1969-10-27 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1782
10/27/69
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, STATE
OF ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 11 P.M. All present
stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the
roll and the following were found present:
President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish
Absent: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio (Trustee Cimaglio arrived
at 8:45 P.M. )
Also present were Richard Decker, Village Manager; Murvyn Sisson of
Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers; and Richard Raysa, Village Attorney
arrived at approximately 9: 15 P.M.
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13TH
Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of October 13th be approved as
published. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio
The motion carried.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT
President Thompson pointed out to the audience that the Board had
a bare quorum and that discussion on Strathmore Units 11, 12 and 13
and the Chesterfield Development Corporation annexation would be
tabled because it would be necessary to have a 3/4 vote of the Board.
3. WARRANT #171
Warrant #171 in the amount of $9,478. 64 was read by President Thompson
in the absence of Trustee Gleeson.
Trustee Fabish moved that Warrant #171 be approved. Trustee Felten
seconded the motion.
Mr. Decker stated that he would recommend the deletion of Department
"0" , Fire Department, from the Warrant and table until the next regular
1783
10/27/69
meeting because the expenditure is over appropriation and amendment
must be passed to the appropriation ordinance in order to pay these
bills. Trustee Fabish moved to amend the warrant to delete Department
"O" for a total warrant of $8, 084. 82. Trustee Felten seconded the
amendment.
Trustee Thorud moved to amend the Warrant to delete the bill from
Globe Glass & Trim (Department "B") in the amount of $35.49 and
submit that bill to the Village ' s insurance company for payment.
Trustee Felten seconded the amendment. This would make a total
warrant of $8,049. 33.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio
The motion carried.
4. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #19
President Thompson then read Municipal Building Warrant #19 in the
amount of $6,000 .00. President Thompson stated that he would
recommend that the bill from Richard Center Masonry in the amount
of $2,000.00 be deleted from the warrant as the masonry work on
the building has not been finished and with the payment of this
bill there would only be $16. 67 left to pay out.
Trustee Felten moved to approve Municipal Building Warrant #19 with
the Richard Center Masonry bill deleted for a total warrant of
$4,000.00. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio
The motion carried.
5. WATERWORKS WARRANT #51
President Thompson read Waterworks Warrant #51 in the amount of
$18, 719. 94. Trustee Fabish moved that Waterworks Warrant #51 be
approved as read. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Upon roll
1784
10/27/69
call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio
The motion carried.
6. FIRE AND HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT
President Thompson read portions of the Fire and Health Committee
report. Trustee Felten stated that the report omits the recommendation
of the committee as far as the appointment of a Health Inspector is
concerned. President Thompson stated that he feels the Attorney should
give a recommendation as far as the proposed ordinance is concerned.
Mr. Decker stated that he was present at the Fire and Health Committee
meeting and it was the intent of the committee to create a Board of
Health and at subsequent meetings to create a Department of Health.
He further stated that the Board of Health would be an advisory Board
to the Board of Trustees and the Department of Health would be an
administrative department to enforce the rules and regulations as
set forth by the Village Board. Mr. Decker further stated that he
would recommend the passage of the proposed ordinance. Discussion
followed.
President Thompson then read Ordinance #0-69-17 which is an ordinance
creating a Board of Health. Trustee Thorud moved that Ordinance #0-69-17
be adopted as read. Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
Trustee Fabish suggested that the motion be amended to make it contingent
upon the Attorney' s approval. Discussion followed. President Thompson
stated that he would ask that the Attorney peruse the ordinance but
would not see any point in delaying its ' passage.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Cimaglio
The motion carried.
Mr. Decker stated that it was within the realm of the Village Manager
to appoint a Health Inspector and he would do so in the future with
negotiations as far as salary or fees are concerned.
1785
10/27/69
President Thompson then made the following appointments to the Board
of Health upon the recommendations of the Chairman of the Fire and
Health Committee, Trustee Thorud:
JOAN KUFFEL, REGISTERED NURSE -- Three year term
DONALD SCHINDLER, REGISTERED SANITARIAN -- Two year term
DR. DAVID SAIDEL, LICENSED VETERINARIAN -- Two year term
TRUSTEE ALLAN THORUD -- One year term
TRUSTEE KENNETH FELTEN -- One year term
The President asked for Board concurrence in the above appointments.
Trustee Fabish moved that the Board concur in the appointments. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with the President
voting "Aye" .
7. NURSES DISASTER CORPS REPORT
President Thompson read portions of the Nurses Disaster Corps report.
The Corps is informing the Board of two resignations; namely, JOYCE
NAVIN and EVELYN KUNTZ. The President stated that he would accept the
resignations of the two nurses and would thank them on behalf of the
Corps and on behalf of the citizens of the Village and asked for Board
concurrence. Trustee Felten moved that the Board concur in the acceptance
of the resignations. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously with the President voting "Aye" .
Trustee Felten praised Mrs. Kuffel for the report as it is a very good
report.
8. MEETING WITH PARK DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
Discussion followed on a date for a meeting with the Park District
Commissioners. The Board decided on November 5th at 8 P.M. in the
Police Department and the Clerk was directed to so inform the Park
Commissioners.
9. GASOLINE TANK AND PUMP
Mr. Decker stated that Police Chief Smith had contacted several gasoline
companies and has written a report to him. He then read the report from
Chief Smith. Standard Oil will install a 1, 000 gallon tank and pump
at no cost to the Village and maintain the entire installation; gas
will be delivered at 21. 2C plus 7. 5 Motor Fuel tax. The tank would
be the property of the dealer and there would be a gentlemen' s agree-
ment that the Village would purchase gas from the dealer for a period
of twelve to fifteen months. Mr. Decker stated that the report indi-
1786
10/27/69
cated that other companies would require that the Village share the cost
of installation. He further stated that the Board had authorized him to
expend up to $600 .00 for installation and unless there would be a con-
trary recommendation from the Board, he would accept the offer from
Standard Oil. There was no contrary recommendation.
Mr. Decker stated that he would investigate as to whether or not the
Village would have to pay Motor Fuel tax on the purchases .
President Thompson stated that Mr. Decker ' s recommendation is so noted.
Trustee Cimaglio arrived.
10 . BIDS ON PAINTING FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Mr . Decker stated that two bids have been received for the painting
on the Municipal Building. He further stated that he has not yet had
an opportunity to investigate the bidding firms so he would only quote
the prices received and not the firm name. The bids are as follows:
$3 , 745 .00
3, 900 .00
Mr. Decker stated that he would like the Board to approve the ex-
penditure to paint the building for a sum not to exceed $3 ,900.00 and
that he would award the bid according to his investigation of the two
companies .
Trustee Fabish moved to authorize the Village Manager to spend a sum
not to exceed $3 , 900 .00 to paint the Municipal Building. Trustee
Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Mr. Decker stated that another bid had been received in the amount of
$6, 570 .00 and that there would not be any painting in the basement
area of the building nor in the Fire Department.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
_ AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong
The motion carried.
s
1787
10/27/69
11. STRATHMORE UNITS 11, 12 and 13
President Thompson then apologized to Mr. Charles Wolff of Levitt & Sons
for the Board' s inability to discuss Strathmore Units 11, 12 and 13
due to the absence of Trustees. He stated that a letter had been re-
ceived from Mr. Wolff guarantying the necessary repair tiilork to the
Farrington ditch across the ten acre portion, agreeing to the sodding
of that ditch. Also, a letter has been received from Harold Friedman
agreeing to comply with the Board' s request regarding the culvert
across the golf course. The President stated that he feels it would
be more fair to Levitt & Sons to have the full Board present at the
discussions and consequently, this matter will be placed on the agenda
for the next regular meeting.
12. CHESTERFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED ANNEXATION
President Thompson also apologized to the Messrs. Zaltzman, Mr. Hillman
and Mr. Smith who were present representing Chesterfield Development.
He stated that the matter of the annexation agreement was on the agenda
for tonight and with the absence of two Trustees, it would not be possible
to discuss the matter. He further stated that this matter will be
placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
13. HEDGE HEIGHT AT INTERSECTIONS
In response to a query by Trustee Cimaglio, Chief Smith stated that a
letter has been sent to one of the homeowners and that he considers the
other intersection to be all right.
Trustee Cimaglio then apologized for arriving late for the meeting.
14. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
In response to a query by Trustee Felten, Mr. Krugly, Plan Commission
Chairman, stated that the fence ordinance states that variations to
the ordinance be handled by the Plan Commission. Mr. Decker stated
that he would recommend to the Board that this question on variations
to the fence ordinance be placed in the hands of the Village Attorney
as he believes the Zoning Board of Appeals must hear all variations.
l j President Thompson stated that the Attorney will be contacted in this
regard.
15. SECRETARY FOR PLAN COMMISSION
In response to a query by Trustee Fabish, Mr. Decker stated that he
is in the process of going over the appropriation ordinance and as
soon as he finishes that study, he will set up some kind of budget for
1788
10/27/69
the rest of the fiscal year and at that time he will know how much
money is available for added staff.
16 . BALLANTRAE STREET LIGHTS
In response to a query by Trustee Thorud, President Thompson stated
that all of the homeowners in the Ballantrae subdivision that promised
to pay for the installation of concrete poles as opposed to wooden light
poles have so paid and that the engineers on the job have been notified
and a contract will be signed in the future.
17 . CITATIONS FOR BUILDERS
Trustee Cimaglio stated that he understands that citations have been
issued to a couple of builders for allowing occupancy of homes before
final approval by the Village and he was wondering if liens could be
placed on the property. Discussion followed.
18. PUBLIC HEARING
President Thompson announced that a public hearing would be held on
Wednesday, October 29th at 8 P.M. in the Park Building on the
proposed annexation of the Babiarz-Clementi property.
19. HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING
President Thompson stated that the Police Department will strongly
enforce the regular curfew in the Village -- there will not be special
hours .
Trustee Thorud stated that he would like to compliment the Police De-
partment on their recent ticket activity.
20 . STRATHMORE UNITS 11, 12 & 13
Mr. Krugly, Plan Commission Chairman, stated that the developer of
Strathmore Units 11, 12 & 13 appears to have started work in that area
and he was wondering if anyone had given them permission to commence
work. President Thompson stated that he would guess that they are
going ahead on the plat which they presented to the Plan Commission and
the Plan Commission has requested changes and Levitt has asked that
they not have to make any changes. Trustee Cimaglio asked to have
the developer told to cease and desist until the plats are approved.
Mr. Decker respectfully requested that this matter be referred to his
attention as he would like a chance to discuss the matter with the
Village Attorney to see what action will be taken. He further suggested
1789
10/27/69
that Trustee Cimaglio withdraw his request that the work be stopped as
he doesn' t believe any improvements are being put in there. Trustee
Cimaglio stated that he would leave the matter up to the discretion
of t e manager.
21. FARRINGTON DITCH
In response to a query from a citizen, President Thompson stated that
work on the Farrington Ditch might not be finished for a year.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Fabish moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village erk
Approximately 9: 19 P.M.
APPROVED THIS / DAY OF ��nytic� , 1969.
Village President
V