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1970-02-23 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1881 2/23/70 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, FEBRUARY 23, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, 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; Murvyn Sisson of Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers; and Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, arrived at 9: 30 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9TH Trustee Cimaglio moved that the minutes of February 9th be approved as written. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 2 . WARRANT #180 Warrant #180 in the amount of $12, 521. 27 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #180 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 3. WARRANT #181 Warrant #181 in the amount of $1 , 774. 74 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #181 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously. 4. WATERWORKS WARRANT #59 Waterworks Warrant #59 in the amount of $1, 522 . 88 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #59 be approved as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously. 1882 2/23/70 5. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #26 Municipal Building Warrant #26 in the amount of $1, 682 . 32 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Municipal Building Warrant ##26 be approved as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 6. ANNUAL AUDIT FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 1969 Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board recognize the receipt of the annual audit for the year ending April 30, 1969 and suggest that the Village Clerk forward a copy to the State Auditor. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 7. LAKE COOK ROAD President Thompson stated that he would like to make a report on behalf of the Lake Cook Road committee. He stated that last Friday, February 20th, the Lake Cook Road committee which consisted of the President, Mr. Decker, Trustee Cimaglio and Mr. Berth, Plan Commission Chairman (Trustee Gleeson was unable to attend the meeting) met with representatives of the Cook County Department of Highways. He stated that Mr. Scanlon, President of the Village of Wheeling and Mr. Thompson Dyke of Harland Bartholomew, Planners for the Village of Wheeling were also in attendance as were Fathers Duffy and Pacocha of St. Mary' s Church and the Attorney for the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and the head of realty for the Archdiocese. The President stated that the purpose of the meeting was to determine where the Village stood reference the resolution forwarded to Cook County Department of Highways on July 31, 1969 and the answer that they returned to the Village on November 25, 1969. The President stated he asked if there were any way in which they could retain the Village ' s proposed alignment which is shown in yellow on the map of the road and that the answer he receivedveas "no" . The reasons were because of the counties involved and the funding involved and the more this road would be in Lake County, the less chance Cook County Department of Highways would have of funding the road and also the design criteria. The President stated that the committee was then shown the green alignment and were told that they had accepted that alignment and the State had approved it. The President stated that it was his contention that such was not the case and that the Village was interested in finding out what was the most advantageous alignment to them and would govern their decision and recommendation 1883 2/23/70 on that basis . The President stated that the red alignment within the corporate limits of Buffalo Grove would, in opposition to the green alignment, eliminate one home on MaryLu Lane, would in opposition to what had previously been indicated, not be losing the water tower (the actual figures are that the water tower would be thirty feet from the pave- ment) . With the red alignment, the Village would be picking up about fifteen feet on either side of the road in the park and municipal building area. East of Raupp Boulevard, the red alignment most closely parallels the southern boundaries of St. Mary ' s Church -- the green alignment cuts the property. He stated that the rest of the road then goes into the corporate limits of Wheeling and takes one home on the east side of Buffalo Grove Road and one home on the west side of the road. The President stated that they then went into some more definitive aspects, reference street lights (traffic signals) will be installed at Buffalo Grove Road and Lake Cook Road; Raupp Boulevard and Lake Cook Road with pre-emption devices controlled by the Police Department and Fire Department; Arlington Heights Road and Lake Cook Road. The Highway Department will also install traffic signals at what would be our Lake Cook Road extended as it lies presently and Buffalo Grove Road. Reference the overpass at Buffalo Grove Road and Lake Cook Road, the Highway Department will not put that in unless they see that it is warranted in the future . Reference fencing, they will fence recreational areas, will not fence the residential areas but would consider putting in highway type barricades along the residential areas . Also, should the Village desire to put screen planting, they will be allowed to do so in the right of way. Reference the speed limit, the speed limit can only be set after a traffic survey is taken and the road would automatically be set at 30 m.p.h. until a survey is made under the provisions of the Illinois statutes regulating urban speed limits . Reference the existing portion of Lake Cook Road as it intersects the new red alignment, they will dead-end it and eliminate that intersection. It was their statement that under the law they have no legal way of furnishing funds to extend the present road which is not theirs . 1884 2/23/70 Reference sidewalks which the committee asked about, their statement was that the Cook County Highway Department is basically not in the sidewalk business, but they would give the Village permits for side- walks to be put in at the Village ' s expense. The President stated that it is the recommendation of the Lake Cook Road committee, who met earlier in the evening, that the Village Board contact the Cook County Highway Department by letter and in that letter incorporate that which the Board feels it must have, the traffic signalization, the highway barricades, the fencing along recreational areas, the dead ending of the existing road and indicate to them that the most advantageous route and that with which the Village would cooperate in condemnation would be the red alignment through the corporate limits of Buffalo Grove, their alternate number one. Trustee Cimaglio moved to accept the recommendation of the committee as per Exhibit "A" which is the April 23, 1969 Alignment and Geometrics for Lake-Cook Road. Discussion followed with Trustee Cimaglio stating that Exhibit "A" was the one which was on the table for discussion. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon a query by Trustee Armstrong, President Thompson then reviewed the red and green alignments. Discussion followed. Trustee Gleeson stated that he would like to get as many intents as possible in writing. President Thompson stated he would like to write the letter during the week depending on the Board' s pleasure, and then have it approved for signature at the next regular meeting. Trustee Cimaglio moved to amend the motion directing that a letter be written incorporating the Board' s recommendations and that the President present it for approval by the Board. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Further discussion followed. Trustee Armstrong stated that he would like to see if the Village could receive the money for the proposed highway barricades and put that money towards fencing the residential areas. Trustee Gleeson stated he would hesitate using the money in this manner because the barricades provide more safety than fencing. Discussion followed. 1885 2/23/70 President Thompson then opened up the discussion to the audience. Mr. Lilly of MaryLu Lane pointed out that it would be his home, not Mr . DuSold' s home, which would be eliminated by the road (the Board had reversed the homeowners ' names) . Mr. Schneck of Buffalo Grove Road stated that his home would be l eliminated by the red line and that he took a poll of Father Duffy, v President Thompson and most of the Trustees and that most of them feel that what would be best for the Village would be the yellow line (present right of way) but they stated that that would be im- possible to attain. He stated that because the Village is going to be intimidated by the County Board they will vote in not what they think is right, but what they have to -- the Village ought to vote the yellow line and make the County approve it. President Thompson stated that the committee had asked if there was any way in which the yellow alignment could be accepted and he would ask a poll of the committee members present as to the answer received. Trustee Cimaglio stated that if the road would cross above the Cook County line or into Lake County any more than what it is currently, then the Cook County Board has indicated that they would not give the funds; it is a question of legality due to the fact that Lake County cannot afford to put in that portion of the road which would go into Lake County. Mr. Berth stated he concurs with the answer given by Trustee Cimaglio and stated the big thing was the condemnation costs were much higher and also there was some question about the curvature of the road being acceptable . Mr. Decker stated that he believes President Thompson tried and pushed the question on many occasions and probably pushed the question to the maximum, the answer was absolutely no, they would not go that far into Lake County. Father Duffy stated that he would say the President brought out the request for the yellow alignment and he was voted down unanimously by the members present from the highway department; it was totally unacceptable from the point of engineering and legality; no question left in his mind that the County under no circumstances would accept it. 1886 2/23/70 Mrs. King of Crestview Terrace asked what the purpose would be of extending the present Lake Cook Road out to Buffalo Grove Road after the County completes the new road. President Thompson stated mainly it would be for traffic to the Buffalo Grove Golf Club and for access to the Weidner subdivision. Discussion followed. A renter in the home of Mr. DuSold, 116 Mary Lu Lane, questioned why Cook County did not wait to construct the road until Lake County could contribute to it. President Thompson stated that Lake County does not have enough Motor Fuel Tax funds available to contribute. Discussion followed. In response to a query by Trustee Armstrong, President Thompson stated that the apartment developments would have to request access roads to their developments. Also in response to a query by Trustee Armstrong, President Thompson stated that if we turn this proposal down, the County will probably proceed with the green line alternate as they have received State approval for it and then commence con- demnation proceedings based on the green line. And, if we were to block it and make it difficult for them to condemn public land, it would ultimately mean the Village wouldn' t get a road for many years and they would eventually come back to the Village Board for approval. Trustee Armstrong stated that he still feels they are getting what they wanted with the exception of a few stop lights and he is questioning whether something else can be done. President Thompson stated that he has stated the possibilities that he had tried to get and his objective is to get the safest roadway possible within the corporate limits and to preserve the land as much as possible and still get a roadway which the Village definitely needs. Mr. Decker stated that he detected a definite decision on the part of Cook County Department of Highways that they were going to con- struct the green alignment and he believes the President talked them out of that position. He stated he feels the President did what he could and came up with the best possible solution to protect the Village. Trustee Fabish stated that Lake County will benefit considerably from the road and are not putting anything into it. He thinks the road should be delayed until they can go ahead with the yellow line and get the cooperation of Lake County -- the Village will keep more public land and not have the isolation of the Municipal Building. Further discussion followed. 1887 2/23/70 The President then directed the Clerk to call the roll. AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Cimaglio NAYS: Trustee Fabish ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 8. $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE Mr. Brogan of Northern Securities Corporation then reported to the Board the status of the sale of the $4 million bond issue. He stated that the Bond market had improved again and would say that financing was not too far away. Discussion followed. Attorney Raysa arrived at 9: 30 P.M. 9. LETTER FROM ALAN BRESLOFF, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DENIAL FOR VARIATION (DOUBLE ENTRY DRIVEWAY) President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from Mr. Alan Bresloff requesting the Board to reconsider their denial of his variation request for a double entry driveway. The President stated that a motion for reconsideration was in order as the Board is substantially the same that made the decision at the original time. Trustee Armstrong moved that the Board reconsider their decision. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Mr. Bresloff presented himself to the Board and presented a document containing a colored photograph, a copy of a page from the Village ' s zoning ordinance and a comparison of his situation with Mr. Dluhy' s (Mr. Dluhy was granted a variation for circular driveway) . (Doc. # 70-4) . Mr. Bresloff pointed out that in the photograph he took, a neighbor had company and one of the cars was parked over the driveway and completely blocked the sidewalk and that with his circular drive- way there would be no problem of this nature as he could fit six cars onto his driveway. Mr. Bresloff discussed an article which appeared in the Northwest Day and of which the Board had a copy and stated that he can' t see what makes his case different than Mr. Dluhy' s -- his hardship was the cost of dollars spent also. Mr. Bresloff stated that he feels there is some discrimination in his case and he is not hurting the public safety, health and welfare of anyone in his community. Discussion followed. 1888 2/23/70 Trustee Thorud stated that the cars in the photograph were parked illegally. Mr. Bresloff stated that the Police car drove by seven times and did not issue a ticket. Mr. Decker stated that he would make a note of that fact. Trustee Thorud stated that he thinks the circular driveways are an eyesore and Mr. Bresloff had alternatives, he could have widened his V driveway. He further stated that if the Board were to grant his variation they would probably get numerous requests for this same variation. Mr. Bresloff stated that they are an eyesore only in Trustee Thorud ' s eyes and that he intended to landscape the area. Discussion followed. President Y Thompson stated that an "Aye" on the motion would be an indication that the Trustee is desirous of changing his prior decision. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: None NAYS: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio ABSENT: Trustee Felten The motion was denied. President Thompson stated that as he has reiterated in correspondence with Mr. Bresloff, the Village can cite the contractor who did the work as the necessary permit was not obtained and could have the land put back the way it was. Mr. Bresloff stated that this is not completely the fault of the contractor as he is not from the area and there was no way for him to contact the contractor. 10. HALF WAY HOUSE -- BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB In response to a query from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Decker stated that a report on the Half Way house was submitted to the Board of Health at their last meeting and he doesn' t feel it was comprehensive enough. He stated that he had directed the Sanitarian to come back with a more comprehensive report. 11. RESURFACING OF ST. MARY' S PARKWAY In response to a query from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Sisson stated that the Board has gone as far as it can in its plans to resurface St. Mary' s Parkway and that it is up to the State at this time. it 1889 2/23/70 NEW BUSINESS 12. PROCLAMATION OF NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CONCERTS WEEK IN BUFFALO GROVE President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from Mr. Thomas Shirley, President of the Northwest Community Concerts Association requesting that the President proclaim the week of March 23rd as "Northwest Community Concerts Week in Buffalo Grove: The President stated that he would be happy to so proclaim and asked that the Board concur. Trustee Cimaglio moved that the Board concur in the President' s proclamation. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 13. LETTER FROM ELMER SHIRLEY REPRESENTATIVE OF STRATHMORE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION PARK COMMITTEE President Thompson stated that the letter from Mr. Elmer Shirley, a representative of the Strathmore Homeowners ' Association Park Committee is in regard to transferance of title to the Park District of certain lands and also in regard to the temporary use of the site at Checker Drive and Arlington Heights Road for a park. The President stated that the Board hadby motion fully exercised its' intent to transfer certain lands to the Park District and at that time the Board was told that the Park District would hire a surveyor and that it wasn' t until the 18th of February that the Park District pro- cured a surveyor. He further stated that as soon as the surveys are in and Mr. Raysa prepares the necessary papers, the Board will make that legal. The President stated that as far as the site at Checker Drive and Arlington Heights Road is concerned there is some confusion and there is a problem relative to School District 96 in regard to that land. The President stated that he would recommend that the Board do nothing until such a time as School District 96 has its ' land problems resolved. He stated that he has committed to keeping that parcel of land available, if needed. Mr. Shirley stated that they realize the problem that exists but are suggesting some means of making temporary use of that land for a play- ground area for this summer. Mr. Decker stated that he could find nothing in Mr. Shirley' s letter that would come under the authority or jurisdiction of the Village Board and he would suggest that the letter be forwarded to the Park District. He further stated that he had met with the Park Board on financing and improvement of all of the sites and that he and they are pretty well up to date as to what can and cannot be done. 1890 2/23/70 President Thompson stated that the Village Board would not make a move reference any park or recreational areas in the Village without talking to the Park District -- they could not commit them to im- provements and then drop the land in their laps . Mr . Shirley stated they had a meeting with the Park District and it was the Park District ' s initial thought that the SHA Park Committee should bring their requests to the Village Board. In response to a query by Trustee Cimaglio, Attorney Raysa stated that the Park Districts only way of procuring monies for the District is through tax anticipation warrants and that in the future they will, as a District, levy taxes . Mr. Decker stated that they have not yet passed a tax levy ordinance. Mr. Shirley stated that the Park District cannot levy taxes until after the first of April and then not receive tax money until 1971. He further stated that he is asking the co- operation of the Village Board and Mr. Decker to consider the re- quests from the Park District so that the SHA Park Committee can proceed with the things which they talk about in their letter. Dis- cussion followed. In response to a query by Attorney Raysa, Mr. Decker stated that in accordance with his recommendation, the Village is retaining two offices in the old Village Hall and also the garage area for the Public Works Department. He further stated that he would not like to make a recommendation as to the old Police Department building until he has a chance to discuss it with the Department heads. Attorney Raysa stated that he would be unable to prepare any agree- ment until the Board decides what they are retaining. 14. POSTING OF COLORS AT REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS Trustee Fabish asked if the Board would extend the honor and privilege of letting the Scouts present the colors at each meeting. President Thompson stated that it is difficult to post the colors because of the relative sizes of the flag poles and height of the ceiling but that he would be happy to have the Scout organizations do so. 15 . QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE Mr. Larry Gamm of Checker Drive asked if a tentative date had been set for condemnation of the land needed for Lake Cook Road. The President stated that no definite date had been set to his knowledge but that condemnation was to proceed in 1970 . The President then read out of the Primary Road Program for Cook County for the years 1971-1974 as to construction of Lake Cook Road. 1891 2/23/70 Mr . Don Ray of Navajo Trail asked if there were any possibility that the Twin Grove Baptist Church could use the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building for services on Sundays . The President asked that this request be submitted in writing as to the amount of people, number of cars, time, etc. �./ 16. LAKE COUNTY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Attorney Raysa stated that the contractor for the Lake County Sewage Treatment Plan would like to be paid the balance of what is due him. Mr . Decker stated that he would request a meeting sometime this week with all the principals involved, the operator of the plant, the Public Works Director , et al and would ask that the Attorney also be present at this meeting. The meeting would be held in the conference room. President Thompson stated that there is a construction problem, the plant is not operating properly. Discussion followed. 17 . ADJOURNMENT Trustee Gleeson moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. `? �I Village cllerk Approximately 10: 30 P.M. APPROVED THIS DAY OF �v'� , 1970. Village ? esident