1971-03-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2199
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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, MARCH 15, 1971 AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
President Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately
8 :07 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, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish,
Gleeson, Cimaglio
Also present were Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney and
Mr. R. Brandon of Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers .
1. Minutes of March 1, 1971
Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of March 1 be approved as
submitted. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
2 . Fire Department Lease
President Thompson read a lease presented by the Fire Department
for use of the Municipal Building with corrections made by
Village Attorney, Richard Raysa, indicating that the Fire De-
partment itself be made a part and parcel to the lease,not
only the Fire District.
Trustee Armstrong moved the Board approve the lease as read.
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed
and Trustee Thorud questioned insurance coverage. Mr. Raysa
stated the lease could include a section reference insurance.
The recommended amounts were $250, 000 public liability with
maximum $500, 000 and $50, 000 on property damage. President
t� Thompson stated he is sure they have insurance since the
damage to the doors was repaired through insurance. Trustee
Armstrong amended his motion to include that the Village be
furnished with proof of insurance. Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the amendment and upon roll call vote the motion carried un-
animously.
3. Food Vending Ordinance
Upon questioning, Mr. Raysa stated he would like to talk to
the Board of Health since he did not agree with certain
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sections of the ordinance. Trustee Gleeson moved the or-
dinance remain on table until the meeting of March 22 .
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously.
4. Report reference Vehicle Sticker classification/
(.1 Recreational
Discussion followed reference a report citing fees charged
by other Villages for recreational vehicles. It was noted
that copies of ordinances were requested and Trustee Felten
moved to table action until the ordinances were received
and reviewed. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon
roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
5. Ordinance amending Sign Ordinance
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-71-04 being an
amendment to the Sign Ordinance. Corrections were made in
Article V changing "eight" to "eighty" and correcting the
number in the title. Trustee Gleeson moved the Ordinance
be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
6. Updating Building Codes
Discussion followed reference updating of the building codes
as requested by Mr. Dettmer of the Building Department. A
letter from Hattis Engineers was read recommending adoption
of the latest edition of BOCA, however, stating that some
of Mr. Dettmer ' s recommendations were in contradiction to
the BOCA and further, Mr. Brandon stated recommendations
reference the multi-family would be very prohibitive cost
wise. Following lengthy discussion, Trustee Felten moved
the Board direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance adopt-
ing the latest versions of SBOC, BOCA, Chicago Electrical
Code, State Plumbing Code and AIA Fire Prevention Code.
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously.
Further discussion followed reference adoption of National
Fire Protection Association Volumes 1-10, Life Safety 101,
Illinois State Code Governing Schools (156 and 157) and
Fire Protection Handbook, 13th Edition. Trustee Felten
moved the Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance
adopting by reference the aforementioned codes .
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Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Trustee Gleeson
stated this is the first time the Board has adopted any
code or manual so rapidly without even knowing what is
contained in them. He stated Hattis has stated the multi-
family sections are so restrictive as to possibly prevent
l' future construction. The Clerk called the roll and the
�./ vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustee Gleeson
Trustee Gleeson moved to table the remainder of the request
until Mr. Dettmer has furnished necessary information to
Hattis Engineers to substantiate his request and Hattis
makes a report to the Board. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the
motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
7. Sewerage Treatment Lab Bids
President Thompson then stated the Village is in receipt
of three bids for the lab for the Sewerage Treatment Plant.
They are as follows :
Flodstrom Construction Co. , Inc. $5, 196.00
2751 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Sinclair Construction Co. $5, 915 .00
119 E. Palatine Road
Palatine, Illinois
Egyptian Construction Co. $9, 163.00
12121 W. Higgins Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Trustee Cimaglio moved the bids be turned over to the Engineer
for verification as to compliance with specifications and
a report to be made next week. Trustee Felten seconded the
motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
8. Memo from Trustee Felten reference Sidewalk Report
(Doc. #71-14)
Discussion followed reference a report from Trustee Felten on
sidewalks which are in need of repair in the Village. It was
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questioned whether these were slated for the Village re-
placement program or whether they were to be replaced by
developers. President Thompson suggested that the Clerk
forward a copy of the report to the Public Services De-
partment for their investigation and a report back to the
Board as to steps to be taken to correct the situations.
Trustee Felten moved the report be forwarded to the Public
Services Department to determine where we stand on the
matter and find out what action must be taken reference re-
placement. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon
roll call vote it carried unanimously.
9 :10 P.M. The President declared a recess
9 :25 P.M. The meeting was reconvened
9. Villa Verde Ordinances/Rezoning
The Ordinances rezoning the Villa Verde property will re-
main on table pending receipt by the Attorney of information
necessary to complete them.
10. Award of Contract for Reservoir at Well #2
President Thompson read a letter from Hattis Engineers
recommending the contract be awarded to Ockerlund Construction
for a bid price of $96, 550.00 plus $3, 914.00 for a mud slab
or a total of $100, 464.00. Mr. Brandon stated they hope to
start on April 1st and be completed by June 1st since there
will be a 15% across the board increase in prices on June 1st.
Trustee Gleeson moved the contract for the reservoir be
awarded to Ockerlund Construction for a cost of $100, 464.00,
further that the Attorney review the contract and upon his
approval of same, the President be authorized to sign and
enter into the contract. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
11. Autocon Control Equipment
Trustee Gleeson moved that advertising for bids be waived
reference purchase of autocon control equipment. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee Cimaglio moved the cost of $14, 371 be approved for
the purchase of autocon equipment. Trustee Gleeson seconded
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the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unan-
imously.
12 . Ordinance approving Planned Development/Ranch Mart
Apartments
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-71-05 being an
Ordinance approving a Planned Development for the construction
of multi-family units in the Ranch Mart Shopping area.
Trustee Felten moved that Ordinance 0-71-05 be approved as
read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and discussion
followed. Various points were clarified and in Section 13
Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee Road entrances were also in-
cluded for installation of a street light if necessary.
Trustee Felten amended his motion to include those streets .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the amendment. Upon roll call
vote the motion carried unanimously.
13. Implied Consent Bill
Discussion followed reference the Attorney' s correspondence
concerning the Implied Consent Bill. Mr. Raysa stated he
thought it was a good bill and further felt it would be
tested immediately, should it become a law. Trustee Fabish
moved the President be authorized to write to our Senators
and Representatives urging passage of the Implied Consent
Bill. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll
call vote the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Request from Mr. Davis/Additional Personnel
Discussion followed concerning a request from Mr. Davis for
the hiring of another full time employee who will be re-
sponsible for reading water meters and will be utilized
for installation and replacement of water meters . Trustee
Felten stated he did not think we should hire a full time
employee at the salary requested and merely utilize him
for water meters . He felt high school students could be
hired to read water meters at a lesser rate. Trustee Gleeson
stated his job title merely referred to him as meter reader,
however, his job functions would be different. He would be
a full time employee of the Public Works Department. Mr.
Davis stated he wanted to have one person responsible for
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meters and should there be discrepancies, he would know
where to go to find the answer. Trustee Gleeson moved to
table the request until he has had time to discuss budget
figures with Mr. Davis . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
15. Election Ordinance
President Thompson then read Election Ordinance 0-71-06,
providing for an election to be held on April 20, 1971 for
the purpose of electing a Village President, Village Clerk,
and three Trustees for four year terms and also one Trustee
for a two year term. Additionally, providing for polling
places and precinct boundaries. Trustee Cimaglio moved the
Ordinance be approved as read. Trustee Armstrong seconded
the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried un-
animously.
16. Request from Salvation Army
President Thompson stated the Village is in receipt of a
request from the Salvation Army to distribute copies of their
publication War Cry from March 20th to April 3rd. Trustee
Cimaglio moved the permission be granted to the Salvation
Army and the customary fee be waived. Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
17. Dues/Northern Illinois Planning Commission
Discussion followed concerning payment of dues to the Northern
Illinois Planning Commission in the amount of $165 .00 which
is biased on population. Trustee Armstrong questioned what
benefit the Village derives from the organization. Mr. Berth,
Chairman of the Plan Commission, was recognized and stated
that he has used the library for reference material and they
have been very helpful and willing to give assistance. He
stated the information was free since we are members of the
organization. Mr. Berth further stated that should we hire
a professional planner, the resources of the NIPC would be
valuable since they have a wealth of information. Trustee
Armstrong moved the amount of $165 .00 be authorized as payment
to NIPC for continued membership. Trustee Fabish seconded
the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unan-
imously.
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18. Correspondence from Siegel & Soble, Ltd.
Discussion followed concerning the correspondence from
Siegel & Soble, Ltd. reference an annexation of a 600 foot
strip of land into the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee
Armstrong moved to table discussion and instruct the Clerk
to notify the petitioners to be present at the next meeting
and present a plat of the area in question. Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously.
19. Request from Girl Scout Troop 782
Trustee Armstrong moved permission be granted to Girl Scout
Troop 782 to conduct a paper drive in the Village to earn
money for a trip. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and
upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
20. Petition for Annexation
The Village is in receipt of a Petition for Annexation for
property on Dundee Road requesting that a Pre-Annexation
Agreement be entered into and B-2 Zoning be granted. The
petitioners are Mr. and Mrs. Stenholm. Trustee Felten moved
the petition be forwarded to the Plan Commission for Public
Hearing. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll
call vote the motion carried unanimously.
21. Miscellaneous Information
a. President Thompson stated the letter from Gilbert and
Wolf reference ingress and egress on Dundee Road for their
property was for information.
b. President Thompson stated he has been in contact with the
people with whom we are negotiating to purchase land for flood
retention and it appeared that they are not willing to sell
their property, however, he stated he has requested written
confirmation. He further stated he has contacted the state
with our alternate proposal and they still seem willing to
go along.
c. Letter to Chesterfield is for information only.
d. A progress report on Well #2 from Mr. Davis was for in-
formation.
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e . Correspondence reference replacement of street signs in
Cambridge ensued with questions arising as to whether the
Village must replace signs with the same as were originally
there or whether the agreement only included street lights .
The Attorney is to check the agreement prior to any decisions
being made.
f. Discussion followed reference the status report from Mr .
Theus concerning the personnel policy with particular regard
to the time and one-half for overtime. Trustee Gleeson
stated it was his understanding that according to the per-
sonnel policy the Police Department would be paid time and
one-half for overtime on normal departmental connected duties.
Presently, the police are paid straight time for overtime.
He stated Chief Smith has established an investigative de-
partment in which the police rotate shifts to conduct the
investigations. This is all overtime work. Trustee Fabish
stated that should overtime payments become excessive it
would behoove us to hire additional full time men to do the
work. Trustee Gleeson moved that regular work, exclusive
of special duty work for builders, etc. , performed in excess
of 40 hours be paid to the Police Department at time and one-
half. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll
call vote the motion carried unanimously.
g. The report from Mr. Dettmer will be held over at the
request of Trustee Felten since the board was in receipt
of the report only this evening.
h. Trustee Armstrong stated that at the meeting of the Strath-
more Homeowners Association held on Friday night, March 12,
an elaborate report was given with respect to Glen Grove and
Cumberland areas and he stated he personally found it most
informative and would like to see the entire board agree to
have the same presentation presented to the Board in order
to enable the Board to discuss things with the group and
assist in cementing community relations. President Thompson
questioned whether this was the desire of the group. Mr.
Shirley was recognized and stated that when the report was
given, there was the opinion expressed from the floor that
the report be given to the Village, however, very few votes
were cast and most were abstentions, however, the committee
stated they would present it to the Board. He stated the
report consists of minutes from village meetings and plan
commission meetings as well as school board meetings compiled
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to answer questions the people have been asking with reference
to public use lands in the area.
President Thompson suggested such a presentation should be
made at a special meeting or information meeting rather
çthan crowd the agenda. Discussion followed concerning setting
a date and additionally, it was stated that Mr . Raysa should
be present. Friday, March 10 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Municipal
Building was set for the meeting.
i. Mr. Raysa then gave a report on the status of the suit
reference the Cambridge drainage matter. He stated a meeting
is set with all of the engineers involved for Friday, March
19 at the Wheeling Village Hall. He stated on April 6,
Judge Covelli will again hear the matter.
Trustee Felten moved the Board enter into an executive
session to discuss personnel. Trustee Thorud seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously. The Board entered into
executive session at approximately 11 :00 P.M.
Minutes of an executive session are not for publication.
11 :50 P.M. The Board returned from Executive Session. There
being no further business before the Board and no questions
from the audience, Trustee Gleeson moved the meeting be ad-
journed. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon voice
vote the motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
Approved this S day of , 1971
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Villa President
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