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
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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-
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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,
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Village Clerk
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