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1970-09-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2059 9/21/70 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 , 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President 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 ( arrived 8 : 45 P .M . ) Also present were Mr. R. Brandon from Hattis Engineering and Mr . R. Raysa, Village Attorney . 1 . Minutes of September 14 , 1970 Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of September 14 , 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Trustee Fabish stated he felt the words "to discuss personnel" should be added to the motion to enter into executive session. Trustee Cimaglio amended his motion and Trustee Armstrong amended his second to comply. The Clerk called the roll and the motion as amended carried unanimously. There were no reports before the Board OLD BUSINESS 2 . Request for Bids for Heater in Fire Station Trustee Cimaglio moved the Village Engineer be directed to draw up specifications for the heating units required in the Fire Station and further that the Clerk be directed to advertise for bids . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2060 9/21/70 3 . Checker Road Improvement President Thompson then questioned Mr . Raysa as to whether he had contacted the property owners fronting on Checker Road. Mr. Raysa stated he contacted Mr . Friedman and Mr. Friedman stated as far as he was concerned he had no obligation for paving Checker Road since it would be of no benefit to him. He further stated that he felt the Village would have a difficult time proving benefits in a Special Assessment . Mr . Raysa stated he did not contact Mr . Wild. Discussion then ensued concerning the ramifications of Special Assessment. Mr . Raysa stated it is an involved process since it must go before the Courts . Trustee Gleeson stated that he would prefer to use MFT funds however, before approval would be received it would take 3 months , also, they require that bids be obtained. President Thompson then questioned Mr . Anderson of Vernon Township as to whether he had funds to improve the road. Mr . Anderson stated he had sufficient funds to do the entire improvement, however, he did not know if the Vernon Township Board would permit him to use those funds on that portion of the road which lies within the Village of Buffalo Grove . President Thompson stated that since this seems to be the only way possible to improve the road, Mr. Pontius and the Attorney for the Township would have to be contacted to determine whether they would enter into a contract with the Village to be paid back as funds become available . Thereupon, Trustee Armstrong moved the Board commit the Village of Buffalo Grove share of the Road and Bridge Fund received from taxes in Vernon Township be immediately returned upon receipt to Vernon Township Highway Department until such time as fifty percent (50%) of the estimate of $17 , 370 is paid. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Following further discussion the motion and second were amended to include the stipulation that the road should be 22 ' rather than 20 ' . Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 4 . NWMC Transportation Study (Doc. #70-65) President Thompson then stated that at the meeting of the NWMC, discussion was had concerning the transportation study proposed for the area . He stated that according to the new population figures , additional funds will be required to be paid by the Village . It will take approximately one year to complete the study during which time there will be four reporting periods as to progress . President Thompson further stated that any surplus money after the study is complete will be returned to municipalities on a per capita basis . 2061 9/21/70 8: 45 P.M. Trustee Felten arrived and was present for the meeting. President Thompson stated that the original amount authorized and appropriated was $850 . 00 . He stated he would request an authorization of a sum not to exceed $1200 . 00 for the study . He further stated there were approximately 18 municipalities cooperating in the study . Trustee Felten stated he objects to giving funds to the study. He stated funds were contributed to CATS, results of which were never seen. Trustee Felten stated it is nice to make plans but is another thing to implement them. He felt money should be spent on immediate Village problems rather than on studies . He stated we cannot support our own Village and feels it is a waste of money. President Thompson stated he felt it was important for the participating communities that a study be made to investigate public transportation for the area. Following further discussion, Trustee Fabish moved the Board authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1200 . 00 to cover the NWMC transportation study . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Trustee Thorud asked whether the study will get off the ground. President Thompson stated he felt progress reports would verify that fact . The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES: President Thompson; Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: Trustee Felten 9 : 00 P.M. The President declared a recess . 9 : 20 P .M. The meeting was reconvened. 5 . Feasibility Study Approval President Thompson then read Resolution R- 70-30 , being a Resolution adopting the feasibility study of Hattis Engineers dated August, 1970 as well as the engineering specifications . Trustee Felten moved Resolution R-70 -30 be approved. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee Felten questioned why the reservoir in Lake County was reduced from one million gallons to five hundred thousand gallons . 2062 9/21/70 President Thompson stated the size of the reservoir was reduced because the other 500 thousand gallon reservoir was put on the Well Site # 2 of the Buffalo Utility Company so that it would be available before the bonds were sold. Trustee Armstrong stated that the amount of water in the reservoirs would remain the same as was previously proposed, it was merely being placed in different area. Trustee Felten stated he did not feel the amount of water in the reservoirs is sufficient. Trustee Gleeson stated the total amount remains unchanged, the only thing that is different is the location. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: Trustee Felten 6 . Miscellaneous (a) Trustee Fabish questioned the status of the Traffic Survey. President Thompson stated the list had been secured from Hattis and given to Chief Smith. (b) The Sidewalk on Arlington Heights Road has been started from Longfellow School to the Mall . NEW BUSINESS 7 . Request for Candy Sale President Thompson stated we are in receipt of a request from the Far Acres and Twin Acres Chapters of ORT to hold a Candy Sale in the Village . Trustee Cimaglio commented that the time requested is longer than usual and moved the request be granted, however limited to October 1st to October 15th. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish Cimaglio NAYS: None The Clerk was directed to write to Mrs . Pick, candy chairman and inform her of the Board 's decision. 2063 9/21/70 8 . MSD Correspondence (Doc. #70-66) A letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District was then noted concerning sewer permits and storm water retention. President Thompson stated the Plan Commission is also studying the subject. 9 . United Fund (Wheeling-Buffalo Grove) Mr. Jack Kramer of the Wheeling-Buffalo Grove United Fund was then recognized. He stated he would request that President Thompson proclaim the week of October 11-17 as United Fund Week. He further stated he would request permission to have a thermometer sign erected within the Village to keep residents informed of the progress . Letters will be send to residents of the Village during the week of October llth to 17th and the local businessmen will be contacted. Mr . Kramer also asked whether the Crusade of Mercy Flag could be flown from the Village hall during the Month of October. Trustee Felten stated he would urge that the Board lend any support it can to the United Fund since it benefits the Community. President Thompson stated he would designate October 11-17 as United Fund Week and give whatever support he could. He stated the Flag would be flown from the Village Hall and further that Mr. Kramer should submit to the Village the location of the sign and the size and design so that permission could be granted by the Board as a variation to the Sign Ordinance . 10 . Miscellaneous (a) Trustee Fabish stated that a crossing guard has been hired for Arlington Heights Road for the children coming from the Apartments . (b) President Thompson stated that the Public Hearing set by the Plan Commission for the Buffalo Utility Company ' s rezoning request is October 7 , 1970 . 2064 9/21/70 11 . Questions from the Audience (a) Mr. J . Schaefer of Berkshire Trace Apartments thanked the Village Board for the hiring of the Crossing Guard and the installation of the sidewalk on Arlington Heights Road. He stated he hoped that the sidewalk would be maintained during the winter months . President Thompson stated the sidewalk is a result of the cooperative efforts of many people . (b) A resident of 118 Downing was recognized and complained of the fact that residents in the area were leaving garbage at the curb long before the allotted time prior to collection. He stated the situation is becoming worse instead of better. He further stated that there is no Speed Limit sign on Downing at the present time . President Thompson stated the Police Department would be informed of the situation. There being no further questions from the audience, Trustee Gleeson moved the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. 10 : 00 P.M . Minutes of an executive session are not for publication. 11: 00 P .M. The Board returned to the Council Chambers from executive session. There being no further business before the Board and no questions from the Audience, Trustee Gleeson moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, LiCe4-it/24- //tc.d.7114-30c6e2-t7.15 Village Cler APPROVED this 6 day of (JV d. , 1970 . Village President TIME: Approximately 11: 05 P.M.