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1971-01-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2145 1/18/71 MINUTES OF A REGULA: MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 18 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The meeting was called to order at approximately 8: 05 P .M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag . The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Cimaglio ABSENT : Trustee Fabish Also present were Mr . A. Seaberg of Hattis Engineering and Mr . R . Raysa, Village Attorney . 1 . Minutes of January 11 , 1971 Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of January 11 , 1971 be appro'l as submitted. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . There were no reports presented to the Board. OLD BUSINESS 2 . Zoning Ordinance Amendment President Thompson read Ordinance• 0-71-01 being an amendment to the Zo ning Ordinance reference Parking Spaces . Trustees Thorud and Felten asked that the record show that their Nay vote at the meeting of January 4 , 1971 was not in opposition to the increase in parking spaces but in opposition to the amount of increase . Thereupon, Trustee Cimaglio moved that Ordinance 0-71-01 be approved as read. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. li 2146 1/18/71 3 . Civil Defense Commission President Thompson then stated that in the executive session held on January 11 , 1971 , the idea was presented to the Board of Trustees that rather than a single Civil Defense Director the concept of establishing a Civil Defense Commission be explored. President Thompson further stated that through newspaper coverage and coverage in the "Strat-O-Gram" , there were approximately 5 applicants for the position. Those interview stated they would be willing to work on a Commission of that type . The members of the Commission would then recommend one of their membership as Chairman and he would then be appointed Civil Defense Director by the President. Mr. Raysa stated that as soon as the number of members of the Commission is established, he will set up a Resolution or Ordinance creating the Commission and reciting the number of members as well as their terms of office . 4 . Municipal Fire Department President Thompson then stated that discussion reference a Municipal Fire Department was to be had, pending the financial report of Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson stated he did not have a written report , however, he did have some figures based on assessed valuation of the Village . He stated the tax rate for the 1970 tax year is 20¢ per $100 . 00 assessed valuation which would produce approximately $60 ,000 . 00 . He stated this included the Long Grove portion which is assessed at 8¢ per $100 . 00 . He further stated that the income derived from the fund raising activities of the Volunteer Fire Department could not be considered . He further stated there are other "donations" such as personal time for the repair and maintenance of equipment which cannot be evaluated. He stated it is a fact that when a volunteer organization becomes a unit supported by tax dollars , a certain amount of these personal donations are eliminated. Trustee Gleeson stated it is the recommendation of the Finance Department that the Village is better to remain as it is under the Wheeling Rural Fire District and give its support to the volunteer department in approaching the District to secure additional funds . He stated it is not financially feasible for the Village to establish a municipal fire department at this point in growth. 2147 1/18/71 Discussion followed concerning length of time involved before the District would "clean up" funds . It was stated that the referendum, should there be one would have to coincide with the passage of tax levy ordinances so that the transition could be accomplished with a minimum of problems . Chief Winter stated that there will have to be alternate ways of securing income since there will have to be an additional 3 fulltime firemen added to the staff. He further stated that the volunteers would not, in all probability, be willing to work at no compensation for fire calls and presently the fees range from five to eight dollars for the first hour and from one to three dollars for each subsequent hour . It was pointed out that the fire tax levy in Lake County is presently 8 cents per hundred dollars . Establishing a municipal department would increase the rate for those tax payers to 20 cents per hundred dollars . The rating established by the Fire Rating Bureau could be lessened if the entire Village were serviced by one Department . Trustee Felten then stated that discussion on municipal fire department had been tabled at a previous meeting and should be removed from table for further discussion. Thereupon, Trustee Armstrong moved to remove from table discussion concerning establishment of a municipal fire department . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried unanimously . Further discussion was had concerning additional equipment and housing for said equipment . Chief Winter stated that one of the trucks will have to be replaced and with the advent of additional multi-family dwellings , additional equipment will have to be purchased. Additionally, a South Fire Station will have to be constructed. Trustee Felten moved that the Attorney be directed to draw the necessary papers to petition for disannexation from the Long Grove and Wheeling Fire Protection Districts and for a Municipal Fire Department . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Lengthy discussion followed. Chief Winter stated that he felt such a motion was premature since discussion was not had with the Buffalo (rove Fire Iepartment to determine whether they would desire to become a municipal fire department . Li 2148 1/18/71 Village Attorney , Mr. Raysa, stated he felt it was also premature to prepare paper work of this type until other facets were studied more thoroughly. The Clerk called the roll on Trustee Felten ' s motion and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustee Felten, Thorud NAYS : Trustee Gleeson, Armstrong , Cimaglio The motion was declared defeated. 9 : 25 P.M. President Thompson declared a recess . 9 : 35 P .M. The meeting was reconvened . President Thompson then stated that Trustee Gleeson had left the meeting because of a previous commitment . NEW BUSINESS 5 . Presentation by Jaycees re : Buffalo Grove Days Trustee Thorud stated that he and Trustee Felten had attended a meeting of the Jaycees to present them with the idea of sponsoring and chairing Buffalo Grove Days for 1971 . He stated that their membership voted to accept such a sponsorship and it is therefore the recommendation of Trustee Felten and himself that the Jaycees be appointed to serve as sponsors . Thereupon, Mr. Bob Bogart and Mr. Norm Katz were recognized and presented proposed ideas for Buffalo Grove Days . They also submitted a proposed budget and requested that a $500 . 00 advance be appropriated to begin preparations . It was further stated that Mr. Nick Rubino will serve as Finance Chairman . President Thompson then stated he would thank the Jaycees for accepting the sponsorship of Buffalo Grove Days since he feels it should be an activity run by the citizens thzough various organizations . The President then appointed Mr. Norm Katz and Mr. Bob Bogart as co-chairman of Buffalo Grove Days , 1971 . Trustee Cimaglio moved the appointments be confirmed . Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2149 1/18/71 President Thompson further stated he would appoint Mr. Ken Felten as Liason between the Committee and the Village Board. Trustee Armstrong moved that the amount of $500 . 00 be appropriated to set up the fund for Buffalo Grove Days . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. 6 . Presentation by Mr . Wynn re : Mental Health Mr . Richard Wynn was then recognized and presented the Board with a proposal for a comprehensive youth services program. He stated he was asking for the endorsement of the Village of Buffalo Grove in support of the program. He stated the entire concept will be presented to the Illinois Law Enforcement Agency. If they approve of the program, they will fund approximately sixty to seventy percent of the program the remainder to be supplied by the Villages involved. President Thompson stated that he would not be opposed to endorsement of the concept of the program, however, he is unwilling at the present time to make a financial commitment since the amount is uncertain and further it has not been appropriated for. Mr. Wynn assured the Board he is merely asking for an endorsement of the concept of the idea as presented. Trustee Armstrong moved the Board endorse the Youth Services Program as presented by Mr. Richard Wynn . Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Felten moved that a negotiating committee be established to meet with the Fire Department to determine the feasibility of establishing a fire department to be municipally controlled. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. 7 . Information Mr. Raysa stated that there was a partial hearing before Judge Covelli concerning the drainage matter . He stated the County has refused to give anyone a permit to put in a line unless it is oversized so as to carry not only the water from the retention pond but the entire area that is in the Buffalo Creek Water Shed. 2150 1/18/71 Mr. Raysa further stated that Judge Covelli gave the County an opportunity to present law and engineering concerning the oversizing and their authority to not issue a permit and the matter was continued to February 18th . C QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mrs . Berth was recognized and questioned why the crossing guard at Longfellow school did not have a Red Stop Sign. President Thompson stated the matter would be checked, however , he felt it was probably an oversite on the part of the guard. Mrs . Berth further questioned the new sign erected at the Buffalo Grove Mall for the Foremost Liquor Store . President Thompson stated the matter would be looked into and a determination made as to whether the sign is within the law. Trustee Armstrong questioned the status of the hearings and objections presented by the Village for the requested rezoning of the Weidner Egg Farm. Mr. Seaberg stated he has reviewed the plans of the proposed rezoning on Nichols Road and they are providing means to handle their own drainage , however, if the Weidner Farm does not , the flooding problem will exist . Mr. Raysa stated formal objections have been filed with the County and should they decide to approve the rezoning on the Egg Farm there is not much more that can be done . There being no further business and no further questions from the audience , Trustee Armstrong moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, �./ ViYla e Clerk lage this day of y'C4/:'!%'-fir., , 1971 . illage resident Time : Approximately 10 : 20 P .M.