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1970-12-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2128 12/21/70 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, DECEMBER 21 , 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS . Li The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 : 07 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 Thorud, Fabish , Cimaglio ABSENT : Trustees Felten, Gleeson (arrived 8 : 40 P .M. ) Armstrong Also present was Mr. R. Brandon of Hattis Engineering, Village Engineers . Mr . Raysa, Village Attorney was not in attendance . 1 . Minutes of December 14 , 1970 Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of December 14 , 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously . 2 . Plan Commission Report (Doc . #70- 81) President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission ' s recommendation concerning the change in Zoning Ordinance reference parking spaces will be taken up under Old Business . President Thompson further stated that the report concerning the Stonegate Apartment request was noted for the record. There was no action required by the Board of Trustees . 3 . Health Report President Thompson stated the Trustees are in receipt of the monthly report of the Sanitarian and it is so noted for the record. 2129 12/21/70 OLD BUSINESS 4 . Liquor Control Ordinance Amendment President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-42 being an Ordinance amending the Liquor Control Ordinance concerning changes in License Fees . Trustee Cimaglio moved the Ordinance be approved as read. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES: President Thompson; Trustees Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSENT : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Armstrong 5 . Correspondence from W. Davis/Equipment Purchase President Thompson then stated that in a memo from the Director of Public Services , Mr . Davis , a request for authorization to purchase test equipment and water keys from the Buffalo Utility Company for a total of $325 . 00 is to be considered. He further stated that Mr . Davis felt the price of the pump was excessive at this time . Trustee Cimaglio moved that Mr . Davis be authorized to expend an amount of $325 .00 to purchase the requested equipment . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 6 . Rossetti Contract/Phase "B" of West Side Interceptor President Thompson stated the Board of Trustees are in receipt of a letter from Hattis Engineers concerning the proposal of Rossetti Contracting reference Phase "B" of the West Side Interceptor . Hattis has reco mmended accepting the proposal to enable the Village to finish the job without having to redraw the plans and specifications . Trustee Fabish moved the Board accept the recommendation of Hattis Engineering and waive the requirement for bid. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : 2130 12/21/70 AYES: President Thompson; Trustees Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYES: None ABSENT : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Armstrong Thereupon, Trustee Fabish moved the Board accept the proposal of Rossetti Contracting in the amount of $53,482 .98 . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES: President Thompson; Trustees Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSENT : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Armstrong 7 . Correspondence from Mrs . Kuffel/Civil Defense President Thompson stated that he had talked to Mrs . Kuffel reference her letter stating that she knew of interested parties for Civil Defense Director . Mrs . Kuffel indicated that she knew of no one other than Mr. Dettmer or Mr . Winter . President Thompson stated that Mr . Dettmer is filling out the necessary forms in order for the Village to maintain its status , however, the job of Director requires more time than Mr . Dettmer can devote to it . 8 . Correspondence from W. Winter/Civil Defense The Board of Trustees is in receipt of a letter from Mr . Winter stating that he would make application for the position of Civil Defense Director. He cited his previous experience in that type of work. Several Trustees then questioned Mr . Winter concerning various phases of Civil Defense Work. Following discussion, Trustee Fabish stated he would hope the entire Board could be present when an appointment of Civil Defense Director is made . Trustee Cimaglio moved to table discussion and appointment of a Civil Defense Director. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 9 . Plan Commission Report (Doc . #70-81) President Thompson then stated that action by the Board would be required on the recommendation of the Plan Commission concerning the change in the Zoning Ordinance reference parking spaces . He further stated that there was a minority report submitted by Mr. Guidotti reference his reasons for voting nay on the proposed change . Trustee Gleeson arrived and was present for the meeting . 2131 12/21/70 Discussion followed concerning the minority report and whether it was considered by the Plan Commission prior to their recommendation. President Thompson stated he felt perhaps the Plan Commission should review the report to determine whether it would have an effect on their recommendation. Trustee Fabish stated he felt the report was good, however, he felt that there is definitely a need for more parking spaces in multi-family districts . Trustee Gleeson stated he felt there was no need to go back to the Plan Commission. He stated they have given their recommendation and now the decision is up to the Board of Trustees . Thereupon, Trustee Thorud moved to direct the Village Attorney to amend the Zoning Ordinance to conform to the recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. The Clerk called the toll and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Thorud, Fabish NAYS : Trustees Gleeson, Cimaglio ABSENT : Trustees Felten, Armstrong PRESIDENT THOMPSON cast a Nay vote to dissolve the tie vote . The motion was declared defeated . NEW BUSINESS 10 . Correspondence from W. Winter/Mutual Aid Plan President Thompson then stated that Chief Winter of the Fire Department has requested the Village Board to grant permission for use of the Howe Fire Truck in the Mutual Aid Plan being entered into by the Fire Department with Departments of other Villages . Following discussion, Trustee Fabish moved that permission be granted. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion . On roll call vote the following resulted : AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS : None ABSENT: Trustees Felten, Armstrong 11 . Request from Levitt $ Sons/Temporary Fence Thereupon, a letter from Levitt & Sons was read requesting permission to maintain a temporary fence around the construction site of a model home . The fence will be removed then the danger of a construction area is eliminated. 2132 12/21/70 Trustee Fabish moved that the temporary fence be allowed. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 12 . MFT Resolutions/Maintenance President Thompson read Resolution R- 70-36 being a Resolution requesting $20 ,065 . 00 of the State of Illinois for the purpose of street and sidewalk maintenance in the Village of Buffalo Grove from January 1 , 1971 to December 31 , 1971 . Trustee Gleeson moved that Resolution R- 70-36 be approved. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS : None ABSENT : Trustees Felten, Armstrong 13 . Traffic Survey Trustee Fabish questioned whether Trustee Gleeson had determined where the money for the Traffic Survey would come from. Trustee Gleeson stated that Mr. Paul Box should be authorized to begin the survey since preliminary checking into the financial reports indicate funding will be available . There being no further business and no questions from the audience , President Thompson stated he wished to take this opportunity to wish each and every citizen a Happy Holiday Season. Trustee Cimaglio moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Time : Approximately 9 : 00 P .M. Respectfully submitted, L-Ye6eii Village Clerk APPROVED this 41 day of , 1971 4age t esident��,��''"`".