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1970-01-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1845 1/5/70 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, JANUARY 5, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order at 8: 00 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the roll and the following were present: President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio Absent: Trustee Gleeson (Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 25 P.M. ) Also present were Richard Decker, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; and Murvyn Sisson of Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15th Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of December 15th be approved as written. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon a query by Trustee Cimaglio, President Thompson stated that Trustee Felten had reported to him that he had contacted the Chairman of Buffalo Grove Days and a financial report would be received soon. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 2. $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE Mr. Iverson of Barcus, Kindred & Company, Inc. reported to the Board as to the status of the sale of the $4 million bond issue. He informed the Board that the Bond market has risen slightly but so far the issue remains unsold. 3. LAKE-COOK ROAD COMMITTEE President Thompson stated that the Cook County Highway Department 1846 1/5/70 is receptive to negotiation meetings and he would, therefore, appoint the following people to a committee for such meetings: Richard Decker, Village Manager Trustee Felten Trustee Gleeson Trustee Cimaglio Wallace Berth, Plan Commission Chairman The President further stated that he would keep Father Duffy of St. Mary' s Church informed of the meeting dates and extend invitations to him. The President stated that the Highway Department has requested that the meetings be held in their offices and that he would try to establish a meeting for the week of January 12th. 4. RICHARD J. BROWN ASSOCIATES CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT President Thompson stated that Richard J. Brown has applied to the Plan Commission for a public hearing on his proposed condominium de- velopment and that a notice for such hearing will be published on January 6th, the date for the hearing is January 21st at 8 P.M. in the Municipal Building. 5. RE-ZONING OF LAND IN LAKE COUNTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE OSCAR WEIDNER FARM A lengthy discussion then followed on the proposed re-zoning of land in Lake County commonly known as the Oscar Weidner Farm with the Presi- dent informing the Board of his knowledge of the matter. The President read a letter he received from the "L.C. T.A. " . Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 25 P.M. President Thompson suggested that the Board lodge a protest with the Lake County Board of Supervisors until such time as all the details are present in writing. Trustee Felten asked if such an objection could be written and presented for approval at the next Board meeting. President Thompson stated that in view of the fact that the Board of Supervisors would be meeting on Tuesday, January 13th, he feels that waiting to pass a resolution until the 12th would be a little too late. President Thompson stated that he feels it should be put in the form of a resolution to be forwarded to the Lake County Board of Supervisors. He further stated that a formal objection such as this would then re- quite a 3/4 majority of the Board for approval. Discussion followed. 1847 1/5/70 President Thompson then called a recess to allow the Village Attorney and the Village Clerk time to draft a resolution lodging an objection. The President called the meeting back to order at 9:05 P.M. The President then read Resolution ##R-70-1 which is a resolution lodging a protest on the proposed re-zoning of the land commonly known as the Oscar Weidner farm. Trustee Cimaglio moved that Resolution #R-70-1 be approved as read and corrected. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously with the President also voting "Aye" . The President directed that the resolution should be mailed by certified mail to the Clerk of the Lake County Board on Tuesday. 6. CAMBRIDGE DRAINAGE SITUATION -- WHEELING TOWNSHIP EASEMENT Attorney Raysa advised the Board that Wheeling Township would be holding another meeting on Tuesday, January 6th re the easement requested for storm water drainage. President Thompson informed the Board that it is up to the electorate as to whether the easement would be allowed and would suggest that the time and place of the meeting be dispersed to the residents of Cambridge in order to allow them to attend. 7. STRATHMORE STREET LIGHTING In response to a query by Trustee Armstrong, Mr. Decker stated that the last report he had on the Strathmore street lighting was that the matter was turned over to Commonwealth Edison for their energizing. 8. WELL #2 President Thompson stated that Mr. Decker had informed him that it would cost $40,000 to put Well #2 into service and that he would ask that Trustee Gleeson and his committee review this matter and make their recommendations to the Board. Mr. Decker informed the Board that this is a ball park figure and that he and Mr. Sisson had put some contingencies into it. He further stated that this would provide service on the line with all automatic controls and would include shelter for the pump. 1848 1/5/70 9. ANNUAL MEETING OF NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE President Thompson advised the Board that the annual dinner meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference would be held on January 22nd and that he had been selected by the nominating committee as their candidate for the Presidency and Mr. Decker had been selected as their candidate for Secretary. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $175.00 to come out of the Public Relations budget for the Village officials to attend the dinner meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously. 10. LETTER FROM BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from the Buffalo Grove Golf Club requesting permission to use the trailer on the golf course as a half-way house. Mr. Griffith, manager of the club, informed the Board that the half-way house is a structure used for serving beverages and sandwiches usually located between the 9th and 10th hole of a course. Discussion followed. Trustee Felten suggested that a straw vote be taken to determine the feelings of the Board and if all agree then the regulations for the trailer can be worked out. President Thompson then took a straw vote of the Board with a "yes" vote indicat±ig that it would be looked upon favorably. The poll of the Board revealed that they would all look favorably upon the pro- position. President Thompson asked the Attorney to advise the Board as to what further steps should be taken. Trustee Gleeson moved to table further discussion until the Attorney advises the Board. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 11. PERMIT FROM SANITARY WATER BOARD President Thompson stated that the permit from the Sanitary Water Board is for the sanitary sewer extension in Strathmore Units 11, 12 and 13. 1849 1/5/70 12. •PETITION RECEIVED FROM HOMEOWNERS President Thompson stated that a petition has been received from some homeowners requesting re-zoning of the land around the golf course. Trustee Felten moved that this be forwarded to the Village Attorney as to the probability of such re-zoning. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. L/ Mr. Tierney who presented the petition, stated that all but one person whose property abuts on the land along Lake-Cook Road have signed the petition. Mr. Tierney then further informed the Board of his in- vestigations re this matter. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 13 . PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FROM WHEELING TRUST & SAVINGS BANK ON LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS MARY CREELEY AND VON BRAUN PROPERTY President Thompson stated that a pre-annexation agreement has been received on behalf of a Trust of the Wheeling Trust & Savings Bank on land commonly known as the Mary Creeley and Von Braun property. Trustee Cimaglio moved that this be referred to the Plan Commission for the necessary hearing. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The President stated that the Board would establish a hearing date for their public hearing on the matter as soon as they are informed of the Plan Commission' s date. 14. PROCLAMATION -- TEEN TAG DAY President Thompson then read a proclamation proclaiming January 10, 1970 as Teen Tag Day for the March of Dimes in the Village of Buffalo Grove. 15. KILDEER SCHOOL DISTRICT 96 President Thompson stated that the Board has received a letter from Mr. Raysa reference the situation involving the Kildeer School District and the process necessary to accommodate them as regards the school site in Lake County. Discussion followed. 16. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT HEARING RE BULGARELLI Attorney Raysa advised the Board as to the hearing held last Friday by the Sanitary District in regard to their complaint on the storm drainage on the property owned by Mr. Bulgarelli. Attorney Raysa 1850 1/5/70 informed the Board that he had asked for a copy of the engineer' s report which was submitted in evidence so that the Village Engineers could determine if Mr. Bulgarelli is in fact causing a blockage. Discussion followed. 17. COMMENDATION TO VILLAGE YOUNGSTER Trustee Thorud stated that he feels the Board should commend Mike Marshall , a nine year old citizen of the Village, on his participation in the pass, punt and kick contest which was recently held. President Thompson stated that a telegram was sent to him Saturday afternoon congratulating him on behalf of the Village and signed by himself. 18. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Fabish moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Clerk Approximately 9: 50 P.M. APPROVED THIS v DAY OF `A-...tom , 1970 Village Prey dent