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1970-12-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2116 12/7/70 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, DECEMBER 7 , 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 05 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, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio Also present were Mr . R. Brandon of Hattis Engineering, Village Engineers and Mr . R. Raysa, Village Attorney 1 . Minutes of November 23, 1970 Trustee Cimaglio moved the Minutes of the meeting of November 23, 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Gleeson 2 . Warrant # 204 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant # 204 , being the General Fund Warrant in the amount of $14 ,946 .42 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant # 204 be approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 3 . Warrant #80 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #80 being the Water Fund Warrant in the amount of $15,186 . 39 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #80 be approved for payment . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2117 12/7/70 4 . Plan Commission Report (Doc . #70-78) President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission report dealt with their recommendation concerning the rezoning request of the Buffalo Utility Company . He stated the Plan Commission voted to deny the request, with one absent member and one abstention. President Thompson further stated that he felt prior to the Village Board considering the rezoning petition, since they would also desire further information, the petitioner should be contacted and requested to provide the information which was as-ked by the Plan Commission and cited as their reasons for recommending denial of the petition. Upon receipt of the information, he would ask the Plan Commission to reappraise their decision and submit an addendum to their report . The Village Board would then consider the request . It was further stated that the Park had requested a nine month continuance of the matter . Mr . Raysa advised that the continuance would border on illegality and would be most unreasonable . The Clerk was directed to notify the Petitioner requesting the information cited in the Plan Commission report and additionally , to inform the President of the Park District that the Village Board would decline to grant a nine month continuance upon advice of counsel . Reappointment of a member of the Plan Co mmission will be handled under New Business . 5 . Buffalo Grove Day Committee Report (Doc . 70-79) President Thompson stated he would compliment the committee on a job well done and would thank each and every person who worked on the committee for their cooperation. He thanked Trustees Felten and Thorud and asked that they accept an appointment as a liaison group to organize a committee and recommend a chairman for Buffalo Grove Days next year . He stated that despite the adverse weather, there was a spirit of total cooperation by everyone ';connected with the event . 6 . Report from Mr . Davis/Buffalo Utility System (Doc . 70- 70) President Thompson noted a report from Mr . Davis describing the deficiencies in the Buffalo Utility System and outlining priorities which the Village will establish in correcting the system. Trustee Gleeson stated that it will take approximately $4 ,000 .00 a month for Capital Improvements until the System is brought "up-to-date" . He stated approximately 100 meters a month will be installed. 2118 12/7/70 7 . Northwest Mental Health 'Rbport Trustee Fabish, liaison representative of the Village Board, to the Northwest Mental Health Association, reported on a meeting he had attended. He cited the various services provided by the Association and gave the telephone number (253-3333) which can be called at any time for assistance . He stated he would give reports from time to time of other meetings . 8 . Bond Sale - Information President Thompson stated that as a result of the sale of the bonds , the debt owed to Harold Friedman for the Sewerage Treatment plant has been paid and the recapture agreement with Miller Builders for the West Side Interceptor has been cancelled. OLD BUSINESS 9 . Amendment to Liquor Ordinance President Thompson cited a letter from the Village Attorney concerning the proposed liquor ordinance amendment. He further stated that he had instructed the Clerk to send a letter to the Brunswick Corporation since they hold the license classification that the board is seeking to amend, to inform them that the matter will be discussed at the meeting of December 14th, giving them an opportunity to attend and express their views . 10 . Buffalo Utility Well # 2/Escrow Release Request President Thompson stated the Village is in receipt of a letter from Hattis Engineers forwarding a request from the Buffalo Utility Company for release of escrow funds for their Well # 2 . Trustee Gleeson requested that no action be taken on the release of the escrow funds until he and Mr . Raysa have had an opportunity to contact Buffalo Utility company since there seems to be a discrepancy in the figures . Trustee Cimaglio moved to table the request and letter from Hattis Engineers until Mr. Raysa and Trustee Gleeson report back to the Board concerning the amount which should be released. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 8 : 45 P .M . Recess 9 : 00 P .M. The Pr e;ident reconvened the meeting . 2119 12/7/70 11 . Proposed Babiarz Annexation Trustee Cimaglio moved that Ordinance 0- 70-36 approving an annexation agreement be removed from table . Trustee Fab ish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, Trustee Felten moved that Ordinance 0-70-36 be approved. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning various sections of the pre-annexation agreement . President Thompson asked whether Exhibit "A" should be modified, since Mr . Loftus had stated a theatre would in all probability be removed . Mr . Raysa stated the agreement provides that they must return to the Plan Commission for review of their plats prior to any construction. The Clerk called the roll on the motion to approve the pre-annexation agreement and the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None Thereupon, President Thompson read Ordinance 0- 70-39 being an Ordinance annexing certain territories to the Village of Buffalo Grove . Trustee Cimaglio moved that Ordinance 0-70 -39 be approved for passage . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Ordinance 0- 70-40 , being an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was then read by President Thompson. Trustee Cimaglio moved that Ordinance 0-70-40 be approved for passage . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 12 . Fire Protection Report/Trustee Felten President Thompson commended Trustee Felten on a most compre- hensive report concerning a Municipal Fire Department. He stated he was sure much time and energy went into the report. He further stated that he felt further information is needed from the financial standpoint reference bonded indebtedness of the Rural Fire Protection District we are presently in, what is needed in terms of salaries and additional equipment, and the feasibility of disconnecting from the two districts the Village is presently served by and forming our own department . Trustee Thorud moved the report be forwarded 2120 12/7/70 to the Traffic & Safety Committee and Finance Committee for their recommendations and that the information be forwarded to the Village Board for their consideration. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Trustee Felten stated he felt interested citizens should also be appointed to the Committee to review the report. President Thompson stated he felt once the financial aspect has been reported on, then, he too felt a citizens committee should be established. Trustee Felten felt there were areas of the report that should be considered at the present time , namely the lease of the building to the Fire District and the appointment of a Civil Defense Director to coordinate and establish plans in the event of emergencies . Trustee Armstrong stated he felt there was a need for a Civil Defense Director, however, it should be someone that is qualified and able to spend the necessary time . President Thompson stated that if there is anyone interested in the position of Civil Defense Director , he would ask that they contact the Village Board for an interview, however he feels our present employees cannot devote the time necessary. He stated he has contacted the Civil Defense Department and spoke to a Mr . Fascia who stated he is willing to help the Village in the interim with the necessary papers that must be filed to retain our status . The Clerk called the roll on the motion to forward the report to Committee and the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None NEW BUSINESS 13 . Appointment/Plan Commission Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission, President Thompson reappointed Mr . Lawrence Gamm .to the Plan Co mmission for a one year term commencing December 23 , 1970 . Trustee Cimaglio moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2121 12/7/70 14 . Request from Standard Oil Co . President Thompson then read a request from the Standard Oil Company to maintain a well and septic field at their proposed service station on Buffalo Grove Road and Rte . 83 until Village facilities are available . Trustee Armstrong moved that permission be granted for a well and septic field contingent upon approval of the Lake County Public Works Department and the Illinois Sanitary Water Board and further that when Village facilities are available they will connect to said facilities upon written notice of 60 days . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . President Thompson instructed the Clerk to notify Standard Oil of the decision. 15 . Correspondence from J . Daley/Rezoning Request President Thompson announced that a letter had been received from the attorney representing the new owners of the Greta Lederer property requesting a change in the planned development . Trustee Felten moved that the informationbe forwarded to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. Trustee h'mstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . Mr . Raysa informed the Trustees that they also must hold a public hearing . 16 . Correspondence from Fire Department President Thompson stated a letter had been received from the Fire Department suggesting a 50-50 cost share for an ambulance for the Village . Following discussion, the letter is to be given to the Traffic and Safety committee for their review and reco mmendations . Trustee Felten moved the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Prior to entering into Executive Session, President Thompson asked whether there were any questions from the audience . He stated no decisions would be made after the Executive Session, however, the Board would return to the meeting room to adjourn the meeting . 2122 12/7/70 17 . Questions from the Audience Mr . Shirley questioned the status of the improvement to Checker Road. President Thompson stated that it will be improved with MFT Funds and the Resolutions requesting said Funds will be discussed at the next Board meeting. Mr . Shirley further questioned the revisions to the Planned Development on the Greta Lederer property asking whether the reduction in density would reduce the amount of money recited in the pre-annexation agreement as a donation to the Village . President Thompson stated that such discussion would be had at the time of the public hearing . There being no further questions , the Board moved into Executive Session at 9 : 45 P .M. 10 : 50 P .M . ,The Executive Session being concluded, the Trustees returned to the Council Chambers to conclude the meeting . There being no further business before the Board and no questions from the audience , Trustee Armstrong moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously . 11 : 00 P .M. Respectfully submitted, Village 1 k APPROVED this Ai day of ,Gf_42i , 1970 f, Village psi ent