1970-04-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1926
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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, APRIL 6, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
President Thompson appointed Norma Krolack as clerk pro tem and
asked that the Board concur. The motion was moved and seconded
and passed unanimously.
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 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 MARCH 16, 1970
Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of March 16th be approved as
published. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion carried unanimously.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 23 . 1970
Trustee Fabish moved that the minutes of March 23 be approved as
published. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon roll call ,
the motion carried unanimously.
3. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
Information reference Public Hearing of April 15, 1970 reference
annexation request by Wheeling Trust and Savings
Balance of report to be discussed under proper business heading.
4. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
President Thompson stated that the report was very comprehensive
CV and gave various recommendations made by the committee.
Recommendations will be handled under their proper business heading
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OLD BUSINESS
5. Colandaq - 7-11 Store. Mr. Decker reported that the Plan
Commission report of January 21, 1970 recommended that the
development be approved because the three stipulations required were
met. That is to say, Fire Department approval, Village Engineer
approval, and County Highway Department approval. Ir. Decker
stated that everything was in order and awaiting Board action.
President Thompson asked the board for their decision. Trustee
Armstrong asked if there would be more stores other than Seven 11
and Standard Oil? President Thompson answered that these would
be the only two stores at this time but more would come at a
later date. Discussion followed as to height of fence in back
of lot line. Bud Berth, Chairman of the Plan Commission, answered
that a screening of 5 feet is required in our zoning ordinance
Trustee Fabish moved that the plat should be approved as prepared.
Turstee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
carried unanimously.
6. WATER CONTROL ORDINANCE 70-5
This was tabled due to the fact that the Board had an emergency
meeting on April 2 at 10: 30 a.m. at the Municipal Building .
Also present were Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; Mr. Edward
Benjamin of Benjamin & Lang, Financial Advisors for the Village;
and Mr. Hugh Brogan of Norther Securities Corporation. An
agreement was entered into with Marquette de Bary Co. contingent
upon the receipt of a check for $40, 000.00 to be received no later
that Friday, April 10, 1970.
Motion was made and seconded to remove Water Control Ordinance
from table. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
President Thompson read the ordinance as written. Trustee
Thorud moved that the Ordinance No. 70-5 be approved as read.
Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Trustee Cimaglio stated
there may be some confusion as to time of day. Trustee Thorud
stated that it should be interpreted as a 24 hour day. Lengthy
discussion followed. Due to the fact that the ordinance could
become confused it was decided to have Mr. Decker review the
records from last year and submit a report to the Board. Trustee
Thorud made a motion to this affect. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
7. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
The Plan Commission recommends to the Village Board that
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Checker Drive be renamed to Willow Grove Drive. It was felt
that the similarity was too great between Checker Road and
Checker Drive. Discussion followed. Trustee Fabish moved
that Checker Drive should be renamed Willow Grove Drive.
Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the
motion carried unanimously.
8. HALF WAY HOUSE
Trustee Armstrong inquired as to the status of the Half Way House for
the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Mr. Richard Decker answered that
our Sanitarian still has not received the report requested.
9. CHECKER ROAD
Trustee Armstrong inquired as to the status of Checker Road.
Mr. Richard Decker answered we have heard nothing as yet.
10. FARRINGTON DITCH
Mr. Richard Decker requested permission from the Board to
seek bids for the installation of a culvert under access road
to the Sewage Treatment Plant to alleviate problem by the
Farrington Ditch. Trustee Fabish made a motion that Mr. Decker
be permitted to obtain such bids. Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
11. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM VILLAGE CLERK 661-67i-10-/2)
President Thompson read Mrs. Dorothy C. Aopkins letter of
resignation. Trustee Gleeson moved that a letter of commendation
be sent to Mrs. Hopkins. Trustee Cimaglio moved also to present
her with a placque. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
12. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD (14-641/1)-/3)
Mr. Decker read his memo with reference to reconstruction of
Arlington Heights Road and is in hopes that the two municipalities
will get together and solve this mutual problem. Mr. Raysa stated
that legally the township could be liable for their portion if it
were pursued. Discussion followed.
13. RESURFACING ST. MARY' S PARKWAY/BERNARD DRIVE/MFT
Mr. Decker reported that referenced resurfacing will be on the
agenda for April 17, 1970. At this meeting the referenced appli-
cation will be passed by the Village Board.
14. CAMPFIRE GIRLS
The Camp Fire Group Guardian submitted a letter requesting use of
the Municipal Building on April 28, 1970 for a Camp Fire Ceremonial.
Trustee Felten felt that we would be setting a precedent for other
organizations and suggested that Mr. Decker request that the Camp
Fire Girls check with the Park District facilities and report back
** Correction: The resignation be accepted and
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at the next board meeting with the results.
9: 00 P.M. INTERMISSION WAS CALLED BY PRESIDENT THOMPSON
Board meeting resumed again at approximately 9: 15 P.M.
15. PRODUCTS OF THE BLIND
President Thompson read a letter from Products of the Blind ( 10-,')
requesting permission to visit the Village during July or
August. Mr. Decker had consulted Chief Smith in this regard
and was advised that it was a worthwhile organization and
permission should be granted. Trustee Cimaglio moved that
permission be granted and Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, it carried unanimously.
16. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDINGS AUDIT REPORT #6 (riri)
Report was so noted by the Board and for information only.
17. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES IN REMINDER
President Thompson made comments on the articles with reference
to the Police Department on overnight parking and the article
on purchasing the furniture for the Municipal Building at Prison
Industries as a great deal of savings.
18. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Agenda. President Thompson requested that Mr. Decker
make a comment at a later time.
2. Chamber of Commerce. No action taken at this time.
3. Raupp Memorial. Trustee Armstrong suggested that the
committee work up some recommendations with the Board and the
attorney for the Raupp Estate.
4. Buffalo Grove Library. Committee should look into the
possibility of annexing the Lake County portion of Buffalo Grove
into the Wheeling Library District.
5. Village Map. Trustee Felten stated that he and the
committee were currently working on updating the village map.
6. Tenth Anniversary Booklet. The Committee doesn' t
think it should be updated at this time.
7. The possibility of a monthly news letter was discussed
and would be considered if we could obtain sponsors, etc. to
absorb cost of printing and mailing. Trustee Felten presented
the possibility of submitting a questionnaire survey type to
the citizens of the Village. This should be so noted by the
Public Relations Committee.
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19. NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE TRANSPORTION STUDY
President Thompson gave a talk on the transportation needs for the
Northwest Municipalities as submitted by President Jack D. Pahl,
Transportation Coordinator, Village of Elk Grove. Their goals
are to provide a coordinated transportion network throught the entire
conference area which (a) combines streets, highways, mass transit,
terminals and parking facilities (b) is coordinated with land
development and (c) provides for the movement of people and goods to,
from, within and through the area with the maximum of ease and
comfort. " President Thompson stated that the conference will hire
a full time person to donduct a survey and that this be funded with
each member municipality contributing 10 per capita. Lengthy
discussion followed. Trustee Gleeson made a motion' that the Village
of Buffalo Grove participate up to an amount of $890.00. The motion
was made and seconded and carried unanimously.
20. GENERAL CAR CARE
Mr. Richard Raysa gave a report on General Car Care. He has been
in contact with State Highway Department and they would let out
bids as of July 5, 1970 for the improvement of Dundee Road. The
Bulgarelli and Village of Buffalo Grove case was dismissed.
21. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Thompson called on James Schrader to present his views
on contract zoning. Mr. Schrader made several statements and was
challenged by President Thompson to bring back proof of those state-
ments.
22. ADJOURNMENT
A move was made to adjourn the meeting and was carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
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