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1971-06-14 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2280 6/14/71 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE OF COOK AND LAKE , ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY, JUNE 14 , 1971 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . President Armstrongcalled the meetingto order at approximately 8 :40 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, Mahoney Absent: None Also present were Mr . Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, and Mr. Arnold Seaberg of Hattis Associates , Village Engineers . 1. Minutes of June 7 , 1971 Trustee Rathjen moved that the minutes of June 7 , 1971 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion and then stated that his name had been omitted from those present at the meeting. Trustee Fabish stated that page 2278 , paragraph 7 , should read, "The Board moved into executive session to discuss personnel" . Trustee Mahoney stated that the adjournment time should read "12 :12 A.M. Upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously with the changes noted. 2 . Warrant Number 218 Trustee Shirley read Warrant #218 and moved that it be approved as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 3 . Waterworks Warrant Number 94 Trustee Shirley read Waterworks Warrant #94 and moved that it be approved as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 4 . Traffic Survey Trustee Fabish stated that with the completion of 50 hours of field survey, all nec4ssary data will be turned over to Paul Box, the Traffic Engineer , for the final phase of 2281 6/14/71 evaluation and recommendations , He further stated that it appears- that a large mamber og 4$Ut4;0 41 4gcjn , w41 be needed. Trustee Shirley requested a copy of the agree- ment with Mr. Box. 5 . Stenholm Petition for Annexation President Armstrong stated that the Stenholm petition will not be discussed this evening because the public hearing was continued to July 12 , 1971. 6 . Zoning Board of Appeals/Report from Trustee Rathjen Trustee Rathjen stated that of the seven members of the Zoning Board of Appeals , one member 's term has not exp±Yed, and that letters have been sent to the three people who presently serve on the ZBA asking if they would like to be reappointed. He further stated that he had requested Mr. Heinrich and Mr. Hoyt to examine the question of additional items that should be included in the responsibilities of the ZBA by Ordinance . He then reported that his meeting with NIPC had been unproductive , and that he next will meet with the Lake County Plan Commission to determine if they can be of assistance. Trustee Fabish moved that action on this report be tabled until June 28. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7. Buffalo Grove Historical Society President Armstrong stated that in a communication from Mrs . John Smith, President of the Buffalo Grove Women's Club , she refers to the Public Relations Committee Report of September 23 , 1968 , which states that the Public Relations committee would establish a sub-committee known as the "Village Historians" , their responsibilities being the collection of chronicles , indexes and methods of cross reference for establishing the truth of facts and accuracy of dates , to study and investigate the past, writing and compiling of history, to provide temporary quarters for collection and safeguarding of historical data, and to study the possibilities and methods of establishing an "Historical Society" which would eventually become a self-sustaining agency. He further stated that the Club has requested that the Board authorize a budget of $500 .00 for operational expenditures and for quarters within the Raupp Memorial. He then stated that since the Raupp Mem- orial has been conveyed to the Park District, that par- ticular request should be directed to them, but that some space could be provided in the Municipal Building. Trustee Shirley moved that the Board grant the request of the Buffalo Grove Women 's Club with a report from them of their proposed use of the $500 . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion and ammended it to say that the Board heartily endorses and approves the idea and thanks the Women's 2282 6/14/72 Club for undertaking it. Upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 8. Retention Basin Agreement Between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling/Richard J. Brown, Inc. and Chesterfield Builders President Armstrong stated that Fred G. Hillman, Executive Vice President of Chesterfield Builders has directed a letter to the Village Attorney requesting the balance of the money Buffalo Grove agreed to contribute to this project, namely $5 ,000 , of which we have contributed 10% . Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board direct the Finance Department to include $4 ,500 in the Appropriation Ordinance to pay this commitment and to direct Mr. Raysa to answer the letter indicating our willingness to cooperate. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 9 . Construction of Well in Mill Creek Trustee Rathjen stated that in a recent report from Mr. Davis , the construction of a well in the Mill Creek Sub- division was recommended, that a 1/3 acre site is available, and that the money is provided in the bond issue. He further stated that the possibility of this construction should be studied. Mr. Seaberg stated that there is no money in the four million dollar bond issue to construct that well. Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board direct Mr. Davis , with Hattis Engineers , to investigate the feasibility and cost of the construction of a well in the Mill Creek Subdivision. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a vice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 10 . Resignation from Legislative Committee Trustee Mahoney stated that Mr. Bruce Danielson had resigned from the Legislative Committee and requested that President Armstrong write a letter on behalf of the Board thanking him for his services . 11. Sidewalks on Beechwood Road Trustee Fabish asked if a letter had been sent to Meritex about the sidewalks on Beechwood Road. President Armstrong stated that he would direct a letter to Meritex and look into the release of funds . 12 . Route 53 Trustee Fabish asked if there dad been a reply as to the reason Route 53 has not been opened. President Armstrong stated that Mr. Krebs will be submitting a report on this matter. 2283 6/14/71 13. Checker Road Mr. Raysa stated that he had directed a letter to the Glen Grove developers stating that, according to the Glen Grove agreement, the improvement of Checker Road is their responsibility. He further stated that the Board could construct the Road and charge it back to the developers . NEW BUSINESS 14. Proposed Ordinance #71-14/An Ordinance Amending Section VIII D-2 ofthe Subdivision Regulation Ordinance of 1969 , as amended President Armstrong read Ordinance #71-14. Trustee Rathjen moved that Ordinance #71-14 be approved as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion , and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 15 . Request for Motion to Execute Plat of Dedication of Public' Street/Buffalo Grove Road Mr. Raysa stated that he would like to study this matter. Trustee Fabish moved that this matter be tabled. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 16 . Proclamation/Up With People Week President Armstrong read a letter from Representative Schlickman explaining "Up With People" Week and requesting that the Board support Governor Ogilvie 's proclamation designating the week of June 19 thru 26 , 1971 , as "Up With People" Week in Illinois . Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board proclaim June 19 thru 26 as "Up With People" Week in Buffalo Grove , in accordance with the sentiments expressed by Representative Schlickman. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. 17. Appointment of Village Manager President Armstrong announced that Daniel T. Larson has accepted the position of Village Manager of Buffalo Grove. He then appointed Mr. Larson Village Manager of Buffalo Grove effective July 19 , 1971 , and asked for concurrance of the LI Board. Trustee Fabish moved that the Board concur with President Armstrong's appointment of Mr. Larson. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 18. Budget Hearings President Armstrong announced that there will be a budget hearing with the Police Department on June 15 , at 8 :00 P .M. and with the Building Department on June 16 , at 8 :00 P.M. 2284 6/14/71 19 . Amendment to the Village Manager Ordinance Mr. Raysa stated that the amendment to the Village Manager Ordinance will be ready for the next Board meeting. 20 . Dedication of Villa Verde Road Mr. Raysa stated that because of a FHA requirement, Mr. Wolf of Villa Verde would like to dedicate a street from Dundee Road to the Villa Verde project, in light of the delay in the construction of Arlington Heights Road. Trustee Osmon moved to table this matter to allow the Board time for study. Due to the lack of a second, the motion died. Trustee Mahoney moved to accept the plat of dedication of the road and authorize the execution of the agreement to vacate subject to the modification of the type of road to be constructed and resubmitted. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 21 . Questions from the Audience Robert Collins asked if the Water Control Ordinance is being enforced. President Armstrong stated that it is . Mr . Frankel asked if Shady Grove Lane had been examined as stated at the last Board meeting. President Armstrong stated that a list will be submitted to Levitt for repair. Mr. Davis stated that no street in the Lake County portion of the Village has been accepted by the Village. Mr . Frankel then asked about mosquito abatement in Lake County. Mr. Davis stated that he will discuss this matter with the Health Department Lo formalize a plan Trustee Rathjen moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 10 :10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, t,;-/ Village Cler ,411 Approved , 1971 /1 411!!!!!: , _ lage Pre-iden