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1970-10-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2084 10/19/70 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, OCTOBER 19 , 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 : 05 P.M . The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio ABSENT : None Also present were Mr . R . Brandon of Hattis Engineers , Village Engineers ; and Mr . R . Raysa , Village Attorney. Minutes of October 12 , 1970' Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of October 12 , 1970 be approved as submitted . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2 . Warrant # 76 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant # 76 being the General Fund Warrant in the amount of $63 , 279 . 89 . Trustee Gleeson moved warrant # 76 be approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 3 . Plan Commission Report (Doc . # 70-69) The Plan Commission report dealt with recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance . Trustee Armstrong moved the report be submitted to the Legislative Committee for their review prior to publication for a Public Hearing . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 4 . Board of Health (Doc . #70- 70) It was reported that the meeting night of the Board of Health has been changed to the 3rd Tuesday . The remainder of the report would be handled under New Business . 2085 10/19/70 OLD BUSINESS 5 . Traffic Survey Mr . Brandon reported that the traffic survey cannot be taken from MFT. It has been thoroughly checked. President Thompson stated that he had been in contact with Mr . Carroll of the Illinois Department of Local Government and he was to forward information regarding this . He stated therefore , no further discussion would be had until he received his answer . 6 . ORDINANCE 0- 70-33 (Sign Ordinance Amendment) President Thompson read Ordinance 0-70-33 being an amendment to the SignOrdinance , concerning "For Sale" Signs . Trustee Fabish moved Ordinance 0- 70-33 be approved. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 7 . Ordinance 0- 70-34 (Traffic Ordinance Amendment) President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-34 providing for i'nstallation of No Parking signs in the area of Plum Grove Circle . Trustee Fabish moved the Ordinance be approved. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning the stop sign to be installed at the intersection of Lake-Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road . Trustee Armstrong moved to table Ordinance 0- 70-34 until the Attorney could prepare a section to be added concerning the stop sign . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 8 . Swimming Pool Ordinance=Rroposed Because of the series of reports concerning the ordinance and further due to the request of a report from the Engineers concerning certain sections of the Ordinance , Trustee Felten moved to table discussion. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously . The Legislative Committee will request its placement on the Agenda after all reports have been reviewed. 2086 10/19/70 ' 9 . ` F e`1'rotet'tion Report- (Doc , # 70-71) President Thompson then stated that he wished to acknowledge a report from Trustee Felten concerning the Fire Protection for the Village of Buffalo Grove . He further stated he wished to congratulate Trustee Felten for his time and energies putting the report together . He stated it will be discussed after the remainder of the Board has had time to analyze it . 10 , Gas`Lghts Cambridge Discussion followed concerning the acceptance of the Gas Lights in the Cambridge Subdivision. It was stated that by previous agreement , the Village would accept maintenance after they had been inspected and in proper working order . Thereupnn Trustee Cimaglio moved that the street lights in Cambridge be given final approval with the stipulation that there are three to be installed as per letter of October 16th . Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Trustee Gleeson stated the "As Builts" would have to be on file before escrow funds would be released. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows ! AYES! Trustees Felten, Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish',. Cimaglio NAYS,' Trustee Gleeson 11 ., Notieeof RedemptionNof Bonds President Thompson read a letter from Benjamin & Lang requesting publication of a Redemption Call for the $630 , 000 . 00 Bond Issue , Series 1966 . Trustee Gleeson moved that authorization for the publication be granted. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 12 . ' ChecI e'n Road Trustee Armstrong questioned whether the "pot holes" �.J on Checker Road were going to be repaired. Hattis Engineers were directed to contact Mr . Anderson of Vernon Township . 13 . `SId ralk— tbNRanth /ta,r Center Trustee Armstrong commented on the condition of the sidewalk to the Shopping Center stating it was in need of repair. The Public Works Department is to investigate the situation to determine whether repairs can be made . 4 2087 10/19/70 14 . Babiarz Agreement Trustee Armstrong stated that when the Attorney was directed to redraft the agreement , the stipulation concerning the ZS% fee to the school district was removed. He stated he would recommend that the Board insert the stipulation that 100 of the money paid per dwelling unit be turned over to the Park District to be used for future land acquisitions . Trustee Armstrong moved that the Attorney be directed to include a provision to turn over 100 of the money to the park district . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning earmarking funds for land acquisition. Mr . Raysa stated that a Village cannot make a donation to another municipal entity other than school districts as provided by statute . Following further discussion, the Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES! Trustees Felten, Armstrong NAYS: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio The motion was defeated . 15. Land-Fill on Buffalo Grove Road Trustee Fabish asked the status of the land fill on Buffalo Grove Road just North of the Bank property . Mr . Raysa stated he contacted the Highway Department and the MSD . The MSD has stated it is out of their jurisdiction, Mr . Raysa suggested that the Village issue a formal protest to the Sanitary District and the Cook County Highway Department . He further stated that Hattis should contact Mr . Taggert to determine why the land is being filled. 16 . Ordinance 0- 70- 34 Trustee Armstrong moved Ordinance 0-70 -34 be removed from table . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried ./ unanimously. Thereupon President Thompson read the additional section to be added concerning the stop sign at Buffalo Grove Road and Lake-Cook Road . Trustee Fabish moved the Ordinance be approved as amended. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 9 : 15 P .M ., The President declared a recess 9 : 30 P .M , The meeting was reconvened. 2088 10/19/70 NEW BUSINESS 17.. Updat ng Building Code A report from Mr . Dettmer (Doc . # 70- 72) was read, requesting the updating of the Building Code . Trustee Fabish moved the request be forwarded to the Legislative Committee and the Plan Commission for their comments and/or recommendations . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and on voice vote , the motion carried unanimously. 18 . Correspondence from Northwestern University President Thompson stated the letter was for information purposes . There will be a course conducted on driving safety in the near future . As soon as plans are finalized, the Board will be so informed . 19 . Correspondence from Governor of Illinois President Thompson stated he would wholeheartedly support the Governor ''s request for observation of United Nations Day. He asked that Trustee Thorud act as Chairman to coordinate a local observance of this day . Z0 , Pb1'ite'' Department/Transportation_Liaison Officer Police Chief Harold Smith presented the Board with approximately seven costs with reference to leasing an automobile for the Liaison Officer . He further stated because of the various prices , he would recommend that Yarnall Todd be authorized as leasing agent . Trustee Fabish moved that the Village contract with Yarnall Todd for the lease of an automobile for the liaison officer . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion . Upon roll call the vote was as follows ; AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Armstrong 2089 10/19/70 21 . Village Elections President Thompson announced that Petitions for the Village Elections in April of 1971 may be filed with the Village Clerk from January 11 , 1971 to February 15, 1971 . Further information is available at the Clerk's Office , 22 . High Sthool District 214 - Redistricting_ Trustee Felten moved that the Board issue an official objection to the redistricting plan which would require the students from Buffalo Grove to be bused to Rolling Meadows High School and further urge that the new Buffalo Grove High School be built as soon as possible . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 23 . Board of Health President Thompson stated that at the request and recommen= dation of the Board of Health, he would remove Mr . Cain because of lack of attendance , and would ask that the Board concur in the removal . Trustee Felten moved that the removal be concurred with . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Z4 . Report of Hearing/Cook County Zoning Board Village Attorney , Richard Raysa , stated he had attended the hearing before the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals concerning the rezoning of a portion of the Weidner Egg Farm. He stated they are requesting 661 units in 34 buildings , 1/3 being 1-bedroom apartments and 2/3 being 2 -bedroom apartments . The buildings are to be two stories high and they propose to drain the area by making a retention pond on the Buffalo Creek through widening and deepening in that area , Mr . Raysa further stated that he requested and was granted 21 days in which to file objections . 25. Information Mr . Berth of the Plan Commission stated that the public hearing for the Planned Development request from Gregg Builders in the Ranch Mart Area is for November 18th . 2090 10/19/70 There being no questions from the audience and no further business before the Board, Trustee Fabish moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Village le Approved this day of � , 1970 . A- Village esident Time: Approximately 10 : 00 P .M .