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1970-01-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1851 1/12/70 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 12, 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 Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio Absent: Trustee Felten 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 22ND Trustee Gleeson moved that the minutes of December 22nd be approved as published. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Trustee Cimaglio stated that a correction should be made under item #7 showing that Trustee Gleeson made the motion and not himself. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Armstrong ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 2. WARRANT #176 Warrant #176 in the amount of $28, 283. 22 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #176 be approved as read. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion followed. 1852 1/12/70 Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 3. WATERWORKS WARRANT #56 Waterworks Warrant #56 in the amount of $8,061. 33 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #53 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 4. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #23 Municipal Building Warrant #23 in the amount of $3, 008. 50 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Municipal Building Warrant #23 be approved as read. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 5. TREASURER' S REPORT The Treasurer' s report for the month ending December 31, 1969 was read by Trustee Gleeson. There were a total of $121, 637. 93 in all accounts as of the end of the month. Discussion followed. 6. $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE Mr. Brogan, a representative of Northern Securities, then informed the Board on the status of the sale of the $4 million bond issue. Discussion followed. OLD BUSINESS 7. REPORT ON BUFFALO GROVE DAYS President Thompson stated that the report on Buffalo Grove Days will be held over inasmuch as Trustee Felten is absent. �-/ 8. STRATHMORE STREET LIGHTING President Thompson stated that the copy of the letter included in the agenda packet is in regard to the street lighting in the Strath- more subdivision. Mr. Decker then explained the procedure that will be followed by Commonwealth Edison and the engineers for the project. 1853 1/12/70 9. PRESIDENT' S REPORT ON MEETING IN VERNON TOWNSHIP RE ROUTE 22 President Thompson then reported to the Board on a meeting he attended in Vernon Township in regard to the proposed widening of Route 22 and possible corridors thereof. 10. MANAGER' S REPORT ON MEETING WITH WHEELING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (Doc. #70-1) President Thompson stated that Mr. Decker had attended a meeting of the Wheeling Township Board of Supervisors on January 6th and has furnished a report to the Board. The President stated that he won- ders if the Village is now in a position where the matter shouldn' t be taken back to the Court for action. The President further stated that an electorate meeting has been set for January 19th at Wheeling High School. Attorney Raysa stated that he would like something in writing showing the possible alternatives for the easement requested in the Cambridge drainage situation. Mr. Decker informed the Board of dialog which took place after the official meeting was adjourned in which there was a discussion of alternate easements. Discussion followed. President Thompson suggested that Mr. Decker attend the electorate meeting on the 19th rather than be present at the Board meeting. Mr. Raysa stated that he would contact Mr. Hillman of Chesterfield in the meantime to discuss this matter. President Thompson stated that anyone in Wheeling Township would be able to vote at the January 19th meeting. 11. RESOLUTION #R-70-2 -- DEED TO STATE OF ILLINOIS, KILDEER SCHOOL SITE President Thompson then read Resolution #R-70-2 which is a resolution of conveyance of land to the State of Illinois, which is commonly known as Kildeer school site no. 2. Trustee Fabish moved that Resolution #R-70-2 be approved as read. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio President Thompson NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 1854 1/12/70 12 . TEEN TAG DAY FOR MARCH OF DIMES Trustee Armstrong reported that the teenagers collecting for the March of Dimes collected over $130.00. He further stated that they did a fine job. 13. CHECKER ROAD Trustee Armstrong stated that he has recently driven over Checker Road and finds it is in bad condition again. Mr. Decker stated that he has already contacted Mr. Anderson of Vernon Township about the road and Mr. Anderson requested that the Village Board consider the possibility of sharing the cost of re-surfacing the road, which work could not be done until spring. Discussion followed. NEW BUSINESS 14. REQUEST FROM MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO President Thompson stated that the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago has requested permission to solicit funds during the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd, 1970 . Trustee Armstrong moved to grant the permission requested and to waive the fees entailed. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 15 . ORDINANCE #0-70-1 -- CREATION OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT President Thompson stated that a report has been received from the Health Committee relative to their meeting of January 8th and recommending passage of an ordinance creating a Health Department. Mr. Raysa stated that he was aware of the changes which were made in the ordinance. President Thompson then read Ordinance #0-70-1. Discussion followed. Trustee Thorud moved that Ordinance #0-70-1 be approved and passed as amended. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed with Attorney Raysa advising the Board on the ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 1855 1/,12/70 16. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT RE VARIATION FOR BRESLOFF President Thompson stated that the report from the Zoning Board of Appeals is in regard to a variation of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a circular driveway to be installed. The President stated that it was a majority decision that the petition be denied in this case. Discussion followed. Mr. Bresloff was present in the audience and expressed his desires. He stated that the big problem was the fact that work has already begun on the project. Discussion followed. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and deny the petition. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion carried and the petition was denied. Trustee Gleeson suggested that Mr. Bresloff check with the Building Commissioner to find out what possibilities would be left open for him. 17. RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS IN CAMBRIDGE UNITS 6 AND 7 President Thompson stated that Mr. Decker has recommended release of the escrow funds for Cambridge Units 6 and 7. Mr. Sisson stated that all the final improvements in those areas have been made. Trustee Armstrong moved that the escrow funds for Units 6 and 7 in Cambridge be released. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Mr. Decker stated that there had been a comment that there were some sidewalks cracked and that Mr. Sisson had gone over the area with Mr. Brown and repairs have been made. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 1856 1/12/70 18. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM VILLAGE TREASURER (Doc. #70-2) President Thompson stated that a letter of resignation has been re- ceived from Edward C. Dreher, the Village Treasurer. The President stated that he would accept the resignation with reluctance and would wish to send Mr. Dreher a letter of high commendation for his ser- vices to the community. The President then asked for Board con- currence in his acceptance of the resignation. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board so concur. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 19. PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE The President stated that the Village Manager has recommended the creation of a Department of Finance. He further stated that the Board has been given a proposed ordinance and he would ask that they read it and prepare to discuss said ordinance at the next Board meeting. Mr. Decker stated that this proposed ordinance should also be reviewed by the Village Attorney. 20. PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY FOR CROSS CONNECTION Attorney Raysa stated that the proposed contract with the Buffalo Utility Company for the cross connections should take preference over any proposed ordinance. He then presented another draft of a contract with the Buffalo Utility Company. He stated that he wanted the Board to review this again. 21. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Fabish moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Clerk Approximately 9: 30 P.M. APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1970. _. 1 Village President