1971-05-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2257
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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 MONDAY, MAY 17 , 1971 , AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
(✓ President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 15 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 Armstrong ; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen
Vogt
Absent : None
Also present were Mr. Roland Brandon and Mr . Frank Krebs of
Hattis Associates , Village Engineers, and Mr . Richard Raysa,
Village Attorney.
1 . Minutes of May 3 , 1971
Trustee Rathjen moved that the minutes of May 3, 1971 , be
approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Trustee Shirley noted that the last paragraph on page 2246
should be read "Mrs . Rech" instead of Mr . Rech. Upon a
roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously that the
minutes be accepted as corrected.
2 . Minutes of May 10 , 1971
Trustee Osmon moved that the minutes of May 10 , 1971 , be
approved as submitted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion.
Trustee Fabish noted that the last paragraph on page 2253
should read, "Trustee Fabish moved that the Board accept
the Plan Commission ' s recommendation on this petition and
deny the Ritzenthaler petition for rezoning" . Upon roll call
vote , the motion carried unanimously that the minutes be
accepted as corrected.
3 . General Fund Warrant #216
Trustee Shirley read General Warrant #216 and moved that the
Board approve it as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Trustee Fabish questioned the expenditure of $3 , 144 . 00 to
North American Heating . Trustee Shirley explained that the
major portion of this bill was for the installation of
heating and air conditioning in the Fire Station, and the
remainder was for balancing the air conditioner in the building .
Upon roll call vote , the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley , Rathjen, Vogt
ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon
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4 . Waterworks Warrant #92
Trustee Shirley read Waterworks Warrant #92 and moved that
the Board approve it as read . Trustee Fabish seconded the
motion. Upon roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
5 . Appointment of Village Trustee
President Armstrong thanked Mr . Rex Lewis , Chairman, and the
members of the committee which interviewed prospective candidates
for the position of Village Trustee . President Armstrong
appointed Thomas Mahoney to complete the vacant two year
term for Village Trustee and asked for concurrence of the
Board. Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board appoint Thomas
Mohoney to the vacant Trusteeship . Trustee Osmon seconded
the motion, and upon roll call vote , the motion carried
unanimously. President Armstrong administered the Oath of
Office to Thomas Mohoney, at which time he took his place on
the Board.
6 . Traffic and Safety Committee Report
Trustee Fabish read the Traffic and Safety Committee Report
(Document #71-25) and asked the Board to consider each point
individually. Trustee Fabish moved that the Board direct a
letter to the Park District , requesting that they take action
to prohibit parking on the grass just off Golfview Terrace
between Golfview Terrace and Chenault Road. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion carried
unanimously.
President Armstrong stated that the recommendation of sidewalks
to be installed on the south side of Lake Cook Road from
Raupp Blvd. , to Buffalo Grove Road and also along Raupp Blvd . ,
from Buffalo Creek to Lake Cook Road should be submitted to
the Public Improvements Committee to investigate the cost
involved.
President Armstrong stated that he would direct a letter to
the State Highway Department to ascertain the reason that
Route 53 southbound is not open from Dundee Road to Route 12 .
Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board authorize Hattis Associates
`.i to draw the necessary plans for the storm sewer on Buffalo
Grove Road and submit it to the State for M. F.T . funds .
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon roll call vote ,
the motion passed unanimously.
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President Armstrong stated that he would direct a letter to
Fire Chief Winter requesting that he remind the Fire
Department members of Article 5 of the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department rules and regulations , which states , "In responding
to an alarm, members shall , at no time , drive their own or
department vehicles in a reckless manner disregarding speed
limits or the safety of others" .
OLD BUSINESS
7 . Plan Commission/re Stenholm Property
President Armstrong stated that the hearing on the Stenholm
property will be heard next week . Mr . Raysa stated that a
Board Hearing on annexation requires published notification
fifteen days prior to the hearing . President Armstrong stated
that the hearing will be held June 7 . Trustee Osmon moved
that the Board request the Clerk to publish a public hearing
on the Stenholm annexation for the meeting of June 7 , at 7 : 00 P .M.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Mr . Raysa stated that in
the past he has prepared the publishing of the hearings and
will do so in the future . Upon a voice vote , the motion
carried unanimously.
8 . Civil Defense Emergency Broadcast Equipment/ Public Works
Network
Trustee Fabish moved that this matter be removed from table .
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon voice vote , the
motion passed unanimously . Trustee Shirley stated that the
revised report looks more promising and that a part of the
Public Works portion of the request can be charged to
equipment of the water and sewer department . He then questioned
Mr. Donald Schindler , who was in attendance , if the "used
equipment" will function properly. Mr . Schindler requested an
extension time . Trustee Shirley moved that the Board table
this matter for one week . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion,
and upon voice vote , the motion passed unanimously.
9 . Payment of Fees Due John D . Cooper , Landscape Architect
Trustee Fabish moved that this matter be removed from table .
Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon voice vote , the
motion carried unanimously. Trustee Shirley stated that he
has reviewed the appropriation ordinances for the last two
years and found that monies were appropriated two years ago
covering various services , such as were performed by Mr. Cooper ,
and that these monies were not expended in total . He further
stated that , in his opinion , this is , in effect , covered in
the appropriation and that payment should be made to Mr . Cooper
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for his services . Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board
authorize the payment of $1 ,896 . 00 to John D. Cooper for
services performed . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Upon roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously.
10 . House Bill #1207
Trustee Osmon moved that the Board remove this matter from
table . Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and upon voice
vote , the motion carried unanimously. President Armstrong
read a portion of House Bill #1207 and a portion of the letter
received from Mayor Blase of Niles . President Armstrong
then asked Mr . Raysa his opinion of the Bill . Mr. Raysa
then stated that he had written to the Illinois Municipal
League for their comments , but , as yet , has not received an
answer. Trustee Rathjen requested that the Board endorse
and support House Bills 1205 , 1206 and 1207 for the reasons
stated in his prepared comments to the Board. Trustee Fabish
moved that the Board adopt the resolution from Mayor Blase ,
which opposes House Bill 1207 . Trustee Osmon seconded the
motion. Trustee Rathjen stated that this resolution is out of
context and that it would be erroneous to support something
as illogical as this resolution. Trustee Mahoney stated
that it might be valid to oppose this Bill , butthat he is
not in favor of this particular resolution. Trustee Fabish
moved that the Board table this matter pending a report from
the Illinois Municipal League . Trustee Osmon seconded the
motion. Upon voice vote , the motion carried unanimously.
President Armstrong , referring to the Plan Commission Report
of April 22 , requested the Board ' s concurrence on the
appointment of Wallace E . Berth to the Plan Commission for the
term of one year . Trustee Shirley moved that the Board
appoint Wallace E . Berth to the Plan Commission for one year .
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote , the
motion carried unanimously.
9 : 15 P .M. President Armstrong declared a recess .
9 : 30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened.
President Armstrong stated that there was one more item of
Old Business with respect to the improvements on Dundee Road
�./ and the drainage retention-detention situation in the White
Pine area. Mr . Brandon stated that the soil boring will
be done this week, and the decision on retention or detention
can be made at that time . President Armstrong further stated
that in a coversation with Mr. A. Wild, attorney for Happ, he
asked if the Happs would reconsider the decision they made with
respect to selling approximately five acres of their
property to the Village for water retention. Trustee Vogt
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moved that the Board authorize Hattis Associates to proceed
with the soil borings , discuss their findings next week ,
and prepare preliminary plans for the White Pine Ditch area.
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Trustee Vogt amended the
motion to delete the part concerning the soil borings .
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion . Upon roll call vote ,
the motion passed unanimously. President Armstrong requested
that the Clerk notify Mrs . Susan Wiggins and Mr. Peter Loughlin
that this matter will be discussed next week.
NEW BUSINESS
President Armstrong stated that Mr . Dave Anderson, Vernon
Township Highway Commissioner was in attendance to discuss
the best way of reconstructing , repaving, or fixing Checker
Road. Mr . Anderson stated that last year he estimated a cost
of $17 , 370 . 00 for a 20 foot wide road, with the Village paying
50% of the cost . Mr . Anderson further stated that now he is
required to go to a 22 foot road and that more underbase is
needed. Trustee Osmon questioned the type of pavement to be
used. Mr. Anderson stated that B5 asphalt , which is 2 1/2
inches of blacktop will be used. A lengthy discussion followed
concerning life span of road, availability of MFT funds ,
maintenance program, drainage , weight minimum, speed limit
and right-of-way. Mr. Anderson stated that he still would
like to have his engineer ' s opinion, which, at this point , he
does not have . President Armstrong then called on Frank Krebs
of Hattis Associates for his comments on repaving this road .
Mr . Krebs presented four different methods , ranging in cost
from $107 ,499 . 75 to $62 , 500 .00 , depending on mixture and
thickness used . A lengthy discussion followed concerning
the desirability of one method over another . Trustee Shirley
moved that the Board request Mr . Anderson to pursue with
his engineers and allow Hattis to continue work on the dedication
of right-of-way and report back to the Board on June 7 .
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Mr . Anderson requested
that if he is ready with his report next week, could he
submit his report at that time . President Armstrong requested
him to so inform the Clerk . Trustee Vogt requested that
Trustee Shirley give a report on the MFT fund status . President
Armstrong requested the Clerk to make copies of the twenty-
year MFT projection for the Trustees . Upon roll call vote ,
the notion passed unanimously.
Ordinance 71-11/An Ordinance for the Conveyance of Certain Land
to the Buffalo Grove Park District
President Armstrong read Ordinance #71-11 . Trustee Osmon
moved that Ordinance #71 -11 be approved as read. Trustee
Mahoney seconded the motion. Mr . Raysa stated that a reverter
clause could be put into the Ordinance , stating that if the
Park District uses this land for any other purpose than a park,
it could revert back to the Village . Trustee Mtyhoney stated
that the way it reads now, the Park District could sell it to
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a third party. Upon a roll call vote , the motion was
defeated unanimously. Trustee Osmon moved that the Board
instruct Mr. Raysa to revamp this Ordinance to include a
reverter clause . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously.
11 . Resignation of Robert Gleeson as Trustee on the Police
Pension Fund Board
President ARmstrong read Mr . Gleeson ' s resignation, accepted
it and thanked him for the duties he performed on the Police
Pension Fund Board. Trustee Osmon requested that the President
submit a letter of commendation to Mr . Gleeson.
12 . Communication from Trustees of the Police Pension Fund
President Armstrong read the communication, which was their
recommendation for the repayment of the amount due from the
municipality, and asked Trustee Shirley if the Village would be
able to commit to this repayment Plan . Trustee Shirley stated
this has top riority and must be repaid, but expressed concern
over the budget for the year. Mr . Gleeson stated that this
fund can become a source of loans to the Village . Trustee
Shirley moved that the Board act on the proposal as stated .
Trustee Vogt seconded the motion . Upon roll call vote , the
motion carried unanimously .
13 . William Davis Request
In the absence of Mr. Davis , this matter was postponed.
14 . Appointment of Trustees to Standing Committees
President Armstrong announced the appointments of the Trustees
to chair the following committees :
STANDING COMMITTEES
Legislative Thomas Money
Public Relations Charles Vogt
Public Improvements :
Water E Flood Control Randall Rathjen
Roads , Streets , Traffic Edward Fabish
Building Edward Osmon
Insurance E Finance James Shirley
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LIAISON TO :
Civil Defense Department Edward Fabish
Plan Commission Randall Rathjen
Buffalo Grove Days James Shirley
Park District Edward Osmon
School District #21 $ 214 Edward Osmon
School District #96 & 125 James Shirley
Board of Health Thomas Mahoney
Buffalo Grove Fire Department Randall Rathjen
President Armstrong announced the formation of an Economic
Development Commission, which will be charged with the
responsibility of reviewing the economic situation of our
community as it exists , and recommending and taking an active
part in establishing a sound economy for Buffalo Grove . He
further stated that he would appoint Mr . William Rose to be
Chairman of this Commission. Mr . Rose served as Chairman of
the Illinois Economic Development Commission for the year
1970 . Trustee Vogt was also appointed to be liaison to
the Commission. President Armstrong will be responsible for
intergovernmental relations . President Armstrong requested
all interested citizens to volunteer to work on the various
commissions and committees .
President Armstrong announced that he has appointed a committee
to meet to formulate a plan for establishing a Master Plan
and make recommendations to the Board . In addition, they
will review the responsibilites of the Plan Commission and
the Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend needed reallocation
of some of the responsibilities . This committee will be
chaired by Trustee Rathjen, with Trustee Vogt , Merrill Hoyt ,
Wallace Berth, Carl Genrich and Dick Witt as members .
Trustee Fabish questioned the purpose of many trailers
parked by the Mobil Station on Dundee Road. Trustee Shirley
stated that these trailers are with a carnival which is being
sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Fire Department to be held in
the parking lot of the Ranch Mart . President Armstrong
instructed the Clerk to see if a proper request has been
made and if the Fire Department has liability insurance for
this .
Trustee Vogt moved that the Board reaffirm their support of
the Park District Referendum to be held Saturday, May 22 .
Trustee Osmon seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote ,
the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Vogt , Mahoney
NAYS : Trustee Rathjen
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15 . Questions from Audience
Mr . Jack Allsmiller , 6 Chenault Court , stated that there is
a lake behind his home , approximately an acre in size , which
is causing mosquitoes , frogs , and a safety hazard to children,
and requested the aid of the Board in alleviating the
situation. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board instruct
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Mr . Davis to spray that area for mosquitoes and to investigate
the cause of this water. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Upon roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously.
President Armstrong stated that the Board will be meeting
with the Board of School District #96 in an executive session
on May 18 , at 8 : 00 P .M. , at Kildeer School .
There being no further questions from the audience , Trustee
Osmon moved that the meeting be adjourned . Trustee Shirley
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Time : 11 : 25 P .M.
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