1970-07-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2008
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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 ON MONDAY , JULY 20 , 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 Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong ,
Fabish , Cimaglio
ABSENT : Trustee Felten
Also in attendance were Village Attorney , Richard G . Raysa ,
and Village Engineer , R . Brandon of Hattis Engineering .
1 . Minutes of July 13 , 1970
Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of July 13 ,
be approved as written . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion .
Trustee Fabish then stated that on page 2007 , Knight Hill
Court was misspelled . The Clerk so noted the correction .
On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : None
2 . Traffic & Safety Committee Report (Doc .#70-51 )
Traffic & Safety Committee recommends a survey be made of
traffic in the Village as soon as possible . The Committee
further recommends that metal tags be obtained for issuance
to owners of motorcycles . The Committee feels the sidewalk
along Buffalo Grove Road to the Ranch Mart is in need of repair .
The Public Works Department has contacted the owners of the
property but have received no answer thus far.
3 . Legislative Committee Report (Doc . #70-52)
The Legislative Committee Report will be taken up under
Old Business since it deals with amendments to Ordinances
previously discussed .
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4 . Public Improvement Committee
Trustee Cimaglio stated that he and Trustee Felten had made
a survey of the lights in Cambridge prior to their being
accepted by the Village and have sent a letter to Mr . Richard
Brown concerning their investigation . No action will be
taken until a reply is received from Mr . Brown .
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5 . CATS
President :Thompson stated he had received a letter from
Chicago Area Transportation Study stating they will be taking
personal interviews of the residents in the Community , strictly
for the purpose of obtaining travel information . Interviewers
will carry identification cards and will conduct interviews
from July through October . They ask that the residents of
the Community cooperate .
OLD BUSINESS
6 . Legislative Committee Report (Doc . #70-52)
Trustee Cimaglio moved that the entire report be turned over
to the Village Attorney for his recommendations . Trustee
Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
7 . Plan Commission/ Fence Variation (Doc . #70-54 )
Trustee Cimaglio moved that the request for variation of the
fence ordinance by J . Atkinson be removed from table . Trustee
Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
Trustee Cimaglio stated he discussed the variation with Mr .
Atkinson and Mr . Atkinson has agreed not to put a hedge type
fence bush along the easterly portion of the fence . Trustee
Fabish moved the variation be granted as requested . Trustee
Armstrong seconded the motion . The Clerk called the roll and
the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Armstrong , Fabish
NAYS : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Cimaglio
Trustee Cimaglio stated he would approve the variation with
the stipulation that the hedge would not be put in . President
Thompson stated the Board has no authority to prohibit planting
of hedges .
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Trustee Fabish moved to reconsider the motion . Trustee
Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
Trustee Fabish moved to grant the variation as requested .
Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion . The Clerk called
the roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud
Trustee Thorud stated since there are so many variations being
requested , the ordinance should be reviewed for a possible
change governing corner lots .
8 . Plan Commission/Ordinance Amendment/Change in #
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-22 being an
Ordinance increasing the number of Plan Commission members
from 9 to 11 . Trustee Cimaglio moved Ordinance 0-70-22 be
approved as read . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and
II; on roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
9 . MET/ Resurfacing of St . Mary ' s and Bernard
The Clerk announced that no bids had been received . Attorney
Raysa stated the matter could be carried for another week .
10 . Tractor Bids/ Public Works Department
The Clerk presented President Thompson with two sealed bids .
President Thompson then opened and read bids from the
following :
A . J . Firnbach $4 ,677 . 00
Lewis International 4 ,998 . 00
The bids were turned over to the Public Works Department
to determine whether the equipment quoted was the same as
requested .
11 . Bids - Well Site #2
President Thompson then stated that Mr . Dettmer has received
2 bids and will have two more this week from firms unable to
make tonight ' s meeting .
President Thompson then stated that he will call a special
emergency meeting for THURSDAY , JULY 23 , 1970 at 8 :00 P .M .
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for the purpose of opening the bids which are in hand at
that time . The press , present in the audience , duly noted
the calling of the special meeting .
The superintendent of Public Works then presented the bids
for the Tractor back to the Board stating the equipment
quoted in each bid is identical . Thereupon , Trustee Gleeson
moved the Board accept the bid of A. J . Firnbach in the
amount of $4 ,677 .00 . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
8 : 55 P .M . The President declared a recess .
9 : 10 P .M . The meeting was reconvened .
President Thompson announced that there would be a meeting
of the Flood Control Committee on Tuesday at 8 :00 P .M . ,
July 21st. He further stated he would hope a representative
of the Illinois Division of Waterways would be present . He
stated members of the committee , and board members would be
recognized but should any citizen have questions , they should
submit them to members of the committee or board members .
He stated individual problems would probably be taken care
of upon the completion of the project as a whole .
12 . Reinspection Fees/Building Department
President Thompson read Resolution R-70-26 being a resolution
providing for fees to be charged by the Building Department
for reinspections . Trustee Cimaglio moved the Resolution be
approved as written . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
13 . Lease to Park District/ Arlington Heights & Checker Rds .
President Thompson then read a proposed lease for the property
at Arlington Heights and Checker Roads to be entered into
with the Park District . The legal description of the property
was not available . Trustee Thorud questioned insurance . It
was determined that the execution of the lease would be
conditioned upon receipt by the Clerk of the Insurance Policy
of the Park District , as well as the legal description of the
property .
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President Thompson then read Resolution R-70-27 authorizing
the President and Clerk to enter into the lease . Trustee Gleeson
moved Resolution R-70-27 be approved . Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously .
President Thompson stated the Weidner Subdivision would be
held over pending arrival of the Attorney for the Estate .
NEW BUSINESS
14 . Memo from Fire Department (Doc . #70-53 )
President Thompson stated the Board was in receipt of
communications from the Fire Department concerning the completion
of portions of the Fire Station . Trustee Fabish moved
the request be tabled until the budget report is reviewed .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously .
15 . Police Counsel Program/Cooper Jr . High .
President Thompson then stated that he had had a meeting
with Mr . Gill in which discussion took place regarding
a Police Counsel Program for the Cooper Jr . High School
which will be ready for occupancy in Fall . President
Thompson told of his trip to Flint , Michigan several years
ago for the purpose of viewing their program which was
already in effect . He stated ddtails of the program are
not yet complete and the Board will be kept appraised of
the situation . He stated briefly the points discussed
were : The School District would pay the salary of the
Officer for 10 months of the year , the remainder of the
time the Village would pay his salary and he would be working
for the Village . The Village would provide an automobile
and the School District would pay 101t a mile for its use
while on school business . The School District would have
the right of interviewing the candidate recommended by the
Village . President Thompson stated he personally felt it
was a good program and it has work in Wheeling .
16 . Weidner Subdivision/Lake Cook Road Extension
The Attorney for the Estate did not appear at the meeting .
President Thompson stated that the extension of Lake=Cook
Road must be made to service the Weidner Subdivision . He
asked Board permission to negotiate with the owners of the
property to have them put in the base road in return for
the rededication of 40 ' of the roadway to their property .
A 24 ' road would be maintained with 18 ' easements . Curbs
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and gutters would not be put in at this time . President
Thompson directed the Public Works Department to contact
Milburn to clear the area with a dozer .
Trustee Armstrong then questioned whether the sprinkling
ban was still in effect . President Thompson stated the
ban has been lifted , however , the Ordinance governing
sprinkling will be enforced . He further stated that if
the residents cooperated with the Village in abiding by
the regulations , bans would not have to be put into effect .
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Several members of the audience questioned the Board
concerning the wells to be put in . Trustee Gleeson stated
if the bond issue can be sold , the water shortage problem
will be eliminated since more wells and reservoirs will be
constructed .
The paving of Checker Road was questioned by various members
of the audience . President Thompson stated that Checker
Road is under the control of Vernon Township and they do not
have funds available at the present time . He further stated
the Village is responsible only for that portion running the
length of the Golf Course .
The status of the widening of Dundee Road was then questioned .
President Thompson stated that until another method of
drainage is presented to the Village , they will not cooperate
since the storm water will be drained into the White Pine
Ditch which would be unable to handle it . He stated the
Metropolitan Sanitary District has issued a Resolution
requesting that the State take more care with the dumping of
storm water .
Mr . Raysa reminded the Board that the Appropriation Ordinance
is due by the end of the month .
There being no further business before the Board and no further
questions from the audience , Trustee Cimaglio moved the meeting
�./ be adjourned . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously .
Time : Approximately 10 : 15 P .M . 'fa"
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Approved this �/ day of ( % , 1970 .
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