1971-06-28 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2290
6/28/71
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 28 , 1971, AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 05 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 Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt,
Mahoney. Trustee Fabish arrived at
8 :10 P .M.
Absent: None
Also present was Mr. Arnold Seaberg of Hattis Associates ,
Village Engineers . Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney,
arrived at 9 :20 P .M.
1. Minutes of June 21, 1971
Trustee Shirley moved that the minutes of June 21, 1971,
be approved as submitted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion.
Trustee Mahoney stated that on page 2289 , second paragraph,
the words "asking justification for the added expense"
should read, "expressing concern of the added expense in
view of the State's fiscal problems . Upon a roll call vote ,
the motion passed unanimously with the changes noted.
2. Waterworks Warrant #95
Trustee Shirley read the warrant and moved that Waterworks
Warrant #95 be approved as submitted. Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
3. General Warrant #219
Trustee Shirley read the warrant and moved that General
Warrant #219 be approved as submitted. Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
Trustee Fabish arrived at this time.
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4. Monthly Police Report/Month of May (Document #71-27)
Total working hours logged by the personnel of the Police
Department was 2 ,750 hours , total number of complaints was
317, and total mileage of squads logged was 15 ,738 miles .
5. Traffic and Safety Committee Report (Document #71-28)
Trustee Fabish presented the Traffic and Safety Committee
Report, stating that the trees on the west side of Buffalo
Grove Road, near Bernard and St. Marys , have low hanging
branches , and that the Public Works Department should trim
these. Trustee Shirley stated that there is a similar
problem at the corner of Checker Drive and Route 83 . Trustee
Fabish stated that in that same area, the Committee has tried
to convince the State to reduce the speed limit and place an
offset warning sign of intersection and have received no
co-operation. President Armstrong stated that he will review
the correspondence concerning this matter. The President
then asked Trustee Fabish if he had any suggestions on the
recommended survey to determine the feelings of the citizens
of Buffalo Grove concerning the Chicago Area Rapid Transit
System. Trustee Fabish stated that the Committee feels
that before they support C.A.R.T.S . , they want to know if
the people want public transportation and if they want to
support this with their taxes . Trustee Mahoney requested
a copy of the C.A.R.T.S . report. Trustee Fabish stated
that he would have copies of the report made for the Board
for their review, and have it on the agenda for July 12 .
Trustee Fabish further stated that the Committee is
studying the Traffic Regulation Ordinance and will submit
a report at a later time.
6 . Legislative Committee
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Legislative Committee would
like for the citizens of Buffalo Grove to submit, in writing,
and to support with reasons , any suggestions for new
Ordinances , modification of Ordinances , or Ordinances to be
repealed. Trustee Mahon further stated that this Committee
is in the process of inquiring into the question of codifi-
cation of the Ordinances .
7. Finance Committee
Trustee Shirley stated that the Village has begun to receive
the tax receipts for the year and has avoided the need for
Tax Anticipation Warrants . He further stated that the escrow
funds being held relative to the improvements that were
required under the bond issue on the Buffalo Utility Company
can be released because, according to a communication from
Mr. Davis , an inspection of Well #4 was made by Mr. Brandon,
Mr. Ken Rodeck, and Mr. Davis , and that Mr. Brandon approved
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all equipment. Trustee Rathjen stated that two weeks ago,
Mr. Davis indicated to him that there were some irregular-
ities on this well. President Armstrong stated that he
would request a letter from Mr. Brandon stipulating that
this well meets with his approval.
8. Economic Development Commission
Trustee Vogt stated that Mr. Rose, Chairman of the Economic
Development Commission will attend the joint meeting of the
Board and Plan Commission, that the Commission is formulating
plans and will hold open meetings this fall.
OLD BUSINESS
9 . Culvert Along Buffalo Grove Road
Mr. Seaberg of Hattis Associates stated that the cost for
500 feet in front of the Ranch Mart from the culvert that
crosses Buffalo Grove Road to the ditch that crosses the
Gregg Builders ' property is estimated to be $36 ,000 and
possibly $41 ,000 , depending on the type of pipe used.
President Armstrong asked if the specifications are completed
should the Board decide to go out for bids . Mr. Seaberg
stated that he had not made the specifications because he
did not know if the Board would want to go over $25 ,000 .
The President stated that before going for bids, he wants
to be assured that the Village has the $25 ,000 from Mr. Frank
and to determine the source for the balance of the expendi-
ture. President Armstrong asked if this work could be done
with MFT funds. Mr. Seaberg stated that it could be, but
that it would have to be done with higher standards , thus
costing more. President Armstrong directed the Finance
Committee to make some recommendations on the availability
of funds to finance the balance , and that he will talk with
Mr. Frank about the 800 feet north. He further requested
that this matter be on the agenda for July 12. Trustee
Osmon requested a copy of Mr. Seaberg's notes .
10 . Zoning Board of Appeals
Trustee Rathjen requested that the report on the Zoning
Board of Appeals be tabled until July 12.
11. Resolution/Resurfacing Raupp, Bernard, and St. Marys
Mr. Seaberg stated that the cost of resurfacing Raupp,
Bernard, and St. Marys with the Cutler Paving machine will
be $75 ,000 . President Armstrong read Resolution #0-71-28 ,
a Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by
Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code. Trustee
Rathjen moved that the Board adopt Resolution #0-71-28 as
read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Trustee Shirley
asked if it would be possible to withdraw any portion of
this commitment after it has been committed by the State.
Mr. Seaberg stated that this would be possible if it has
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not been spent. A lengthy discussion followed concerning
the different projects proposed using MFT funds . At
Trustee Mahoney 's request, President Armstrong stated that
there will be a report on the demands of the Village 's
MFT funds at the July 12 meeting. Trustee Osmon questioned
whether the Board had enough information at this time to
be able to make an intelligent appraisal on the amount of
money to be spent on this project. Upon a roll call vote ,
the following was found:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYS : Trustee Osmon
The motion passed.
12. Checker Road
Trustee Rathjen asked if the right of ways had been obtained
for Checker Road. President Armstrong stated that Mr.
Gingold of Levitt assured him that he would have the
check, in the amount of $5 ,000 , next week to pay Mr. Sifert
for damages to his property, and that the Village Attorney
will be directed to prepare the necessary papers for the
right of way. Mr. Seaberg stated that the engineering
drawings have been submitted to the State for MFT funds .
9 :00 P.M. President Armstrong declared a recess.
9 :15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened.
Mr. Raysa joined the meeting at this time.
13 . Bicycle Ordinance
Trustee Fabish stated that for the Village to be able to
charge a fee for the bicycle stickers , a fee will have
to be specified in the Ordinance. Mr. Raysa stated that,
according to the State Statutes , the Village has no right
to charge a fee for bicycles , but a cost for registration
may be charged. Trustee Fabish moved that the Board amend
Ordinance #68-12 , an Ordinance providing for the registration,
use and control of Bicycles , to include a twenty-five cent
charge per bicycle for the cost of registration. Trustee
Shirley seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney stated that the
Board should review the Ordinance before deciding and moved
that this matter be tabled until July 12. Trustee Osmon
seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
14 . Resolution #0-71-29
President Armstrong stated that the Board was in receipt
of a communication from the Village of Elmwood Park con-
cerning a resolution with respect to the issuance of real
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estate tax bills , and the fact that many Villages have to
go to Tax Anticipation Warrants because of the delay in
receiving their money, and that they are requesting that
the Board endorse this resolution and pass a similar one
to be forwarded to the Governor of Illinois stating that
the County Government which failed to accomplish a timely
issuance of Real Estate Tax bills assume the entire cost
of interest and other expenses incurred by Local Govern-
ments as a result of the issuance of Tax Anticipation
Warrants and other financing required. Trustee Osmon
moved that the Board support this Resolution. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion. President Armstrong read
Resolution #0-71-29 . Trustee Osmon withdrew his original
motion, and moved that the Board adopt Resolution #0-71-29
as read. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee
Mahoney asked that the motion be amended to delete the
last paragraph. Trustee Osmon denied the request. Upon
a roll call vote, the following was found:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley , Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt
NAYS : Trustee Mahoney
Trustee Mahoney requested that the record show that he
objects to the last paragraph only.
15 . Proposed Incinerator in Arlington Heights
Mr. Donald Schindler, Village Sanitarian, presented a
comprehensive report describing the proposed incinerator
to be installed at the Arlington Heights landfill site.
A discussion followed concerning possible air polution.
Mr. Schindler stated that it must meet state standards .
Trustee Mahoney requested that the President direct a
letter to the Arlington Heights Board stating this Board' s
interest in their plans and requesting that they keep
the Board informed.
16 . ALSAC ST. JUDE Children' s Research Hospital
President Armstrong read a request from St. Jude Children' s
Research Hospital to conduct a Danny Thomas-Teenagers
March against leukemia on September 25-26 , 1971. Trustee
Mahoney moved that the Board waive the registration
requirements of the Solicitation Ordinance in order to
permit the St. Jude March to take place , subject to police
approval of dates . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and
upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
17. Labor Relations in Municipal Government
President Armstrong stated that Mayor Blase of Niles had
sent a communication with respect to requesting the Illinois
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Municipal Leauge to consider guidelines for labor legislations .
President Armstrong stated that this has not been a problem
in our Village, but perhaps the Village should prepare
the way as the Village grows and the staff increases .
Trustee Shirley stated that since this Village does not
have these problems , this matter should be approached
cautiously. Trustee Mahoney moved that the Board direct
a communication to the Illinois Municipal League, forwarding
to them a copy of Mr. Blase's letter, and asking why they
have taken a "hands off" position in the past and what
their attitude is toward this particular request. Trustee
Vogt seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, found the
following:
AYES : Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen, Vogt, Mahoney
NAYS : Trustee Shirley
Mr. Raysa stated that he would write the letter.
18. Proposed Planned Unit Development Ordinance
President Armstrong stated that the Plan Commission has
submitted a proposed Planned Unit Development Ordinance,
which would be an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and
will require a public hearing. Mr. Hoyt, Chairman of the
Plan Commission, stated that this proposed Ordinance was
formulated after studying many different Planned Unit
Development Ordinances from other municipalities . President
Armstrong stated that with the Board's approval, he would
direct copies of this proposed Ordinance to the several
builders in the community, the Building Commissioner, the
Village Manager, and the Presidents of Homeowners Organizations
and invite their comments and suggestions to be presented
to the Plan Commission by July 21.
19 . Miss Buffalo Grove
President Armstrong stated that the Jaycees had done an
excellent job in presenting the Miss Buffalo Grove Pageant
on June 26 , and that on behalf of the Board, he would like
to wish Miss Kloman the best of luck in the Miss Illinois
contest.
20 . Plan Commission/Reappointment of Carl Genrich
President Armstrong stated that, in response to the Plan
Commission' s recommendation, he would reappoint Carl Genrich
to the Plan Commission for a one year term effective
June 23 , 1971, and asked for concurrance of the Board.
Trustee Fabish moved that the Board concur with the Presi-
dent' s appointment of Carl Genrich. Trustee Rathjen seconded
the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
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21. Civil Defense
President Armstrong stated that he was in receipt of a
communication from Mr. Brooks , Director of the Civil
Defense Commission, requesting a meeting with the Board
to discuss Civil Defense, and suggested that this be done
at the July 19 Board meeting.
22. Sidewalks , Curbs , and Driveway Aprons/Reparation
President Armstrong stated that the Board received from
Mr. Davis a list of sidewalks , curbs , and driveway aprons
to be repaired by Levitt and Sons , and that this list is
available to the public.
23 . Removal of Garage at Beechwood Road and Arlington
Heights Road
President Armstrong stated that the garage at Beechwood
Road and Arlington Heights Road had been dismantled and
only a rock pile remains . Mr. Schindler stated that this
removal has been requested.
24. Advertisements
President Armstrong stated that there have been many com-
plaints from citizens stating that they do not want adver-
tisements thrown in their driveways because it is a source
of litter. Trustee Mahoney stated that the Legislative
Committee is looking into this matter and will report at
a later date.
25 . Request from Chrysler Corporation
The President stated that he was in receipt of a letter
from Chrysler Corporation requesting rezoning from B-3
to B-4 on the eight acres of land on the corner of Dundee
Road and Arlington Heights Road, south, in order to have
the proper zoning for the construction of a new car dealer-
ship. He directed to the Plan Commission for their action,
the letter, a $75 . 00 check for the filing fee , and a copy
of the plat.
26 . Flood Retention/Fourteen Acres in Lake County
Trustee Rathjen recommended that the set of Hattis Engineers '
ideas for flood retention on the fourteen acres adjacent
to the Lake County sewage treatment plant be given to MSD
for their review. President Armstrong stated that he had
requested Hattis Engineers to submit a list of projects
being considered and relate it to cost. Trustee Rathjen
stated that he would ask MSD of the possibility of their
providing free engineering assistance in flood retention
in this area.
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27 . Arlington Heights Road
Trustee Rathjen asked the status of the reparation of
Arlington Heights Road. Presiahit Armstrong stated that
he is going to write a letter to the Village Presidents
involved and the State setting up a meeting for this
discussion, but that he has been waiting for the Village
Manager to be available to participate.
28. House Bill 1558
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Arlington Heights Board
had passed a resolution to register their opposition to
Illinois House Bill 1558 , and that he will request from
Arlington Heights a copy of the Bill and a copy of their
resolution to review.
29 . Banning Use of Phosphates
Trustee Mahoney stated that he was in receipt of a letter
from Duffy and Jordon, Chicago, stating that they are
interested in legislation banning the use of phosphates
in detergents . Since the Board is not considering an
Ordinance of this kind, he will so advise the sender.
30 . Noise in Cambridge
Trustee Mahoney stated that a citizen had complained about
the noise and dust from the construction of the Cambridge
condominiums , and asked the President to persuade the
contractor that (1) the dust should be stopped and (2)
7 A.M. is early enough to start loud construction machinery.
He further stated that the Legislative Committee is con-
sidering a Noise Ordinance.
31. Mosquito Abatement in Lake County
Trustee Shirley asked if the program of mosquito abatement
in Lake County is in effect. President Armstrong stated
that it is .
32. White Pine
In response to Trustee Osmon's question concerning the break
in the storm sewer from White Pine Road to the creek, Presi-
dent Armstrong stated that the Village will televise the
line to determine the specific area and repair the break.
33 . Stavros Property
Trustee Vogt stated that the attorney for the Concerned
Homeowners of Cambridge in their fight against the rezoning
of the Stavros property had advised him to present to
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President Armstrong, who in turn will present to Mr.
Raysa all the information concerning their suit, and
asked that Mr. Raysa contact the Homeowners ' attorney.
34. Village Clean Up
Trustee Vogt moved that the Board direct Mr. Schindler
and Mr. Davis to tour the Village , prepare a list of
locations that need cleaned, and report back at the next
meeting with a proposed plan of action. Trustee Mahoney
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion
passed unanimously.
35 . B-1 Zoning
Trustee Fabish asked if a book or stationery store, similar
to the adult bookstore in Wheeling, would be permitted in
Buffalo Grove under the Village B-1 zoning. Mr. Raysa
stated that, according to the Zoning Ordinance , bookstores
are permitted under B-1 zoning.
36 . Vehicle Stickers
Robert Collins , Village Treasurer, stated that according
to Village records , 293 homeowners do not have vehicle
stickers; therefore, the Finance Committee will be sending
letters to these residents stipulating that they have not
purchased a vehicle sticker and may be in violation of the
Vehicle Ordinance. Trustee Shirley stated that he would
request from the Secretary of State's office a list of all
state registrations in Buffalo Grove, and if that is not
possible , the letters will be sent.
37 . Office Hours
President Armstrong stated that the office should be open
on Saturday morning for the convenience of the citizens .
38. Park District/Consideration of Purchasing the Golf
Course
Trustee Osmon stated that the Park District is considering
the possibility of setting up a committee to purchase the
golf course , and that the Board should direct a letter to
the Park District requesting that they take care of the
problems existing now. President Armstrong stated that this
is beyond the Board's relm and suggested that this be
brought to their attention as an individual citizen.
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39 . Questions from the Audience
Mr. Alan Thorud stated that since he is moving to Florida,
he will be resigning from the Board of Health.
Mr. Frankel stated that his address was omitted from the
list of sidewalks to be repaired by Levitt.
l 40 . Letter of Commendation/Mr. Thorud
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Trustee Osmon requested that, on behalf of the Board, the
President offer a letter of commendation to Mr. Thorud.
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 : 11 :25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk 2'
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