1970-10-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2078
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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 , HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 , 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, Thorud, Armstrong ,
Fabish, Cimaglio
ABSENT : Trustee Gleeson (Arrived 8 : 25 P .M . )
Also present were Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; Mr . A .
Seaberg of Hattis Engineering , Village Engineers .
1 . Minutes of October 5, 1970,
Trustee Felten moved the minutes of the meeting of
October 5 , 1970 be approved as submitted . Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
2 . Warrant # 200
President Thompson read Warrant # 200 being the General
Fund Warrant in the amount of $ 16 , 702 . 02 . Trustee Cimaglio
moved Warrant #200 be approved for payment . Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion and on roll call vote the motion carried
unanimously .
3 . Warrant # 75
President Thompson read Warrant #75 being the Waterworks
Warrant in the amount of $16 ,654 . 88 . Trustee Armstrong moved
Warrant # 75 be approved for payment . Trustee Thorud seconded
the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried
unanimously .
4 . Health & Sanitation Report
No action was required on the report and was for information
only .
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5 . Progress Report/Flood Control
President Thompson presented the report for information
as to progress thus far . There will be a meeting on October
20 , 1970 at 1 : 30 P .M. of various governmental bodies to
( discuss the problem.
• OLD BUSINESS
6 . Proposed Babiarz Annexation
President Thompson stated that Mr . Loftus and Mr .
Babiarz were present at the meeting . President Thompson
then read the changes in the proposed pre-annexation agreement .
Discussion was had on the Plan Commission Report .
8 : 25 P .M. Trustee Gleeson arrived and was present for the
meeting .
President Thompson stated he wished to reiterate his previous
statement concerning water and sewer facilities to the area .
The Village does not intend to put in offer-site improvements
to service the area . Mr . Loftus stated it was his understanding
that the Village does not have to provide said services .
President Thompson asked that the record show that there
were no objections from the Aptakisic Tripp School Board
at the Plan Commission hearing and there were no representatives
from the Board at the public hearing before the corporate
authorities .
President Thompson further stated that the Village intends to
comply with the Metropolitan Sanitary District Ordinances
reference water retention facilities and this will be a
requirement prior to approval . He stated no building permits
will be issued until plans for engineering approval of
water retention facilities are presented.
Following further discussion concerning availability of water,
Trustee Felten moved the Board concur in the recommendation
of the Plan Commission and accept the pre-annexation agreement
as corrected. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion
followed. Trustee Fabish stated he would ask that the height
limitation of 35 feet agreed to by Mr . Loftus be incorporated
into the agreement . Additionally , it was agreed that a
sidewalk will be installed along Buffalo Grove Road to facilitate
the children walking to St . Mary ' s School from the area .
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Trustee Felten then questioned the theater chain which
expressed an interest in the area and wondered whether
the Village could reserve the right to censor undesirable
movies . President Thompson stated that was against the law
and he would make personal comment at this time that some
of the movies being shown by the Kohlberg chain are
"lower than a snake 's belly" .
Trustee Cimaglio stated he would comment that it is the
people of the Village who decide , if they do not patronize
such movies , they will not be shown . He further questioned
what would be built , if, in fact , the theater did not
become a reality. Mr . Loftus stated he did not know, but
it would have to come before the Board before anything
was put there .
Trustee Armstrong then questioned whether the amount of
money called out in Section 11 could be determined at this
time . Mr . Loftus stated they would agree to $100 . 00 .
Trustee Thorud then stated he would recommend the elimination
of the last sentence in that paragraph . Mr . Loftus agreed
to the elimination.
Trustee Gleeson asked that the right of Law enforcement and
establishment of Fire Lanes be granted the Village for
the streets within the development .
Trustee Fabish stated that he is against apartments and
feels we have enough now , however , the layout of this proposed
development is good and the commercial area is desirable ,
thus he cannot reject the entire package because of his dislike
of apartments , per se .
Trustee Gleeson then stated that discussion thus far regarding
sewer and water has been that the Village is not going to
provide the services . He felt discussion was in order to
determine how these services would be provided. President
Thompson stated that the Village will not accept anything
that the Village Engineers do not approve or deem adequate .
Sidewalks and street lights will be presented for approval
on the plats which will be submitted to the Plan Co mmission
prior to Village Board approval .
There being no further discussion the Clerk called the
roll on Trustee Felten ' s motion and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish,
Cimaglio
NAYS : None
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Thereupon, Trustee Gleeson moved the Board direct the Attorney
to draw the necessary papers approving the agreement , annexing
the property and amending the zoning ordinance , said agreement
to include height limitation, sidewalk along Buffalo Grove
Road , $100 . 00 inserted in paragraph 11 , reverter clause ,
adoption of MSD policy reference water retention , police
enforcement on private streets , clause reference their
ability to provide water and sewer . Trustee Armstrong seconded
the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson , Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish ,
Cimaglio
NAYS : None
Mr . Raysa is to notify the Long Grove Fire Protection District
reference the proposed annexation , as required by law.
9 : 15 P.M. President Thompson declared a recess .
9 : 30 P .M . The meeting was reconvened.
7 . Gas Lights - Cambridge
Trustee Cimaglio asked that discussion be postponed for
another week while he gathered further information .
8 . Personnel Policy
Discussion followed concerning a proposal from Jon Theus
to prepare a comprehensive personnel policy for the Village .
Trustee Armstrong agreed that such a study would be beneficial ,
however, the problem of finances arises . President Thompson
stated that perhaps the Board should meet with Mr . Theus
to discuss his proposal and further Trustee Gleeson should
peruse the financial situation reference the administration
budget to see whether it is financially feasible should
the Board desire to employ Mr . Theus . Further , President
Thompson felt such discussion should be held in executive
session and asked that the Clerk contact Mr . Theus to
invite him to attend the meeting of October 26th . Trustee
Cimaglio moved to table further discussion on the proposal
until October 26th. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
Trustee Gleeson moved the Board authorize an executive
session for the 26th of October to interview Mr . Theus .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Trustee Felten
questioned whether the Illinois Municipal League or
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Northwest Municipal Conference could not aid the Village in
setting up a policy. Mr . Raysa stated he did not think the
Illinois Municipal League did such things and President
Thompson stated the NWMC does not . The Clerk called the
roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS: Trustee Felten
9 . Miscellaneous
(a) Trustee Fabish questioned whether anything had been
done concerning the land fill behind the Bank on Buffalo Grove
Road . Mr . Raysa stated he would try to determine something
in the morning .
(b) Trustee Fabish questioned what can be done
regarding the Traffic Survey. President Thompson stated he
has written several letters concerning the use of MFT funds
without getting bids . He stated he has been informed
that professional services do not require bids . Mr . Seaberg
was directed to contact MFT to see what action the Village
should take .
10 . Planned Development/ Gregg Builders
President Thompson stated the Village is in receipt
of plans and petition for a planned development to be constructed
on the vacant land surrounding the Ranch Mart Shopping Center
which is presently zoned R-9 . Trustee Cimaglio moved the
plans be forwarded to the Plan Commission for their recommendation.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote ,
the motion carried unanimously .
11 . Autocon Equipment/ Well # 2
President Thompson stated in order to standardize the
equipment throughout the municipal water facilities , Hattis
Engineering has secured a bid from Autocon for equipment for
Well # 2 . Presently , Well #1 is so equipped, as well as the
two private utility wells . Trustee Armstrong moved the Board
waive the public bid requirement and award the job to Autocon
for labor and material for a cost of $1461 . 00 . Trustee Cimaglio
seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried
unanimously .
Additionally , it was suggested by J .P . Miller and
approved by the Village Engineers that a change be made in
the design of the Well House at Well # 2 which will facilitate
removal of equipment should such removal be required for repairs .
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Mr . Seaberg stated it would also facilitate digging the well
deeper should that be required . Trustee Gleeson moved the
Board approve the additional expenditure of $ 396 . 80 and
make the required change . Trustee Armstrong seconded the
motion and on roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
12 . Executive Session
President Thompson then stated that in connection with
the Flood Control Program, there is a necessity to discuss
acquisition of land and requested that the board authorize
an executive session . Trustee Fabish moved the Board move
to executive session. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
Prior to leaving the council chambers , President
Thompson called for questions from the Audience . There
were none forthcoming .
Mr . Raysa stated that he has been served with a Notice
and Petition from a Mr . Haarr to appear before Judge Covelli
reference the ditch being constructed to alleviate the flooding
problem in the Cambridge Area . The hearing date is the
22nd of October , 1970 .
10 : 00 P .M . The Board moved into Executive Session
10 : 50 P .M. The Board returned to the Council Chambers .
There being no further business before the Board and no
further questions from the audience , Trustee Armstrong moved
the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Felten seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously .
Respectfully submitted ,
�ettie-tAZ
Rosalie L . Ka ubowski
Village lerk
Approved this / day of l/C 2 , 1970 .
Donald J ompson
Village President