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1971-01-25 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2151 1/25/71 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE , ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 25 , 1971 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 : 35 P .M. He announced that the Attorney would be late in arriving and therefore the meeting started later. All 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, Fabish ABSENT : Trustee Cimaglio Also present was Mr . R. Brandon of Hattis Engineers , Village Engineers . 1 . Minutes of January 18 , 1971 Trustee Gleeson moved the minutes of January 18 , 1971 be approved as submitted. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion . Trustee Thorud stated he wished to be certain that it was clearly known that he and Trustee Felten voted nay reference the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance because they wished to have 2 parking spaces rather than 1 . 7 . AcUitionally, President Thompson stated a Commission has been established to study the formation of a municipal fire department, members being Trustees Gleeson, Fabish, Felten and Mr. Bill Davis . Trustee Fabish has been elected Chairman and the first meeting will be ai February 2nd. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong NAYS : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Fabish ABSENT : Trustee Cimaglio 2 . Warrant #207 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #207 being the General Fund Warrant in the amount of $14 ,609 . 36 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #207 be approved for payment . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2151 1/25/71 3 . Warrant #207A Trustee Gleeson read Warrant # 207A an addendum to the -Gtneral Fund Warrant in the amount of $ 2 , 501 . 29 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant # 207A be approved for payment . Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 4 . Warrant #83 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #83 the Waterworks Warrant in the amount of $15, 536 .37 . Trustee Gleeson moved the Warrant be approved for payment . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 5 . Reports a . President Thompson announced that the Clerk 's Office will be open on Saturday, February 6th and Saturday, February 13th from the hours of 9 : 00 A.M . to 3: 00 P .M. for the sale of vehicle stickers . b . Trustee Felten stated that he attended the meeting of the Municipal Clerks of Illinois along with the Village Clerk and Mr . W. Berth. He stated the program consisted of a presentation by Professor Walter Lewis of the University of Illinois reference "Energizing the POWER STRUCTURE to Build Better Communities" . He stated the program was excellent and should have been attended by all of the Trustees and Plan Commission members . He moved that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to Professor Lewis requesting that he make the presentation in the Village of Buffalo Grove for members of the Plan Commission, School Board and other interested agencies . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. It was stated that his charge is approximately $400 . 00 . President Thompson asked that prior to contacting Professor Lewis , he contact the Village of Wheeling and ask Mayor Scanlon whether his Village Board and related agencies would be interested in a joint venture . Trustee Felten amended his motion to state that should Wheeling not desire to participate the Village of Buffalo Grove should contact Professor Lewis . Trustee Gleeson seconded the amended motion. Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. c. Presichit Thompson then stated that he wished to make comment on the Northwest Municipal Conference Dinner wherein he retired as President and Mayor Teichert of Mount Prospect took office . He stated he was happy to serve as President of the Conference because it indicated that the community is 2153 1/25/71 receiving recognition and has entered the mainstream of communities in the suburbs . He stated he was proud to serve on behalf of Buffalo Grove . He further stated that the guest speaker for the evening was Mr . Lehnhausen, Director of the Governmental Affairs who has been very helpful in assisting Villages with problems . He stated it was Mr. Lehnhausen ' s office that gave its assistance relative the flood control program in the Village . OLD BUSINESS 6 . Traffic Ordinance Amendment President Thompson then read Ordinance 0- 71-02 being an amendment to the Traffic Control Ordinance reference installaion of "No Parking" signs at the Willow Grove School Site . Trustee Fabish moved the Ordinance be approved as read. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning the times called out in the Ordinance . A citizen requested the times be extended since a park area is adjacent to the school site and children would be in the area at all times . The motion and second to approve the ordinance as presented were withdrawn. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Ordinance be approved with the correction that parking will be prohibited at all times . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 7 . Civil Defense Commission President Thompson then stated that the resume submitted by another applicant to the Civil Defense Commission would not be considered in Executive Session since the applicant was unable to attend the meeting . He stated, however, that he would desire to have the attorney draw up the ordinance reference the Commission so that it could be acted upon and the members appointed so as not to delay the program further . The commission will be so established so that they will recommend to the President and Board of Trustees who the Director will be . The Commission will consist of 5 members , the Director and two members to serve for 2 year terms and two members to serve for one year term. Trustee Felten moved the Attorney be directed to draw up an Ordinance encompassing the items discussed . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2154 1/25/71 NEW BUSINESS 8 . Request from Buffalo Grove Police Auxiliary President Thompson read a request from the Buffalo Grove Police Auxiliary requesting permission to solicit for sale of tickets for their dance to be held on February 27th. Trustee Felten moved permission be granted and the fees be waived . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 9 . Request from USO President Thompson read a request from the United Service Organization requesting that he proclaim February 4th as USO Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove . President Thompson then read the proclamation which will be forwarded to the USO . 10 . Miscellaneous a . Trustee Thorud stated he wished to make a motion to direct the Village Attorney to draw a resolution stating opposition to the proposed State Zoning Laws as they now exist whereby the State can rezone municipal land. He stated he was informed that other Villages are doing the same. President Thompson stated the Municipal Conference is discussing the proposal and they are also going to oppose it . He stated, however, that the Clerk write to Representative Schlickman requesting a copy of his proposed legislation so that the Board may peruse it . b . Trustee Thorud stated he would recommend a resolution be sent to our representatives in the Federal Government supporting President Nixon's plan to share revenues . Discussion followed as to whether it would be similar to sharing State revenues . It was determined that the Legislative Committee should check into the question and come back with a report as quickly as possible . c . Trustee Thorud further stated that he was interested to learn from Mr . Lehnhausen 's talk the other night, just how much money the school districts are getting . d. President Thompson asked that the Clerk place on the agenda for the February 1st meeting discussion on the letter and proposal received from School District #96 so that the Board may advise the Attorney of their reply prior to the meeting of the School Board. 2155 1/25/71 e . Trustee Gleeson stated several problems have been discovered reference tapping into water lines since the acquisition of Buffalo Utility. He stated the ordinance should be strengthened to require a larger Certificate of Insurance , proof of license of the Plumber and that there r should be a pressure tap without interruption in service . Trustee Gleeson moved the attorney be directed to draw an amendment to the Ordinance as per Mr . Davis ' recommendation. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously. f. Trustee Gleeson further stated that when the Anniversary Booklet was distributed two years ago , there was contained therein a map of Village Streets . He stated during the past two years , many more people have moved into the Village and he suggested that the Village consider a general mailing to the entire village of a street map and information concerning police regulations and water rates and other information most requested. Trustee Armstrong stated the Public Relations committee is working on updating the Village Map and printing on the reverse side those sections of the ordinance which pertain to daily routine . He further stated they are soliciting financial aid from businessmen in the Village . Trustee Gleeson questioned the time=table on completion of such a map . Trustee Armstrong stated it should be completed in four to six weeks . There being no further questions from the audience and no further business before the Board, Trustee Fabish moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. Time: Approximately 9 : 30 P .M. Respectfully submitted, / (.'--c /je;: /6/;;.-e4-4=- ' Village Cle/ r APPROVED this - day of 4,)- , 1971 . t 7.a 9 o v' Village resident