Lake Cook Road Trustee Fabish requested Mr. Seaberg to investigate the possibil- ity of installing a guard rail on the south side of Lake Cook Road at various bends in the road. 6. Committee of the Whole Arlington Heights Road Trustee Fabish stated that Mr. Larson has advised that the State requires all agreements to be executed prior to the awarding of contracts on Arlington Heights Road, and that Cook County cannot spend their funds until the road has been placed upon the County highway system. Mr. George March of Alstot and March advised that the County is working on this , that the last six inches were de- leted from the pavement, that the County will construct this with their own forces , and that they forsee no problems . He further stated that the agreements with Wheeling Township and Arlington Heights have been held waiting for the exact cost. The low bidder on the reconstruction of the road was Milburn Brothers , in the amount of $110 ,935 . 86 . At the request of Mr. March, Trustee Shirley moved the Board authorize Alstot and March to meet with Milburn Brothers in order 2472 4/17/72 to be ready for construction as soon as agreements are executed and the contract awarded. 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. In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. March stated the State should advertise for bids on the realignment of Arlington Heights Road on June 9 , 1972. Trustee Fabish read the amount of bids , as follows : Milburn Brothers $110 ,935. 86 Lakeland Construction 152 ,448. 75 Eric Bolander 129 ,917. 47 Arrow Road 153 ,267.55 Trustee Shirley noted that the Lake County portion of the Road will be repaired by Lake County the first of June, 1972 . Appearance Commission The Board reviewed the proposed Ordinance establishing an Appear- ance Code. Trustee Fabish stated that Mr. Larson questions the review of public buildings and lands. Trustee Osmon suggested the word "morals" in Section 2 A be changed. A lengthy discussion took place regarding the inclusion of single family dwellings. Trustee Mahoney recommended the inclusion of a notice of public hearing to be sent to neighboring property owners. Trustee Mahoney recommended in Section 4 , second sentence , the word "reasonable" be inserted after "All" , and in Section 17 , last II paragraph, the required vote be changed to majority. Trustee Rathjen recommended the Commission be advisory in the same manner as the Plan Commission. Mr. Raysa stated that he would revamp the Ordinance for the next Board meeting. Liquor on Election Day Trustee Mahoney moved the Board direct Mr. Raysa to prepare the proper form of amendment to the Liquor Control Ordinance to allow the sale of liquor on election day and on Sundays. 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. 2473 4/17/72 Annexation Request Trustee Shirley moved the request for annexation from Robert J. Simonson be turned over to the Plan Commission for review. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Agreement/A.R.C. Associates Trustee Fabish read the agreement with A.R.C. Associates for a Buffalo Grove Golf Course feasibility study. Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept the agreement as read. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. Mr. Raysa advised that a time limitation be included. A lengthy discussion followed. Trustee Osmon amended his motion to include the time limitation of 120 days from the date of approval. There being no second, Trustee Osmon withdrew his entire motion. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board accept the agreement as read with the inclusion of a 90 day time limitation and more clarification on Part 7. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen , Vogt, Mahoney NAYES : None The motion carried. 7. Questions Fence Ordinance Trustee Vogt questioned the 5 ft. height limitation of fences and a lengthy discussion followed regarding the enforcement thereof. Cambridge Rezoning In response to a question from Trustee Vogt, Mr. Seaberg explained that the rezoning in Cambridge is to bring the zoning up to the existing homes built. Census In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, the Clerk stated that the census will be finished on Thursday. I Bicycles Trustee Mahoney requested the Clerk to check with the Police to see if anything can be done about bicycles without lig pf and reflectors for the protection of the bicycle ridersf'-fE was his feeling that a warning should be given and a citation issued the second time. 2474 4/17/72 Checker Road In response to a question from Mr. Cosmo, Trustee Shirley stated that the speed limit on Checker Road has been set at 45 m.p.h. There being no further questions , Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 10 :40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Village Clerk Approve. s ,dif t day of , 1972. I / 41.4 lag trresiden V