1969-03-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1535
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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
4 ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
(1./' The President called the meeting tocrder at 8: 07 P.M. All present
stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk
called the roll and the following were found present:
President Thompson; Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Wilhelm (Trustee Wilhelm arrived at 8: 23 P.M. )
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17TH
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of February 17th be approved as
published. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion.
Trustee Thorud stated that in paragraph 18 on page 1522, he believes
that he seconded the motion and doubts that Trustee Lewis had seconded
it as he voted against the motion. Trustee Lewis agreed with Trustee
Thorud.
Trustee Lewis then amended his motion to include the correction on
page 1522. Trustee Gleeson seconded the amended motion. Upon roll
call, the motion carried unanimously.
2 . LAKE COOK ROAD
President Thompson stated that the Village Manager had listed five
reasons opposing the proposed alignment of Lake Cook Road. The Presi-
dent then read the five reasons and asked the Board for any additions.
Trustee Felten stated that the water reservoir which would have to be
removed requiring a great deal of expense to replace should be listed
and also there is a right of way already dedicated versus the con-
demnation by County.
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Edward Fabish presented a map from the Lake County Department of High-
ways which was submitted to the Plan Commission in June, 1968. Presi-
dent Thompson stated that it would appear that Lake County and Cook
County do not agree on the alignment as Lake County' s map shows the
alignment as already in and proposed by the Village of Buffalo Grove.
However, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Frederichs had stated at the meeting of
February 24th that they had met with the Lake County Department of
Highways. Trustee Gleeson stated that it appears that one planned
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study does not agree with the other. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm arrived at 8: 23 P.M.
Trustee Gleeson stated that the list does not mention the hazardous
crossing of pedestrian traffic at Raupp Blvd. and the new alignment
because there will still be a park in that area and there should also
G' be something about the $250,000.00 worth of concrete and bridge which
is going to be ripped up.
President Thompson stated that the amended list of reasons will be
presented to the Attorney, as directed at the meeting of February 24th,
so that he can draw up a resolution.
3. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
President Thompson stated that there is a report from the Buffalo
Grove Days Committee stating what they would propose for Buffalo
Grove Days to be held in 1969 -- they propose a two day celebration,
the first day being August 30th. President Thompson read the pro-
posed plans. The President stated they have also presented a pro-
posed budget with projected expenses and income. The President stated
that the request is for an amount in the area of $1, 700.00.
Discussion followed on the plans and projected expenses and Mr. Rubino,
Chairman of the Committee, explained the proposed program.
Trustee Felten moved that the Board approve the proposed budget for
the 1969 Buffalo Grove Days in the amount of $1, 730 .00 . Trustee
Wilhelm seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that if the Board would recall last year' s
Buffalo Grove Days, there was less than six weeks to prepare it and
that was too late to make a successful Day of it and he thinks in order
to get the plans moving they need a budget to work with.
Trustee Thorud asked about the net cost to the Village for Buffalo
Grove Day 1968. Mr. Rubino stated that $1, 264. 50 was the net cost to
the Village. Further discussion followed.
Trustee Huxhold stated that he would suggest that a vote be taken as
he doesn' t think the amount they are asking for is too exhorbitant.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Felten moved that the Board temporarily adjourn to go into
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Executive Session. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion.
Attorney Raysa stated that he would like to introduce Mr. Lang of
Benjamin & Lang to the Board as he is present in the audience. Presi-
dent Thompson stated that the Board is very familiar with Mr. Benjamin
and that Mr. Lang is Mr. Benjamin' s partner.
(—I President Thompson asked that the motion to adjourn be withdrawn tem-
porarily so that the bids may be opened on the reservoir and pumping
station. Trustee Felten withdrew his motion and Trustee Thorud with-
drew his second.
5. BID OPENINGS FOR RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION WELL NO. 2
President Thompson stated that the bids received for the reservoir
and pumping station at Well No. 2 would now be opened. The following
are the bids received:
Englehardt, Inc.
Bond received $218, 139.00
Keno & Sons Construction Co.
Bid check received 208,474.00
E. F. Mueller
Bond received 209, 774.00
Lemont Structures, Inc.
Bond received 248, 336. 90
R. L. O 'Neil Builders, Inc. 196, 713.00
Bond received
The President asked if there were any other bids.
Trustee Felten moved that these bids be forwarded to the Design
Engineer for verification and for him to report back to the Board at
the next meeting. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried
-.1 unanimously.
6. TRUSTEE FELTEN' S RESIGNATION
Trustee Thorud moved for the Board to reconsider the motion of con-
currence made at theFebruary 24th Board meeting in regard to Trustee
Felten' s resignation. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that when he submitted his resignation a week
ago he had a problem that had existed for six months and for some
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reason it cleared up all of a sudden for which he was very happy.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Thorud moved that the Board cancel their acceptance of
Trustee Felten' s resignation submitted last week. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Felten moved that permission be granted him by the Board to
withdraw his resignation. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Felten moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the
purposes of discussing personnel. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
The Board returned to the regular meeting at 9: 22 P.M.
8. RAUPP DISPOSAL COMPANY
President Thompson stated that we would take the next item out of
order on the agenda and discuss the subject of the Raupp Disposal
Company' s petition for an exclusive contract with the Village on
home stops. The President stated there is a Plan Commission re-
port along with a copy of a letter to Mr. Wilhelm, who is the
Chairman of the Public Improvements Committee. President Thompson
read the recommendation of the Plan Commission Scavenger Sub-
Committee.
Mr. Jim Raupp introduced his Attorney, Mr. Boubein. Mr. Boubein ex-
plained the position of Raupp Disposal Company in which they would
like to have an exclusive contract with the Village on home stops.
Trustee Felten asked if it wouldn' t be difficult for other scavenger
services to get commercial, industrial or apartments if they would
not have any other service in the Village. Mr. Boubein stated that
this would not necessarily be true as there are seven scavengers ser-
vicing the Wheeling area and that from the standpoint of long range
efficiency and fairness that some form of competition regarding stops
other than homes be allowed.
Trustee Felten asked if the use of the paper sacks as opposed to gar-
bage cans would reduce the cost of the service. Mr. Raupp stated
that this would have to be an experiment. The Regional Manager of
St. Regis Paper Company' s Department of Sanitation explained the use
of paper sacks and stated that the quality of the sacks is being
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tested in four municipalities at the present time.
Mr. Bannister stated that the discussion should be broken down into
three parts: (1) Mr. Raupp's proposal; (2) The possibility of
changing to sacks; and, (3) Revision of the present garbage ordinance.
, (.../ President Thompson stated that he thinks the proposal from Mr. Raupp
should be first and then discuss the proposal of the bagging situation.
He stated that the granting of an exclusive license to Mr. Raupp would
require a change in the ordinance. Mr. Raupp had proposed that the
Village might want to do the billing for the service which would save
his company money which could be passed on to the customers. Trustee
Huxhold stated that he thinks this would be for the finance committee
to investigate.
Trustee Gleeson stated that as far as the Board granting an exclusive
franchise or anything of that nature that there should be a direct
return to the resident either in cost or better service and that the
bag will not reduce the resident cost. He further stated that there
are claims that the bags will reduce the cost of pick up and that in
exchange for the exclusivity there should be a return to the resident.
Discussion followed.
Trustee Huxhold moved that this matter be turned over to the finance
committee for them to meet with Mr. Raupp, get the facts and figures
and report back to the Board. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
Trustee Huxhold stated that he hopes the Board will give serious con-
sideration to the proposal from Mr. Raupp as he knows that Mr. Raupp
has given excellent service to the Village and he would hope that
prices would not have to be raised. Mr. Fabish gave Mr. Gleeson copies
of ordinances which he had received from other Villages.
9. MUNICIPAL BUILDING
President Thompson stated that there is an addendum to the agenda
tonight involving the Municipal Building. A letter has been received
from Mr. Raccuglia stating that in the breakdown he had submitted to
the Village on the extensions to the building he had not included the
concrete estimate. The concrete estimate is $1, 324.00 which would
bring the total expenditure on raising the building two feet and en-
larging it by ten feet in the Fire Department area to $6, 905.00.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board authorize the additional amount
of $1, 324. 00 for theconcrete. Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
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Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Gleeson
The motion carried.
10. MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL SURVEY
Trustee Felten stated that at the last Board meeting discussion on
the Municipal Swimming Pool Survey was tabled. Trustee Felten moved
to remove from table the discussion of the survey for a swimming pool.
Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Trustee Felten stated that the Board had directed the Jaycee' s to pre-
parea a survey for a municipal swimming pool and that they would like
the Board' s concurrence as to whether the questions met with the Board' s
approval. Trustee Felten read the proposed survey. Trustee Gleeson
stated that he thinks a question should be inserted as to how much
taxes the surveyed people would be willing to expend yearly and another
question should be exactly how much each family would be willing to pay
for each membership. Discussion followed.
Trustee Felten stated that he would insert after question two a question
as to how much would a family be willing to spend in taxes per year to
finance the construction and after question four, how much would a
family be willing to pay annually for membership. Trustee Gleeson
stated that he thinks it is fine with those two additions.
Trustee Felten stated that he had contacted a newspaper that is well
distributed in the area to find out what a half page ad would run with
an additional 1, 000 copies. The price quoted was $52. 00. Trustee
Felten further stated that the method of survey would be that the paper
would be distributed to all houses in the Village and perhaps the
Jaycee' s could have a box for the survey pickup at the Ranch Mart
Shopping Center. Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis stated that he thinks this should be handled by the
Park District if and when it is formed. Trustee Thorud stated that
perhaps the Jaycee ' s could distribute the survey at the time they
conduct their semi-annual fertilizer sale. Trustee Felten stated
that he will contact the Jaycee' s as to their further cooperation in
the survey.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board approve the questions as amended.
Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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11. ARLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT HEARING
Attorney Raysa stated that the Attorneys for the Arlington Country
Club had contacted him and stated that they would like to postpone
the pre-annexation hearing and the Plan Commission hearing for at
least a month so that they can complete the architectural drawings
and some other plans and specifications in respect to their buildings.
Attorney Raysa advised Mr. Fabish to be sure to note in his records
that this matter will be continued to another date. Attorney Raysa
advised the Board to meet on the scheduled date, March 13th, for the
Public Hearing and then continue the matter to another date.
Mr. Bannister stated that the Board could utilize the meeting on
March 13th to discuss the changes to the Personnel and Administration
Ordinance which was on the agenda for discussion tonight. President
Thompson stated that since it is 10: 30 P.M. he would ask that the
Board table those items pertaining to the Personnel and Administration
Ordinance and the Business License ordinance to the meeting of March
13th. Attorney Raysa stated that on the license ordinance he would
say that it is basically okay, he would like to Board to list the
businesses they would wish to license and tell him the amount of the
fees and he will set up the ordinance.
Trustee Huxhold move to table discussion on the Personnel and
Administration Ordinance and the Business License Ordinance to the
meeting on March 13th. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
April 24th was the date set for the pre-annexation agreement with the
Arlington Country Club. The meeting would start at 8 P.M.
12. FOUR MILLION DOLLAR BOND ISSUE
Attorney Raysa advised the Board on the status of the four million
dollar bond issue for the Waterworks and Sewerage System.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilhelm moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Lewis seconded
l ) the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 10: 37 P.M.
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APPROVED THIS ' 7 DAY OF,7x c,4_..) , 1969.
President