1969-11-24 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1817
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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, NOVEMBER 24, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 10 P.M. All present
stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the
roll and the following were present:
President Thompson; Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio
Absent: Trustees Felten, Armstrong
Also present were Richard Decker, Village Manager; Richard Raysa,
Village Attorney; and Murvyn Sisson of Hattis Engineers, Village
Engineers.
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10TH
Trustee Gleeson moved that the minutes of November 10th be approved
as published. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion.
Mr. Fabish stated that his comments on page 1802 under paragraph 14
were not clear, the intent was to have a street light installed at the
intersection of Raupp Blvd. and Golfview Terrace to illuminate that
intersection -- not to be installed in the center thereof.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
2. WARRANT #173
Warrant #173 in the amount of $4, 916. 88 was read by Trustee Gleeson.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #173 be approved as read. Trustee
Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
3. WATERWORKS WARRANT #53
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #53 in the amount of $7,452 . 95.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #53 be approved as read.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
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4. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #21
Trustee Gleeson read Municipal Building Warrant #21 in the amount of
$4, 097. 50. Trustee Gleeson moved that Municipal Building Warrant #21
be approved as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon roll
call, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
5. CLEMENTE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
President Thompson stated that the Board had received a Plan Commission
report dated November 5th in which they voted to deny the B-1 zoning
requested on the Clemente property because the property does not con-
form to the zoning ordinance. The President stated that he had in-
structed that this matter be discussed at the meeting tonight and the
Attorney for the petitioner was present.
Trustee Fabish moved to table the discussion until there is a full
attendance of the Board. He stated that this is an annexation and is
involved in a larger piece of property, one has to be considered along
with the other. Discussion followed. Trustee Thorud seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the size of the variance in the zoning ordinance
that would be required should the Board wish to grant the zoning on
the Clemente property and Attorney Raysa informed the Board that he
would peruse the ordinance and advise them.
6. PARK DISTRICT -- LETTER FROM COMMISSIONER KIDDLE (Doc. #69-37)
President Thompson stated that the Board has received a letter from
Park Commissioner Kiddie. He stated that the first phase of the letter
dealing with Park District Lands and the fact that the Park Commissioners
would wish to take part in a joint survey will not be discussed as
Mr. Decker has completed his study of public use lands. President
Thompson stated that the second phase of the letter deals with granting
of funds and the Park District is asking for a grant of funds up to
a period ending January 12, 1970.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board ask the Park District to collect
their own fees and put them in their own account and pay their own
bills. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Felten, Armstrong
The motion carried
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Trustee Gleeson stated that he and the Village Manager are going to
meet to discuss the current status of the recreation program.
7. CHESTERFIELD DEVELOPMENT ANNEXATION
Discussion followed on one point in the annexation agreement received
from Chesterfield Development; that is, the 35 foot height limitation
on the buildings.
ORDINANCE #0-69-20
President Thompson read Ordinance #069-20 which is an ordinance
approving the annexation agreement between Chesterfield Development
and the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Gleeson moved that Ordinance
#0-69-20 be approved as read. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion.
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that a 2/3 majority of the corporate
authorities voting unanimously is required on annexations.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Felten, Armstrong
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE #0-69-21
President Thompson read Ordinance #0-69-21 which is an ordinance
annexing certain territory to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee
Thorud moved that Ordinance #0-69-21 be approved as read. Trustee
Cimaglio seconded the motion.
Trustee Gleeson moved to amend the motion to make it subject to receipt
of the plats. Trustee Thorud seconded the amendment. Upon roll call,
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Felten, Armstrong
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE #0-69-22
President Thompson read Ordinance #0-69-22 which is an ordinance amending
the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove to
include the zoning for the Chesterfield Development. Trustee Gleeson
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moved that Ordinance #0-69-22 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Felten, Armstrong
The motion carried.
8. REALIGNMENT OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH THE
WIDENING OF DUNDEE ROAD -- MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 24, 1969
In response to a query by Trustee Fabish, President Thompson then in-
formed the Board as to the meeting he and Mr. Decker had attended on
November 24th with approximately 35 people and representatives of the
State Highway Department. President Thompson explained the four plans
for realigning Arlington Heights Road which were discussed at the
meeting. He stated that Mr. March of the State Highway Department had
stated that objections to any of the plans should be filed with the
department by December 10th after which time they will make their
decision.
President Thompson stated he went on record in his name and that of
the Village of Buffalo Grove that were the Highway Department to choose
the plan which would cross the site now owned by School District #214
the Village would lodge an official objection.
Trustee Cimaglio moved that the Village write a letter to the State
Highway Department strongly urging adoption of Plan "A" which is the
realignment of Arlington Heights Road south of Dundee Road. Trustee
Fabish seconded the motion.
Trustee Fabish stated that the Plan Commission of the Village of Buffalo
Grove had shown the realignment of Arlington Heights Road to the south
on the master plan of the Village some six years ago. President Thompson
stated that he pointed this out to the Highway Department.
A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
9. CHECKER ROAD CONDITION -- MR. GAMM
Mr. Gamm stated that he had requested this item to be placed on the
agenda and that when driving to the meeting tonight he noticed that
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some improvements had been made to Checker Road and he would, therefore ,
like to withdraw his request. President Thompson stated that Vernon
Township is doing its ' best to maintain Checker Road. He then informed
Mr. Gamm to contact Mr. Decker should he notice any deterioration of the
road.
10 . $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that Barcus, Kindred & Company, Inc .
had sent him a copy of their proposal to buy the $4 million bonds
when and if, and they want to give the Village $5 ,000 earnest money
instead of one percent of the total issue. Trustee Gleeson stated
that standard practice is one percent of the total issue and that
is what the Village would require.
Further discussion followed.
11. CAMBRIDGE DRAINAGE SITUATION
President Thompson stated that it is his opinion that a special meeting
will be held by Wheeling Township on December 9th to consider the re-
quest of Chesterfield Builders of the easement across township property
for drainage purposes. Discussion followed.
12 . ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Cimaglio moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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