1970-11-09 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2101
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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 MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 9 , 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP
BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
`./ The meeting was called 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 :40 P .M.)
Also present were Mr . A. Seaberg of Hattis Engineers
and Mr . Richard Raysa, Attorney.
1 . Minutes of October 19th
Trustee Thorud moved the minutes of October 19th be approved
as submitted. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and
upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
2 . Minutes of October 26th
Trustee Felten moved the minutes of October 26 , 1970 be
approved as sdmitted. Trustee Armstrong seconded the
motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
3 . Warrant # 202
President Thompson read Warrant # 202 being the General Fund
Warrant in the amount of $18 , 568 . 50 . Trustee Cimaglio
moved Warrant # 202 be approved for payment . Trustee
Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously.
4 . Warrant # 78
�./ President Thompson read Warrant #78 being the Waterworks
Warrant in the amount of $6 , 268 .90 . Trustee Fabish moved
Warrant #78 be approved for payment. Trustee Felten
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously .
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5 . Legislative Com mittee Report (Doc . # 70-74)
The report was noted and discussion will be had on the
various points under Old and New Business .
6 . Traffic & Safety Report (Doc . #70-75)
The report of the Traffic & Safety Committee was noted
with discussion to be had under Old and New Business .
President Thompson stated that Lake-Cook Road was to be
blacktopped this week, weather permitting .
7 . Plan Commission Report (Doc . #70-96)
The Plan Commission Report concerning MSD regulations
reference water retention will be discussed under Old
business . The Plan Commission further states that they
will take no action reference updating the Building
Code and recommend it be referred to the Engi neer .
8 . Park Meeting
Trustee Telten stated that the meeting of the Village Board
with the Park District is scheduled for November 19th
at 8 : 00 P .M . in the Municipal Building.
OLD BUSINESS
9 . Board of Health Appointments
President Thompson stated he would re-appoint Kenneth Felten
and Allan Thorud to the Board of Health for a 3 year term.
Trustee Cimaglio moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote carried
unanimously .
10 . Heater Bids/Fire Station
The Clerk presented the President with two bids for heaters
in the Fire Station. There were no further bids presented .
The bids were as follows :
North American Heating $ 2, 350 . 00
Domas Plumbing 2 , 365 . 00
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Trustee Cimaglio moved the bids be forwarded to the Engineer
to check compliance with specifications . Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried
unanimously.
11 . Plan Commission Report (Doc . #70- 76)
Discussion followed concerning the report from the Plan
Commission reference the MSD recommendations on water
retention and flood control . The Plan Commission recommended
a "hands off" policy until more information is gathered.
There is question whether this policy is within the
authority of the MSD. The Attorney stated the recommendations
of the MSD are of "extremely doubtful legality" . President
Thompson stated he would commend the Plan Commission on
their research for the report . President Thompson further
stated he would desire the engineers to establish a
criteria for water retention which we can incorporate
into our Ordinances .
Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission, Trustee
Armstrong moved the updating of the Building Code be
referred to the Engineers for recommendation. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
12 . Traffic $ Safety Report (Doc . #70- 75)
Discussion was had concerning the Bicycle Safety Program.
Trustee Fabish stated the Jaycees had indicated a willingness
to help in the program. The Police will handle setting
up registration at schools and securing films .
13 . Legislative Committee Report (Doc . #70- 74)
The Legislative Committee recommends that the Plan Commission
hold public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance reference
Parking . Trustee Cimaglio moved the board direct the Plan
Commission to hold public hearing relative changes to
Articles 2 and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance . Trustee Felten
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously.
The Legislative Committee further recommends the inclusion
of a section concerning inoculation of Cats against rabies .
Discussion following concerning the limitation of number
of species within a household.
Trustee Gleeson arrived and was present for the meeting (8 : 40 P.M. )
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In Article 1 , Section 7 , a correction was made in the
spelling of "zoonotic" . Further Article II , Section 1
was corrected by striking "January 1st" - "Not later
than the first day of March in each year" and "after the
first day of January in any year. The penalty was
changed to $15 . 00 and a section concerning "Conflict" is
to be added. Trustee Cimaglio moved the ordinance be
referred to the Attorney with the corrections for
final drafting . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
9 : 05 P .M. The President declared a recess
9 : 15 P .M. The meeting was reconvened .
14 . Personnel Policy
Trustee Gleeson moved the Personnel Policy discussion
be removed from table . Trustee Armstrong seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously .
Trustee Gleeson then explained Mr. Theus ' proposal
and stated that Mr. Theus felt the financial arrangements
could be worked out . Trustee Gleeson moved we accept
the proposal and ask Mr. Theus to begin work immediately .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated he would oppose his hiring since
he felt the Village coult set up their own policy.
Trustee Thorud stated he felt professional help was
desirable since the Village has been trying to set up a
policy for 3 years . Trustee Cimaglio felt that the
policy would be tailored to the Village . The Clerk
called the roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustee Felten
The Clerk was directed to inform Mr. Theus of the Board ' s
decision.
15 . Information
a. Trustee Thorud stated there will be a meeting
of the Board of Health on November 12th for the purpose
of discussion violations .
b . Trustee Gleeson stated the balance of the proceeds
from the sale of the Bonds has been invested in Wheeling
Bank on 30 , 60 , 90 , 300 , 360 days basis with varying interest
rates .
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President Thompson then stated he would desire to take
this opportunity to extend his personal thanks to the
Village Attorney, Hattis Engineers , Mr . Ed Benjamin and
Trustee Gleeson as well as the other board members for
their hours and hours of frustrating work concerning
the sale of the bonds and the purchase of Buffalo Utility.
He stated he would personally thank the board for their
support during the difficult times when even the economy
of the Country affected Buffalo Grove . He stated with
everyone ' s cooperation the purchase of Buffalo Utility
became a reality and he would extend his thanks as a
matter of record.
NEW BUSINESS
16 . Request from Congregation Beth Judea
Trustee Cimaglio moved the request of the Congregation
Beth Judea to solicit within the Village from November
12th to November 25th be granted and the fees be waived.
Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
17 . Salvation Army Request
Trustee Cimaglio moved the Salvation Army be granted
permission to distribute their magazine "War Cry"
in the Village from December 1 to December 5 and the
required fee be waived. Trustee Fabish seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
18 . Boy Scout Troup #79
Trustee Armstrong moved that Boy Scout Troup #79 be
granted permission to sell First Aid Kits within the
Village on November 15th and waiver of fees be granted.
Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
19 . Jaycees Request
Trustee Armstrong moved that the Board grant permission
to the Jaycees to sell Christmas Trees from December 6th
to the 20th at the Ranch Mart Shopping Center and that
fees be waived. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
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20 . Request from Fire Department
The Board was in receipt of a request from the Fire
Department concerning drain covers to be installed in
the Fire Station. The price quoted by Chief Winter
was for the units , he stated the Fire Department would
weld them. President Thompson stated he wished to
examine the specifications to determine whether something
comparable could be secured and further to determine
whether the amount of money is appropriated. Trustee
Gleeson stated the amount is appropriated, however,
it must be determined where the funds will come from.
Trustee Armstrong moved to table the request until
Trustee Gleeson can report on possible means of financing .
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call
vote the motion carried unanimously.
21 . Legislative Committee Report (Doc. #70-74)
Trustee Armstrong moved the board adopt the recommendation
of the Legislative Committee concerning amendment to the
Nuisance Ordinance . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion.
Discussion followed. Trustee Gleeson felt it was undesirable
to include restrictions on construction equipment , lawn
mowers , etc . since such restrictions would be difficult to
police . Attorney Raysa asked that the recommendation
be tabled until he could review the Nuisance Ordinance
in its present form and perhaps strengthen it somewhat .
Trustee Armstrong withdrew his motion and Trustee Cimaglio
withdrew his second . Trustee Armstrong moved the report
be forwarded to the Attorney and he be directed to review
the Nuisance Ordinance . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the
motion and on roll call vote the following resulted :
AYES : Trustee Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustee Felten
22 . Traffic E1 Safety Committee (Doc . #70- 75)
Discussion followed concerning the recommendation of the
Committee reference a bicycle path along the right-of-way
of Lake-Cook Road to Buffalo Grove Road . President Thompson
stated he would check with Mr . Davis to see whether the
area could be leveled.
Trustee Fabish moved the Board go into Executive Session
to discuss personnel . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
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10 : 00 P .M. The Board moved into Executive Session
Minutes of an Executive Session are not for publication
11 : 30 P .M . The Board returned to the meeting room.
23. Information
President Thompson announced that the Village Offices
would be closed from Noon on Veteran's Day, November llth.
There being no further hzsiness before the Board and no
Questions from the audience , Trustee Cimaglio moved the
meeting be adjourned. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously .
Time: Approximately 11 ; 35 P .M.
Respectfully submitted,
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