1970-05-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1951
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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 , STATE OF ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY , MAY 11 , 1970 ,
AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE ,
ILLINOIS .
President Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 10 P . M . All present stood and recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag . The Clerk called the roll and the
following were found present :
President Thompson ; Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud ,
Fabish , Cimaglio
ABSENT : Trustee Armstrong
Also present were Village Manager , Richard Decker ; Village
Attorney , Richard Raysa ; Village Engineers , Hattis Engineering
represented by R. Brandon .
1 . Approval of Minutes of April 20 , 1970
Trustee Gleeson moved the minutes of the meeting of
April 20th be approved as written . Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion . Upon roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously .
2 . Warrant #189
Trustee Gleeson read General Fund Warrant #189 in the
amount of $13 ,029 . 91 . Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant
#189 be approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the
motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
3. Warrant #65
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #65 in the amount
of $5 ,750 . 39 . Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #65 be
approved for payment. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and
upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
4 . Warrant #30
Trustee Gleeson read Municipal Building Warrant #30 in the
amount of $908 . 94 . Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #30
be approved for payment. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
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and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. President
Thompson stated that Levitt and Sons , Miller Builders , Chester=
field Builders and Schwartz Builders had made contributions
for the purchase of many extra items in the building and he
would like at this time to publicly thank the builders and
developers for their contributions .
5 . Plan Commission Report
The minutes were not ready , therefore the item was stricken
from the agenda .
OLD BUSINESS
6 . Petition/ Gerschefski property
President Thompson read the plan commission recommendation
( Doc . #70-23 - Plan Commission # 70PC-102 ) regarding the
property in question . The Commission recommended disapproval
of the entire petition due to the request for "blanket" R-9
zoning on 5 . 16 acres of the 8 .86 acre tract . Mr . Mark Beaubien
then addressed the Board and gave testimony as to why they felt
it would be proper and reasonable land use . He stated the
apartment zoning would be for 84 units and would act as a
buffer between the residential and commercial . He stated
they would covenant that the buildings would not exceed 35 '
and would be contained in 7 buildings or less . They also
would present final plans and architectural drawings to the
Plan Commission for approval . He stated the petitioner will
offer a cash donation of $100 . 00 per unit to be paid upon the
issuance of building permits , in lieu of land donation since
they feel because of the shape and size of the property such
a donation would not be feasible . An amended Annexation Agree=
ment was submitted to the board . President Thompson asked that
the amended agreement be reviewed by the Plan Commission at
their next meeting and asked that it be given expeditious
handling since the matter has been delayed longer than usual
already .
Following further discussion and questions , Trustee Cimaglio
moved that the amended Annexation Agreement be tabled until the
next meeting of May 25th . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
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7 . Petition/ Wheeling Trust - Robert & Helen Brown
President Thompson then read the plan Commission recommenda-
tions ( Doc . #70-23 - Plan Commission #70PC-104 ) regarding
the Petition of Wheeling Trust and Savings Bank under Trust
#754 and Robert & Helen Brown , for annexation .
Mr . Dennis Hettler , Attorney for the Petitioners was
`./ then recognized and introduced a Plat showing proposed useage
for the property in question . Parcel #1 includes lots 5 , 6 , and
41 , while Parcel #2 is immediately adjoining to the West,
owned by Robert & Helen Brown . He stated it will be a neigh=
borhood shopping facility 200 ' wide and 60 ' in depth . He
stated Lot 41 will remain undeveloped and will be available
for parking and other development . It will be landscaped and
planted with densely thick hedge as a buffer to the residential
area it abuts . He stated they have presently negotiated only
with Jewel Tea Company . He offered testimony as to the need
for such a center as well as the advantage to the village in
increased sales tax . He stated the beneficiaries of the
Trust , Raymond J . and Louis Brosio are present as well as
the Architect , James Ray , available to answer any questions
the Board might have .
Attorney Raysa then stated that the Board will have to
advertise for a public hearing on the proposed annexation
not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days prior to the
hearing , said hearing to be before the Board as a whole .
Further discussion followed regarding the location of
the parking area and road dedications , as well as set back
from Dundee Road . Trustee Gleeson asked that prior to the
public hearing , the road dedications be marked on the plat
and the special uses requested be incorporated into the
annexation agreement . Mr . Hettler stated he would have
copies of a revised agreement seht to the Village Clerk
immediately so that the board may review them prior to the
public hearing . The date for the hearing is set for June 8th
at 7 : 00 P .M .
9 : 10 P .M . President Thompson called for a recess .
9 : 25 P .M . The meeting was reconvened .
8 . Dundee Road/ State Highway Department Agreement ( Doc .#70-20 )
Mr. Raysa reported in checking with other Villages , it seems
only Arlington Heights pays half of the cost of construction
of traffic lights . Discussion followed concerning the
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installation of the traffic signal at Buffalo Grove and
Dundee Road . Trustee Felten felt the County should pay
half since Buffalo Grove Road is a county road . Trustee
Fabish did not think the Village should have to pay for
the construction costs . Following lengthy discussion as to
the need of the light , Trustee Gleeson moved the Board
authorize and approve an expenditure not to exceed $23 ,000 . 00
as their share of the stop light installation and direct
the Attorney and Engineer to draft the necessary resolutions
and ordinances and correct the agreement as per the Village
Attorney ' s letter so that we can enter into the formalized
agreement. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion . Further
discussion ensued as to the availability of MFT funds for the
project and also the need of these funds for repairs to
existing village streets . The Clerk called the roll and
the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Cimaglio , President Thompson
NAYS : Trustees Felten , Fabish
ABSENT : Trustee Armstrong
9 . Miller Agreement
President Thompson then stated the Village was in receipt
of a letter from Rossetti Contracting Company citing a 5%
increase in the original contract price . The cost of the
sewer installation to serve the Miller Property is $130 ,693 . 50 .
This price is to be incorporated into the agreement proposed
to be entered into by the Village and Miller Builders . The
proposed agreement was then read .
Trustee Gleeson stated he felt the Village should not
be obliged to pay interest since the benefits derived from
the construction of the sewer would inure to Miller Builders .
The method of repayment was also questioned . Trustee Gleeson
felt Miller Builders should bear the cost of the construction
since the Village would put in the sewer when the bond issue
sold and since Miller desired it sooner , the cost should be
theirs . Following further discussion , Attorney Raysa asked
for the opinion of the Board regarding the agreement so
that he could further negotiate the terms of the agreement.
The Clerk called a poll of the Board with the following
results :
Trustee Felten felt if the interest cost were eliminated
the contract would not be objectionable .
Trustee Gleeson felt the developer should be responsible
for the entire cost .
Trustee Thorud felt if the interest were eliminated the
contract would be permissible and felt the Village had an
obligation to provide sewer facilities under the preannexation
agreement .
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Trustee Fabish felt the interest should be eliminated .
Trustee Cimaglio felt the interest should be eliminated
but the Village should pay the cost when the bonds were sold .
Trustee Gleeson stated that he felt the Village could
cooperate with Miller Builders in recapturing the costs from
other property owners who would benefit from the construction .
`./ He stated he realized the Village had a commitment to provide
services , however he felt there should be a certain investment
on the part of the developer . Attorney Raysa stated he would
contact the attorney for Miller to rework the contract according
to the desires of the Board and report back with the results .
10 . Food Service and Food Establishment Ordinance
Trustee Cimaglio moved the Ordinance be removed from
the table . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll
call vote the motion carried unanimously .
President Thompson called for questions regarding the
proposed ordinance . Following clarification of the various
sections and minor corrections , Trustee Felten moved Ordinance
0-70-8 be approved and passed . Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion . Upon roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : None
ABSENT : Trustee Armstrong
Trustee Cimaglio moved that the Clerk make copies available
in pamphlet form in lieu of publication in the paper. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
NEW BUSINESS
11 . Letter from Harris Trust ( Doc . #70-32 )
President Thompson_ read a letter from Harris Trust and
Savings regarding coupons for May 1st interest on the Waterwork
and Sewer Revenue Bonds . Trustee Gleeson moved the Board
• authorize Harris Trust & Savings to detach and return the
coupons to the Village Clerk for destruction . Trustee Felten
seconded the motion and on roll call vote the motion carried
unanimously .
12 . Proposed Amendment - Water & Sewer Ordinance
Trustee Gleeson moved the proposed ordinance be tabled
for the next meeting to allow trustees more time for study .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
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13 . Farrington Ditch/Whistle Tube
Discussion followed regarding the installation of the
whistle tube . Manager Decker reported that no contractor
responded to the Bid Notice published in the newpaper .
He stated bids were then sought individually and the lowest
one received was from Rossetti Contracting for $1 ,400 . 00 .
The other bids received were for $2 ,000 . 00 and $2 , 100 . 00 .
Mr . Decker recommended that the Board authorize him to sign
the contract with Rossetti Contracting Co .
Trustee Felten moved that the Village Manager be
authorized to sign the contract with Rossetti Contracting
to install the whistle tube , not to exceed $1 ,400 . 00 .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call
the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : None
ABSENT : Trustee Armstrong
14 . Communications
President Thompson read a letter from Trustee Felten ,
Pollution Control Representative , (Doc . #70-33 ) , reporting
that 23 Wheeling High School students and 1 Forest View High
School student volunteered time and labor to clean streams
within the Community . Nine truckloads of debris were removed
from the Buffalo Creek . President Thompson read the names
submitted on the letter and extended thanks on behalf of
the people of Buffalo Grove .
15 . Miscellaneous
Trustee Cimaglio questioned whether approval easements
have been received for the street lights in Ballantrae .
Mr . Decker stated he has not received them, to date .
Mr. Decker then stated that the Village will go into
a computer billing process for the water bills . He stated
the lowest bid was received from Chicago Tabulating .
President Thompson stated that the prices received were
far below the cost which the Village now expends in having
the bills typed and mailed by Village employees .
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There being no further business and no questions from the
audience , Trustee C inaglio moved the meeting be adjounred .
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
TIME : Approximately 11 : 55P .M .
Village Cl rk
Approved this AS day of , 1970 .
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