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1970-03-09 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1902 3/9/70 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, MARCH 9TH, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order at 8: 05 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, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio Also present were Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; Richard Decker, Village Manager; and Murvyn Sisson of Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23RD Trustee Gleeson moved that the minutes of February 23rd be approved as published. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Trustee Cimaglio requested clarification of item #11 on page 1888 of the minutes. Mr. Sisson stated that as soon as weather permits, the state will advertise for bids to resurface St. Mary' s Parkway. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 2. WARRANT #182 ( Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #182 in the amount of $19, 521 .42. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #182 be approved as read. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 1903 3/9/70 3. WATERWORKS WARRANT #60 Waterworks Warrant #60 in the amount of $4, 952. 55 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #60 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 4. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #27 Municipal Building Warrant #27 in the amount of $17, 890. 36 was read by Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Municipal Building Warrant #27 be approved as read. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 5. STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS BALANCES AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1970 . Trustee Gleeson stated that each Trustee also received a sheet showing appropriation balances by departments through February 28, 1970 . He informed the Board that the balance shown of over $412 , 000.00 is not ready and waiting to be spent. 6. $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE Mr. Brogan of Northern Securities Corporation then reported to the Board on the status of the sale of the $4 million bond issue. He stated that the extension on the fiscal agency agreement and the option agreement with Julien Collins & Company expires at midnight, March 9th. He requested an extension of ten working days and pre- sented the necessary papers for such extension. President Thompson called a recess to enable the Clerk to procure the previous agreements for comparison and review by the Attorney. The meeting was called back to order at 8: 33 P.M. Fiscal Agency Agreement Trustee Felten moved to extend Resolution #R-70-7, which is a resolution authorizing the extension of the Fiscal Agency Agreement to March 9th, to March 23, 1970. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. Option Agreement President Thompson then read the option agreement by and between 1904 3/9/70 Julien Collins & Company and the Village of Buffalo Grove, said agree- ment to expire on March 23, 1970. Trustee Fabish moved that the option agreement be accepted. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 7. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT (Doc. #70-8) President Thompson stated that the legislative committee report had been tabled to the meeting tonight. He stated that the report is on a meeting held by that committee and states the policy which the committee is asking to establish. Trustee Armstrong stated that the committee would like the opinion of the Board as to this policy. Discussion followed. Trustee Felten stated that he feels every Trustee should initiate their own action on new laws. Trustee Armstrong stated that the legislative committee would welcome any suggestions from the Trustees. In response to a query from Trustee Gleeson, Trustee Armstrong stated that this is basically the same policy as set by the committee last year, they are merely reiterating what they propose. Discussion followed. Trustee Thorud requested to be relieved of the chairmanship of this committee. President Thompson stated that he would accept Trustee Thorud' s resignation as Chairman of the committee and appoint Trustee Armstrong to the Chair and asked for Board concurrence. Trustee Cimaglio moved that the Board concur in the President' s action. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 8. FIRE TRUCK President Thompson stated that the Board has received a memo from the Village Manager reference the newly acquired fire truck. The President then read the memo (Doc. #70-9) . Mr. Decker stated that he wanted a statement from the Board as to their desires re the terms in the memo. Mr. Decker stated that if it is the Board' s desire to go ahead and purchase the truck and then lease it back to the Buffalo Grove Volunteer Fire Department under the conditions set forth in the memo, then he would prepare with the Attorney' s help, the necessary ordinances to implement the plan; and if it is not the Board' s desire to purchase the truck, then he would so inform the Volunteer Fire Department. 1905 3/9/70 President Thompson then polled the Board on the following question: if the conditions as indicated in the report are legal, do they wish to enter into such an arrangement in order to provide this equipment for the Fire Department. The following is a result of that poll: (L, Felten: Aye Gleeson: Aye. He also stated that he wonders why this committment is needed as the Board committed themselves before to the purchase of this equipment. He stated that he thinks the financial arrangments ;are fine. Thorud: Yes Armstrong: Yes Fabish: Yes, as long as the money does not come out of the general fund. Cimaglio: Yes President Thompson stated that based on the poll, he would say that it would be proper for the Village Manager to contact the Village Attorney and prepare the necessary contracts and agreements based on the legality of the situation and present them at the next Board meeting. Trustee Gleeson suggested that when the negotiations for the note are made, they should be on an open end clause with no penalty for pre- payment. 9. ORDINANCE #0-70-2 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FOR RICHARD J. BROWN CONDOMINIUM PROJECT) President Thompson then read Ordinance #0-70-2 which is an ordinance for a planned development (Richard J. Brown condominium project) . Discussion followed on section 7 of the ordinance in which reference is made to the varying of the mix of the units and to the possibility of the rental of the units. Mr. Brown stated that exhibit CC as presented to the Board and the Plan Commission indicated that the mix may vary. He explained that what is referred to as a three bed- room unit is actually a luxury two bedroom unit with den which opens into the living room and sells in the $47,000 to $49, 000 bracket. Mr. Berth, Plan Commission Chairman, stated that his understanding always was that one of the rooms in the three bedroom unit was, in fact, a den. ,. In response to a query from Trustee Gleeson, Mr. Berth stated that as far as he recalls, the Plan Commission was not aware of the fact that there could be more than 32 of the three 1906 3/9/70 bedroom units. President Thompson stated that he would prefer that in section6, the word "may" should be changed to the word "will" as far as the fencing around the perimeter of the development is concerned. Mr. Brown stated that they would have no objection to this change. Discussion then followed on the possible rental of the units. Mr. Brown stated that it was their intent to sell the units but there was a possibility of the need to rent some units for a period of time depending on the market. President Thompson stated that the intent of the Board is that this will not be a rental development, but a condominium project and that the Board does not wish to grant any latitude that this might end up as a rental project. Discussion followed. Mr. Brown suggested the deletion of the last sentence in section 7 referring to rental apartments. Further discussion followed. Trustee Gleeson stated that he would object to going over the 32 three bedroom units as shown in exhibit CC. President Thompson stated that the phrase "and/or apartment purposes" should be stricken fron the first paragraph on page two. Attorney Raysa stated that the words "Director of Buildings" in section two should be changed to "Building Commissioner" . The words "and penthouses" should be stricken from section 5 on page 4. Mr. Brown stated that he would like to respectfully request that they be allowed to mix the units as they originally requested. Attorney Raysa advised the Board that he thought it would be possible for the Board to allow the moving of one of the six story buildings after approval of the project, if it were moved to a more favorable location; that is, getting around some of the questions raised with respect to light, sunshine, etc. President Thompson stated that he would like the door left open somewhat so that if Mr. Brown finds it feasible it could be done. Mr. Brown stated that they are con- tinuing the study and if it is at all possible, they will attempt to move the building. 1 Trustee Gleeson suggested that section 7 of the ordinance should read: Richard J. Brown, Inc. , may vary the mix of the units from the limitations shown on Exhibit CC, depending upon market requirements; provided, that the number of three bedroom units not exceed sixty- four and that the total number of units as set forth on exhibit CC may not be exceeded. 1907 3/9/70 Attorney Raysa stated that if the Board approved the ordinance with the changes, he would like to have the opportunity to have a meeting with Mr . Frank of the Buffalo Utility Company in order to redraft the option agreement with the Utility Company with reference to the underground improvements which would be put in by Richard J. Brown Associates so that when the Village does exercise its ' option to purchase , it will not have to pay for those improvements . Li Trustee Fabish moved to direct the attorney to draw up Ordinance #0-70-2 as corrected for presentation to the Board for approval at the next regular meeting on March 16th. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish NAYS: Trustees Armstrong, Cimaglio The motion carried. Trustee Cimaglio stated that he believes Mr . Brown has a most commendable exhibit and layout but he is not in favor of allowing the sixty-four three bedroom units . 10. TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT DUNDEE ROAD AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD Trustee Felten stated that as a matter of safety, he thinks the Board ought to make an attempt to get the State to install traffic lights at Dundee Road and Buffalo Grove Road. President Thompson stated that those lights will be installed at the time Dundee Road is widened which is scheduled for sometime this summer. NEW BUSINESS 11. PROCLAMATION OF ORT DAY IN BUFFALO GROVE President Thompson then read a proclamation proclaiming March 18th as ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training) Day in l Buffalo Grove. The President asked for Board concurrence in his proclamation. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board concur in the President ' s action. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1908 3/9/70 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Cimaglio moved that the Board go into executive session for the purposes of discussing personnel. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Board returned at 11: 15 P.M. L President Thompson stated that he would like to announce that effective immediately, Mr. William Dettmer has been hired in the capacity of Building Commissioner of Buffalo Grove. He further stated that it is the intent of the Village Manager to enlarge and expand the Building Department to include many other facets of health and welfare and will be unique in this area. 13. SMOKING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Trustee Thorud moved that the ash trays be returned to the podium for the smoking privileges of the Trustees. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. President Thompson stated that that would be in violation of a state ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud NAYS: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio The motion was defeated. 14. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT VIOLATION RE GENERAL CAR CARE (BULGARELLI) Attorney Raysa then advised the Board as to the status of the hearings reference the Metropolitan Sanitary District violation by Joseph Bulgarelli. The Attorney advised that he had a meeting set up with the State Highway Department in regard to this situation and would like an indication from the Board as to how far they want him to l go in this case. Discussion followed. V President Thompson suggested that the Board wait to make any further decisions on the matter until the Attorney has met with the representative of the State Highway Department. 1909 3/9/70 15. LAKE COUNTY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Attorney Raysa asked the status of the Lake County Sewage Treatment Plant as he has heard from various parties reference to final pay- ment being due the contractor on the job. President Thompson stated that the plant is not functioning properly. Discussion followed. 16. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Cimaglio moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Clerk Approximately 11:40 P.M. APPROVED THIS 1 AY OF � ��� c -) , 1970. Village Pfsident J�Or L.;