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1971-02-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2176 2/22/71 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 ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1971, IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . In the absence of President Thompson, Senior Trustee Kenneth Felten called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :15 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present : Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, and Cimaglio ABSENT : President Thompson, Trustee Gleeson (arrived 8 :30 P.M. ) Also present: Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Hattis Engineering, Village Engineers . Mr. Raysa, Village Attorney was absent. Trustee Thorud moved that Trustee Felten be appointed President Pro Tem in the absence of President Thompson. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1. Minutes of February 8, 1971 Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of February 8, 1971 be approved as submitted. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. 2 . Warrant Number 209 - General Fund Warrant Trustee Felten read General Fund Warrant 209 in the amount of $29, 975 .14. Trustee Thorud moved Warrant 209 be approved for payment. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 3 . Warrant Number 85 - Waterworks Warrant Trustee Felten read Warrant 85 being the Waterworks Warrant in the amount of $27, 783 .88. Trustee Armstrong moved Warrant 85 be approved for payment. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 4 . Warrant Number 25 - Motor Fuel Tax Warrant Trustee Felten read Warrant 25 being the Motor Fuel Tax Warrant in the amount of $679.50. Trustee Armstrong moved Warrant 25 2177 2/22/71 be approved for payment. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 5 . Sanitarian Report (Doc . #71-05) Trustee Felten stated if there were no questions of the San- itarian his report is so accepted for file. 6 . Board of Health Report (Doc. #71-06) Trustee Felten stated the Board of Health Report will be taken up under New Business . OLD BUSINESS 7. Escrow Release - Hattis Engineers Report Trustee Felten stated that the Board is in receipt of a letter from Hattis Engineers authorizing the release of the escrow funds requested by Buffalo Utility to contractors for Utility Well #2. The amount of the total request is $20, 924. 35 . Trustee Armstrong moved the Board authorize the release of the amounts requested and recommended by the Village Engineers . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. 8 . Miscellaneous (a) Trustee Felten stated that on October 19, 1970 Mr. Dettmer requested changes in the Building Code. At that time the request was referred to the Plan Commission and the Legislative Committee. The Plan Commission recommended the Engineers review the request since it was not within the realm of the Plan Commission. Trustee Felten stated there is a letter from Hattis Engineers reference the changes requested and they recommend adoption of the latest edition of the various codes . Trustee Fabish moved to table action on the request until the trustees have been given a copy of the letter from Hattis Engineers . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Gleeson arrived and was present for the meeting. (b) Trustee Fabish stated that he had requested a traffic sur- vey be made expressly for the area of the proposed Ranch Mart Apartments . He stated he felt there should be police and fire roads between the clusters for purposes of patrolling and fire calls . Trustee Fabish moved that Mr . Box be authorized to 2178 2/22/71 make a traffic survey of the area. Trustee Gleeson questioned which plan was to be given to Mr . Box in light of the fact that the Plan Commission has recommended certain changes . Trustee Cimaglio stated that he felt the final decision of the Board could be made after the survey was completed upon receipt of final plans from Mr . Frank. Trustee Fabish withdrew his motion . (c) Trustee Thorud questioned the status of repair on St. Mary ' s and Bernard Drive and Checker Road. Mr. Seaberg stated that the bids previously advertised for were to surface St. Mary ' s and Bernard; however, after the winter, there are areas which will have to be dug out and replaced. He stated the entire road should be redone. He further stated they will have to go out and check the area to determine exactly what must be done . Trustee Armstrong moved we direct the Village Engineer to deter- mine as soon as the weather allows , what work must be done on St. Mary' s and Bernard as well as other streets within the Village. Trustee Gleeson stated perhaps Mr . Davis could give a report as to priority of the streets that need fixing. Trustee Armstrong withdrew his motion pending the report from Mr. Davis . It was stated that the work on Checker Road will be done as soon as engineering is complete. (d) Trustee Thorud stated that Arlington Heights Road is in a deplorable condition. He stated Public Works has spread 45 tons of cold patch; however, it continues to erode away. He stated he called the State of Illinois and could get no satis- factory answers . They told him it is strictly a community project. Mr. Seaberg stated there should be a traffic survey done on Arlington Heights Road since the Village cannot obtain MFT funds unless the road is built according to the requirements of pro- jected traffic . Further, Mr. Seaberg stated that when Dundee Road is begun, approximately 980 feet of Arlington Heights Road North will also be completed. The construction of Lake-Cook Road will provide completion of 1150 feet on either side of Lake- Cook Road on Arlington Heights Road. It was suggested that it be determined what is necessary for the improvement of the road less that portion which we will not have to touch to bring it to state standards for purposes of obtaining MFT funds and that those municipalities involved be again contacted with the cost figures to determine whether they will cooperate in a joint project. 9. Bids for Reservoir at Well #2 Trustee Armstrong moved the Clerk be authorized to place a Notice to Bidders for the purposes of constructing an underground 2179 2/22/71 reservoir at Well Site #2 . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 10. Northwest Municipal Conference Dues Trustee Thorud moved that payment of the dues in the amount of $40.00 for the Northwest Municipal Conference be authorized. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Armstrong commented that he thought the transportation study from the Conference was overdue. Trustee Fabish stated it was not scheduled to be completed as yet. Trustee Felten agreed. 11. Illinois Conference of Women Leaders for Traffic Trustee Fabish cited a letter from the Illinois Conference of Women Leaders for traffic as well as a recommendation from Chief Smith urging support of the Implied Consent Bill. The Committee has been working on the bill for several years and urge the Village to write to Senators and Representatives to request the bill be passed. Trustee Fabish moved that the Village President be authorized to write to our Representatives and Senator stating our position in supporting the passage of the bill. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Trustee Thorud stated he would like to see the bill before stating his support of it and Trustee Gleeson stated he felt he would want the opinion of the Attorney. Trustee Cimaglio stated he agreed with the basic theme but would like further clarification . Trustees Fabish and Armstrong withdrew their motion and second. Trustee Thorud moved to table discussion and request a report from the Village Attorney. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 12 . Correspondence from Gilbert and Wolf Trustee Felten stated the letter from Gilbert and Wolf was for information to the Trustees . 8 :55 P.M. The Chairman declared a recess 9 :15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened 13 . Board of Health Report (Doc . #71-06) 2180 2/22/71 (a) Trustee Thorud stated the Board of Health has requested permission to meet with the Legislators of our State in the interest of stating opposition to House Bill #10 known as the Diseased Poultry Bill. Dr. Saidel, President of the Board of Health gave a synopsis of the bill and why the Board of Health desires to oppose it. Trustee Armstrong moved the Board of '-- Health be authorized to meet with the legislators to state opposition to House Bill #10. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. (b) Trustee Cimaglio moved to table the Food Vending Ordinance since copies were not received by the Board in sufficient time to peruse it. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Trustee Thorud stated it is important that this ordinance be passed and stated he would like to read it and make comments . Trustee Felten stated Trustee Thorud ' s comments were not in order since there is no discussion on a motion to table. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio NAYS : Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish The motion to table was defeated due to a tie vote . Trustee Thorud began reading the proposed Food Vending Vehicle Ordinance . Following the reading, Trustee Thorud moved the ordinance be given to the Village Attorney for his perusal and putting in final ordinance form. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 14. Miscellaneous (a) Trustee Fabish stated he wished to comment on a statement in the newspapers made by Mr . Heinrich with reference to his not being reappointed to the Plan Commission. He stated Mr. Heinrich said it was because of his opposition to the apartments around the Ranch Mart. Trustee Fabish stated he could not under- stand the statement since Mr. Heinrich voluntarily removed him- self for self for the hearings . He stated he would not make public comment as to why he did not vote for reappointment, however, he would say Mr. Heinrich ' s statement was completely in error. Trustee Gleeson stated Mr. Heinrich ' s irresponsible comments demonstrated why he voted against him. Trustee Thorud stated he agreed. 2181 2/22/71 (b) Mr. Seaberg requested that the Board authorize a sum not to exceed $500.00 for soil boring and concrete tests in con- junction with the project of building the reservoir for Well #2 . He stated the concrete tests would be made as the work progressed thus insuring satisfactory construction. Trustee Armstrong moved the Board authorize the sum not to exceed $500.00 as re- quested by Mr. Seaberg. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. (c) The memo from Chief Smith reference the communications equipment for Public Works is for information and will be dis- cussed upon receipt of the recommendation of the Civil Defense Commission. There being no further business before the board and no questions from the audience, Trustee Armstrong moved the meeting be ad- journed. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried un- animously. Time : Approximately 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, /-// 7-kelai Village Cle Approved this day of , 1971 111:11Village y�esident