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1971-06-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2285 6/21/71 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 21 , 1971 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :10 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. Frank Krebs of Hattis Associates , Village Engineers . 1. Minutes of June 14 , 1971 Trustee Fabish moved that the minutes of June 14 , 1971 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 2 . Progress Report on Checker Road President Armstrong asked Mr. Raysa if he had received any replies to the letters he sent to the developers of Glen Grove concerning their responsibility to improve Checker Road. Mr. Raysa stated that he had received only one reply which was simply an acknowledgement of receipt of his letter. He further stated that the Board should continue with their plans for the improvement of this road, and that he would direct another letter to these developers . Mr. Krebs stated that he will submit the engineering plans to MFT this week, and that they should be accepted, contingent upon the right of way on both sides of the road, by the middle of July. President Armstrong stated that he would continue to pursue the acquisition of the right of way. 3 . Plan Commission Request for Secretary President Armstrong stated that he was not in receipt of a formal request for a part time secretary of the Plan Commission. Trustee Fabish stated that a formal request 2286 6/21/71 had been submitted several times over the last few years , but that it had never come to a vote of the Board. Trustee Shirley moved that the Board include in the budget an allow- ance for a secretary for the Plan Commission, estimated to be approximately $500 , subject to final request and final budget approval. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. President Armstrong instructed the Clerk to obtain a formal request from Mr. Hoyt. 4. Plat of Dedication of Buffalo Grove Road Trustee Fabish moved that the Board accept the dedication of the west side of Buffalo Grove Road, a fifty foot strip from Dundee Road, one thousand feet north. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and stated that this will give the Village the authority to fill in the ditch. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Osmon moved that the Board send the Plat of Dedication to the Plan Commission for approval. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. 5. Route 53 Frank Krebs presented a detailed explanation of the reasons Route 53 southbound was not opened. It was noted that a miscalculation of the volume of traffic on Rand Road was made, that not enough sheltered left turn bay was installed, and that the State is not sure when this road will open. 6 . Villa Verde Road President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-26 , which authorized and directed the execution of an agreement between the Village and La Salle National Bank. He then read the agreement which concerned the dedication of Villa Verde Road. Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board adopt Resolution 40-71-26 . Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7 . Culvert Along Buffalo Grove Road Trustee Shirley asked Mr. Krebs if he had completed his study with regard to the work to be done on the culvert along Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Krebs stated that the plans are ready to be submitted to the County, and that he will sub- mit a full report on this subject at the next Board meeting. 8. Sidewalks on Beechwood Road Trustee Fabish asked President Armstrong if he had directed a letter to Meritex concerning the sidewalks missing on Beechwood Road. President Armstrong stated that he would write to the builder telling him to install these sidewalks . 2287 6/21/71 9 . Clean Up of Area on Corner of Beechwood Road and Arlington Heights Road Trustee Rathjen stated that Meritex had promised Mr. Schindler, the Sanitarian, that they would remove the barn at the corner of Beechwood Road and Arlington Heights Road and clean the area by June 15 , and that this has not been done. Mr. Schindler stated that they had cleaned the side along Arlington Heights Road only. Trustee Fabish suggested that the Village give Meritex notice that this work must be done in a certain amount of time, or the Village will do it and bill them. President Armstrong stated that this will be done. 10 . St. Marys , Bernard, and Raupp Trustee Fabish inquired as to the status of St. Marys , Bernard, and Raupp. Mr. Krebs stated that he had completed the field study on these streets and will have a resolution ready next week. 11. Reservoir #2 Mr. Krebs gave a progress report on Reservoir #2 . NEW BUSINESS 12 . Pa ment to Kay 's Animal Shelter, Inc. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board pay Kay's Animal Shelter $100 for their services . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 13 . United Nation 's Day President Armstrong read a letter from Rudolph Peterson, National Chairman of United Nations Day , 1971 , concerning the cooperation of city officials across the United States for a nation-wide observance of United Nations Day. Presi- dent Armstrong proclaimed October 24 , as United Nations Day in Buffalo Grove , appointed Trustee Vogt as chairman of United Nations Day for Buffalo Grove , and asked for con- currence of the Board. Trustee Shirley moved that the Board concur with the President' s proclamation and appointment of Trustee Vogt. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote found the following : AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen , Vogt NAYS : Trustee Mahoney The motion carried. 2288 6/21/71 14. Ordinance #71-15 President Armstrong read Ordinance #71-15 , an Ordinance amending Ordinance #67-1 , being "An Ordinance Creating the Office of Village Manager" . Trustee Rathjen moved that the Board adopt Ordinance #71-15. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 15. Resolution #0-71-27 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-27 , a resolution cancelling the bond on Blanche M. Niemann. Trustee Osmon moved that the Board adopt Resolution #0-71-27. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion passed unanimously. 16 . July 5/Legal Holiday President Armstrong stated that since July 5 , a legal holiday, is on a Monday, there will be no Board meeting. 17. Sidewalk on Dundee Road Trustee Rathjen stated that the new development by Al Frank in the area behind the Ranch Mart does not require a side- walk along the north side of Dundee Road. At a recent Plan Commission meeting, Mr. Frank indicated that if the Board or Plan Commission requested, he would be willing to install a sidewalk running the length of their property. The Presi- dent stated that the Plan Commission should direct a letter to the Board, and the Board will act upon it. 18. Lake County Planning Commission Trustee Shirley stated that when he read Trustee Rathjen' s report on the Lake County Planning Commission and their in- terest in our planning program, he was enthusiastic until he read in the paper that Lake County plans to cut the budget of their Planning Commission. He then requested that the Board act on this proposal quickly. The President stated that he planned to have this discussed at the joint meeting of the Board and Plan Commission on June 30 . 19 . Swaling of Property Behind Patton Drive Referring to a letter from Mr. Davis concerning the swaling of land in the area of Patton Drive and Elmwood, Trustee Shirley inquired as to the status of this project. President Armstrong stated that Mr. Davis is not requesting action on this project at this time. 20 . Incinerator in Arlington Heights Trustee Vogt brought to the attention of the Board a news article concerning Arlington Heights ' possible construction of a 400-tom per-day incinerator. President Armstrong 2289 6/21/71 requested that the Clerk make copies of this article for the Trustees and put it on the agenda for next week. 21. Letter to Representative Schlickman Trustee Vogt moved that the Board direct a letter to Representative Schlickman questioning the increase in legis- lators ' salaries and -_- , -T..�--if i 7, 7,:„ e:Maa. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a,, &, „„• z ,,-,, . voice vote found the following : s �! 321z AYES : Trustees Fabish , Shirley, Osmon , Vogt, Mahoney NAYS : Trustee Rathjen 22. Questions from the Audience Mr. Jerrold Sundt stated that there is a large pit located in the Lake County portion of the Village which is a safety hazard. President Armstrong stated that he had written a letter to Levitt last week issuing them instructions to fill that pit immediately. Mr. Paul Kochendorfer asked the status of mosquito abate- ment in the Lake County portion of the Village. Mr. Davis stated that he is working on this plan and will have it finalized this week. Mr. Don Krocel questioned the quality of the concrete work done in Lake County. President Armstrong stated that the area has been surveyed and a list of sidewalks , aprons , and curbs to be replaced has been submitted to Levitt. Trustee Shirley stated that the Board passed an Ordinance last week spelling out Village specifications on concrete work. There being no further questions from the audience , Trustee Fabish moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. Time : 9 :30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, n ` t ,-_2. Village Clerk Appro AF e• Ailrf 1971 i l� 40 Lei:,4 .��AP!!!!: 11 President L..