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1970-06-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1985 6/15/70 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . Senior Trustee Felten called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :15 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Alleg- iance to the Flag. Trustee Felten stated that in the absence of the Village President, a President Pro Tem would have to be appointed. Trustee Thorud made the motion that Senior Trustee Felten be appointed President Pro Tem. The motion was made and seconded and carried unanimously. President Felten made a motion that in the absence of the Village Clerk that Norma Krolack be appointed Clerk Pro Tem. The motion was made and seconded and it carried unanimously. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found to be present : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Cimaglio and Armstrong Absent : President Thompson, Trustee Fabish, Rosalie Kaszubowski, Village Clerk, Richard Raysa, Village Attorney Also present were : Raleigh Brandon, Arnold Seabourg, Village Engineers ; and Richard Decker, Village Manager 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 1970 Trustee Gleeson moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 8, 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and questioned Mr. Decker as to whether any action has been taken on the request to Mr. Edward Schwartz for parkway trees . Mr. Decker answered by saying that Mr. Schwartz disclaims any obligation and this information has been forwarded to the Village Attorney for action. The Clerk called the roll and the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Armstrong moved to table the rest of the old business until the next regular meeting. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2 . NEWSLETTER- 174 Reference was made to the newsletter that was distributed to the citizens of Buffalo Grove. President Felten requested that this report be accepted into the records as an official document. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. 1986 6/15/70 The NEWSLETTER contained information given to the citizens of Buffalo Grove stating pertinent facts that caused the problems with the Buffalo Utility Company, present conditions and future intentions with respect to these problems . President Felten read the NEWSLETTER assisted by Trustees Thorud, Armstrong and Cimaglio. 3 . MR. KEN RODECK, MANAGER, BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY President Felten asked Mr. Rodeck for comments with reference to the water crisis . Mr. Rodeck stated that for the benefit of the people he thinks where has been much confusion and misrepresentation with re- gard to a lot of facts and statements made. Mr. Rodeck stated that the well behind the shopping center was a standby well. The main well is located by the Park Building. The well be- hind the shopping center has a depth of approximately 300 feet and was designed to be deepened at a later date to go down to the 1300 foot level. There will be a total pumping system including a reservoir, pressure pumps, etc. Work was started in February by taking out a temporary pump but while drilling a bit was broken so another hole had to be drilled right next to it. A depth of 1350 feet has been obtained and the pump for that well is a day from Dubuque, Iowa. The truck strike has held up delivery of this . In the meantime, we were able to set the temporary pump back in and the pressure is back to normal. The schedule for the completion of the new well will be about two to three weeks of work and the engine and well pump will be put directly into the system. This system will have a capacity of about twice our present well capacity. Instead of pumping 500 gallons a minute it will pump 1000 gallons ; three times our present pressure pump capacity. Mr. Rodeck stated this should insure adequate water all summer. Lengthy discussion followed. 4. MR. RAY MILLER/SPOKESMAN FOR CITIZENS RE WATER PROBLEM President Felten recognized Mr. Miller, a spokesman for a group of citizens with reference to the water problem. Mr. Miller explained that the reason he was at the board meeting was to direct four requests for specific action to the board. They are as follows : 1. That the Village Board make and adhere to a standing policy of selling its own water to the Buffalo Utility Company, as often as necessary to maintain adequate 1987 6/15/70 pressure in our homes . This sale would stop when the Village system reached its minimum reserve level, and continue when its reserve passed the minimum point. 2. That the Village Board stop all construction and occupancy of new dwellings that are or will be connected to the Buffalo Utility line, until the third well is in operation. To have the condominium construction, or any other new construction drawing water at the same time there is a water shortage in our homes is senseless. 3 . That the Village Board make public, preferably through the local news media, all the results of the study made concerning water adequacy with the third well in operation-- specifically in light of the new construction in Buffalo Grove. 4. That the Village Board take immediate action on the above requests ; that after considering the above re- quests , the Village residents be notified, no later than two weeks from today that the action has been taken as requested, or, if not, why no action was taken. We request that the notification be in the local news media or through a direct, door to door handout. Mr. Miller requested that some of these questions be answered next Monday night. President Felten stated that the board would try to have some answers for them at that time. The Water Control Ordinance No. 70-5 was discussed at great length and the Village Manager, Mr. Richard Decker stated that this ordinance includes the entire Village. 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mr. Elmer Boehm stated that something should be done to lower the Buffalo Utility Company ' s high rates for water and sewer. Dr David Epstein, a member of Buffalo Grove Alliance Group introduced himself and made mention that their group was in- terested in getting the "rascals " out of office and get our "rascals " in. Mr. Ed Mayer, 1038 Cambridge stated that when Cambridge on the Lake construction was started there was a ditch dug that caused his backyard to flood, thereby knocking an electrical transformer out and losing power. Mr. Decker said he would check into the matter the next day. • 1988 6/15/70 Mr . Bill Cummings, Cambridge stated that he gets flooded every time it rains due to this same ditch and requested that action be taken to fill up same. Mr . Nick, 423 Raupp stated that the citizens should not panic as they have done. He stated he feels the Village Board and Mr . Rodeck have tried to do their best to satisfy everyone. He stated however, no one has come up with any comments from an engineering point of view. He stated that he would like to request the Village Board and the Village Engineer to prepare a report showing hours where sprinkling of lawns, washing clothes, and bathing for everyone to see, perhaps the people could more readily understand some of the problems. Mr. Tom Rappel, 295 Anthony stated that he intended to file a formal complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Mr. Rappel also stated as an example that Hoffman Estates Village Board is very effective in that they are able to take action against the builders by not issuing building permits or with- drawing them in cases such as this . Lengthy discussion followed and the Village Manager was asked why the Village Board did not file a complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Mr. Decker said he was making recommendation to the Board at once to register a complaint on behalf of the Village of Buffalo Grove. President Felten stated that he has received complaints in the past and had always referred them to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Trustee Cimaglio moved that Mr. Raysa, the Village Attorney be directed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove to institute a strong and vehement complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission on behalf of the people of Buffalo Grove and to instruct the Buffalo Utility Company to make permanent changes that the people of Buffalo Grove will have sufficient water and sewage. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. Mrs . M. Wlodarski, St. Mary 's Parkway thanked the Village Manager 's office for all the help they had given her and hoped that action would be taken to clean the ditch by the Alcott School. Mr. Lenny Oakes, 218 Lincoln Terrace asked if a fence could be erected by the Alcott School grounds to keep the children from danger. Mr. Decker replied he would follow up this request 1989 6/15/70 with a letter to the School District. Mr. Max Soldenwaqner, Cambridge stated he was interested in the planning of the Village and things to come. Trustee Gleeson stated there is a zoning map available in the Village Clerk ' s office for anyone that might be interested. Mr. Bill Means , 260 Rosewood stated that something must be done at once with reference to the flooding, lack of water and bad service given by the Buffalo Utility Company. Mr. Means also feels that the Village government has done an in- adequate job and the Village Manager 's office is impossible to reach. Mr. Decker answered by saying that if he is not in his office, he is in contact with the Police Department 24 hours per day. Mr. Bill Lilly, Marylu Lane stated that his basement floods everytime it rains and this has occurred for years . He stated that the health of the community is in jeopardy. Mr. Richard Heinrich, Patton Drive stated that he had called the Illinois Sanitary Water Board and talked to Mr. Klassen and if we needed help, the Illinois Sanitary Water Board would be responsive. Mr. Tom Carlson, Cambridge questioned the Board as to whether they were engineers or not and stated that this was his first meeting and he feels there is a communication gap between the Village Board and the people of the Village. He suggested that committees be formed to study these problems and report back to the citizens weekly if necessary. Trustee Cimaglio requested that interested people leave their names for this committee. Also that the Village Board direct the President and Village Manager to set up a fact finding committee of interested parties of the Village of Buffalo Grove together with the Village Engineer to decide and determine what can be done about the serious water and drainage problems we have now. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Bob Sauter, Saxon Court suggested that the Village Board go to the State Capital for results . Mr. Clifford Burmeister stated that at no time was the Village in jeopardy with reference to adequate water to fight a fire. 1990 6/15/70 Mr. Yost, 974 Harvard Lane stated that he has a drainage problem and has had it for years . 12 :00 A.M. President Felten declared recess . 12 :10 A.M. Meeting reconvened Li NEW BUSINESS FENCE VARIATION/WM. EBERHART/250 Lincoln Cze-c.41 10-4a) The Plan Commission recommends to the Village Board that Mr. and Mrs . Eberhart be granted a variance so as to allow the construction of a chain link fence of no greater height than 48 inches and extending no further than that configur- ation and/or perimeter as submitted to the Plan Commission. Trustee Armstrong moved that the Eberharts be granted per- mission to erect the fence in question. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustee Felten, Gleeson, Thord & Armstrong NAYES-4, None ABSTA Trustee Cimaglio The motion carried. There being no further business before the Board and no further questions from the audience it was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Time : Approximately 12 :30 P.M. 4t4,644614---6- Village Clerk Approved/this ,� day of44 1970 Village President