1969-03-24 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1557
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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, MARCH 24, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8:05 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, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Gleeson (Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 10 P.M. )
The President stated that with permission from the Board he would
deviate from the regular order of business as the Board is honored
to have two very special guests in the audience.
1. PROCLAMATION OF INTERNATIONAL AFS WEEK
President Thompson gave a brief history of the American Field Service
work and then read his Proclamation proclaiming March 24th through
March 29th as International AFS Week and named Miss Chamsobhon and
Miss Yong Lu as honorary citizens of Buffalo Grove.
Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 10 P.M.
President Thompson presented copies of the proclamation to each of
the girls and introduced them to the Board.
2 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 10TH and 13TH
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of March 10th be approved as
published. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Trustee Thorud
pointed out a typographical error on page 1548 in the first paragraph,
fourth line from the bottom.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of the adjourned meeting held
on March 13th be approved as published. Trustee Gleeson seconded the
motion and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustee Huxhold, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis
The motion carried.
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3. WARRANT #155
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #155 in the amount of $4, 907. 90. Trustee
Gleeson moved that Warrant #155 be approved as read. Trustee Wilhelm
seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson amended his motion to deduct $250 .00 from the Benjamin &
CI Lang bill which would make a total warrant of $4, 657 . 90.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he felt that the invoice from Evergreen
Press had been paid on another warrant under a different name. The
Clerk was directed to check the records. Trustee Gleeson moved to
amend his motion to delete the bill from Evergreen Press in the amount
of $188. 20 for a total warrant of $4,469. 70.
Trustee Wilhelm asked about the vacation pay for Harvey Soderstrom.
The Clerk stated that she had forgotten to put this on the warrant
and would have the Deputy Clerk figure the pay so that it could be
added to the warrant.
Trustee Gleeson moved to table action on Warrant #155 . Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
4. WARRANT #156
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #156 in the amount of $1, 800 . 00. Trustee
Felten moved that Warrant #156 be approved as read. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
4. WARRANT #155
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #155 be taken off the table. Trustee
Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Trustee Gleeson moved that amended Warrant #155 be approved after
deleting $250. 00 from the Benjamin & Lang payment, deleting the $188. 20
from the payment to Evergreen Press and adding a payment to Mr. Harvey
Soderstrom in the amount of $283. 50 under Department "F" for a total
warrant of $4, 753. 20 . Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon
roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
5. WARRANT #39
Warrant #39 a waterworks warrant in the amount of $918. 66 was read by
Trustee Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks warrant #39 be
approved as read. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Discussion
followed. Upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously.
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6. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson read pertinent portions of the Plan Commission Re-
port. Trustee Felten stated that the Plan Commission has recommended
that their recommendations on the sign ordinance be sent to the Health,
Welfare and Safety Committee and that we do not have such a committee.
Mr. Fabish stated that this should go before the Traffic and Safety
Committee.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the Village had considered a monotony
ordinance sometime ago and were advised by the Attorney that it was
contrary to the laws of the State of Illinois and suggested that Mr.
Fabish check with the Attorney before going any further with the
ordinance.
OLD BUSINESS
7. JOSEPH TAYLOR, VILLAGE PROSECUTOR
President Thompson stated that Mr. Joseph Taylor, the Village Prosecutor,
is present at the meeting tonight as the Board had requested him to be.
President Thompson introduced Mr. Taylor to the members of the Board.
President Thompson stated that one of the things the Board has dis-
cussed is that they feel they have enforceable ordinances and yet when
they get to Court they are thrown out. Mr. Taylor stated that he
doesn' t think that is unique to this Village and that the Courts are
not going to impose any dire fines on Village ordinances such as gar-
bage can lids unless there are facts unique to the situation. Mr.
Taylor went on to explain his usual procedure in handling cases before
the Courts. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm asked Mr. Taylor to tell the Board any shortcomings
in the Village ordinances and areas where the Board could perhaps
communicate to the Courts so that the ordinances could be enforced.
Mr. Taylor suggested that Trustee Wilhelm appear in Court and that
he would introduce him to the Court and then Trustee Wilhelm could
convey the necessary information pertaining to the Health and Welfare
of the Community. Discussion followed.
Mr. Taylor stated that he is really impressed with the Buffalo Grove
Police Department, their demeanor in Court has been most impressive.
President Thompson thanked Mr. Taylor for coming before the Board.
8. BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB - HOUSE TRAILER
President Thompson stated that the Buffalo Grove Golf Club has pre-
sented a request to the Board to place a house trailer near their
maintenance shed for the housing of migrant workers and that Mr.
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Bannister has presented his report to the Board. Mr. Bannister stated
that we do not have sewage lines running down Checker Road at this
time. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would question the wisdom of
installing sanitary facilities in the maintenance building itself
as proposed by the Golf Club, rather than putting them in the trailer.
Mr. Bannister introduced Mr. Hanneman, Superintendent of the Golf Club,
to the Board and stated that sanitary facilities are needed in the
maintenance shed whether the trailer is placed there or not. Mr.
Hanneman told the Board that he would check the trailer each morning
when he arrived at work and would check it again at night before going
home and that he will make sure that it is kept in the proper condition
for occupancy and there will be no families living there at all.
Chief Smith stated that the Buffalo Grove Police Department has records
which show that they have been on calls to other migrant housing in the
area. President Thompson stated that he would like the Village to have
very close control over the situation and perhaps the Police Department
could include in their monthly ieport any happenings at this location
and that if we should grant the request, we should grant it with the
reservation that on twenty four hour notice the trailer would be
vacated.
Trustee Huxhold stated that he feels a precedent is being set by
allowing a trailer such as this to be installed. Mr. Hanneman stated
that he can' t see how this could bother anyone and he is sure he can
handle the policing of the area. Trustee Wilhelm stated that if the
Board were to visit other golf courses in the area they would find
that most of them provide living quarters for the temporary help on
their property and that he would disregard the precedent setting as
a precedent is set only when the circumstances are the same in each
case. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to see Mr. Hanneman
get permission to puts request into effect and therefore, he would
move that the Board grant Mr. Hanneman permission to place the trailer
for transient workers pursuant to the terms in the letter submitted
to the Board . (Doc. #69-3) Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Upon
roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Gleeson, Thorud, President Thompson
NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten
The motion carried.
Trustee Wilhelm excused himself from the meeting at 9: 12 P.M.
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9. BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB - FENCING VARIATION
President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from the
Buffalo Grove Golf Club requesting that they be allowed to erect a fence
only twenty feet from the Road which would require a variation as our
ordinance stated that fencing must be twenty five feet from a road.
Trustee Felten moved that this be referred to the Plan Commission.
There was no second to Trustee Felten' s motion.
Mr. Bannister stated that it is the intent of the Golf Club to enclose
the entire course within a three year period. Trustee Huxhold questioned
whether an amendment would have to be made to the Fence Ordinance in
order to grant this variation.
Trustee Huxhold moved to approve the variation requested by the Golf
Club with the stipulation that if an ordinance amendment is required
the Village Attorney will be directed to prepare it. Trustee Felten
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
10. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM
Trustee Gleeson stated that several of the invited bidders on the
Financial Accounting and Reporting System have requested more time.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the bid opening be extended to the meeting
of April 7th and that there will be a meeting of bidders on March 31st
at 9 A.M. in the Emmerich Park Building at which time he will go
through the system and answer questions. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
11. MANHOLE COVERS
President Thompson stated Mr. Friedman had petitioned the Board to
approve the unmarked manhole covers in the Strathmore area where
they are already installed and that the Plan Commission has recommended
that this approval be granted. President Thompson further stated that
this matter was tabled pending discussion between himself and Mr.
Friedman pertaining to installation of sidewalks along Arlington Heights
Road to service Longfellow School. The President stated that he has
contacted Levitt & Sons and Meritex Corporation about the installation
of sidewalks after he had received a refusal from Mr. Friedman and
that he is now in negotiation with those two firms. In response to
a query by Trustee Felten, President Thompson stated that the screen
planting will be put in but that it is between Mr. Friedman and Levitt
& Sons to do so.
Trustee Huxhold move that Friedman' s petition to approve the unmarked
manhole covers be removed from table. Trustee Gleeson seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
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Trustee Felten asked how this would affect the Subdivision Regulations
ordinance. Mr. Bannister stated that properly marked manhole covers
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are being installed in Lake County. Trustee Felten stated that it
seems to him that the builders are not living up to the Subdivision
Regulations Ordinance and there is a question as to whether this
ordinance is enforced or should it be changed.
President Thompson stated that it is a point well taken that the Sub-
Division Regulations Ordinance be enforced and the Board can be ready
to disallow occupancy until such time as all the regulations are met.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board approve the Plan Commission rec-
ommendation to waive the covers in question that are installed at this
time. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that what he has in mind is off the subject but
still pertains and that is that Mr. Hefter has written a letter to the
Village Board about the trees in Unit 6 and said that it was the home-
owners fault that the trees were dead and he would like to know if
Mr. Hefter had ever_ made a statement to the Village that the trees
were free of disease according to the State Statutes. President
Thompson stated that with Trustee Felten' s allowance discussion would
be deferred on the trees in Unit 6 until after the vote on the motion
before the Board.
A roll call was taken with the following results:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Gleeson
NAYS: Trustees Felten, Thorud
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
12. TREES IN UNIT 6
Trustee Felten stated that there are areas in Unit 6 which have never
had trees. Mr. Bannister stated that he rode the entire area and
couldn' t find a missing tree except in cases where they were chopped
down. Trustee Felten stated that the developer is blaming the home-
owner and the Village hasn' t checked to see who is to blame. Presi-
dent Thompson directed Mr. Bannister to check on the situation and
incorporate his findings in the next Village Manager' s report and also
to give the Board his list of trees which are missing in the Village
now to see if the missing trees were never planted in the first place.
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13. PURCHASE OF LOT FOR ACCESS TO WHITE PINE STRIP
President Thompson stated that Meritex Corporation has offered Lot 266
on Beechwood Court East for purchase by the Village. This lot would
give the Village better access to the land known as the White Pine
Strip which is going to be dedicated to the Village by the owners of
the Buffalo Utility Company upon completion of the sale. Meritex
Corporation has informed the owners of nearby lots of their intention
and have had them sign letters to the effect that they are aware of the
possible usage of the lot.
Trustee Felten moved that the Board purchase Lot 266 in the Ballantrae
Subdivision for the price of $5, 250. 00. There was no second to the
motion.
Trustee Lewis stated that he would like to have the Park Planner look
over the area and come back to the Board in two weeks to let the Board
know what he thinks can be done with the land. Discussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson stated that he would like to have an opportunity to
review the proposed budget and see where the funding for the purchase
would come from.
Trustee Gleeson moved that this be tabled until the meeting of April 7th
and that this matter be turned over tb the Park Planner for his
recommendations. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that $5, 250.00 sounds like a lot of money for the
budget but he thinks in the long run this would be a good investment.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Felten
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
14. MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION
Trustee Thorud stated that he noticed that construction is under way
in the Mill Creek Subdivision and that they are doing quite a bit of
work on the southwest portion along Arlington Heights Road and he wonders
what they are doing as the section approved by the Board is on the north
end along Dundee Road. The President directed the Village Manager to
call Mr. Meyerson of Miller Builders. Discussion followed.
15. EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FOR RAUPP DISPOSAL COMPANY
Trustee Gleeson stated that he has had two meetings with Mr. Raupp,
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his attorney and his accountant the past week and that he will come
to the Board with his report on April 7th. Trustee Gleeson stated
that he had asked the Raupp Disposal representatives to put their
recommendations for the garbage ordinance in formal order so that
the Board can discuss it. Discussion followed.
16. TRAFFIC SURVEY AT DUNDEE ROAD AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Trustee Huxhold stated that he noticed the survey has been made for
the traffic signals at Dundee Road and Buffalo Grove Road and a letter
has been sent to the State notifying them of the fact that traffic
would warrant an installation of traffic signals. President Thompson
stated that the firm doing the survey had reduced the cost of the survey
to $100.00.
NEW BUSINESS
17. VARIATION ON SIGN ORDINANCE - HOMEFINDERS REALTY
President Thompson stated that Homefinders Realty have requested a
variation on the sign ordinance - they would like to have two signs
for their business rather than the one sign allowed by ordinance.
President Thompson read the letter from Homefinders. Discussion
followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board approve the variation as requested.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
18. REAPPOINTMENT TO POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION - MICHAEL D'AMORE
President Thompson stated that Mr. Michael D 'Amore ' s appointment to
the Fire and Police Commission would expire on April 30, 1969 and
that the chairman of the commission, Mr. Racette, had recommended his
re-appointment to the commission. President Thompson publicly thanked
Mr. D 'Amore for his past efforts and re-appointed him to the Fire
and Police Commission.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board concur in the re-appointment of
Mr. Michael D 'Amore to the Fire and Police Commission. Trustee
Gleeson seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
19. RESOLUTION #R-69-5 -- JUDGES OF ELECTION
President Thompson read Reslution R-69-5 which is a resolution
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appointing the Judges of Election for the regular election to be held
on April 15, 1969.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Resolution #R-69-5 be approved as read.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call , the motion
carried unanimously with the President voting Aye.
20. REPORTS ON MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND FROM CLERK RE ZONING MAP
President Thompson stated that the Board has a report from Mr. Raccuglia
re the progress being made on the Municipal Building and that the
Clerk has submitted a report re her findings as to the correctness
of the zoning map.
21. MEETING DATES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Trustee Felten stated that he had asked the committees and commissions
to submit their meeting dates to the Public Relations Committee so
that they, in turn, could announce such dates to the newspapers as
required by the Open Meeting Law and that so far he has not received
all the dates. President Thompson stated that it is within the realm
of the Board to make the committees and commissions report their
meeting dates and asked Trustee Felten to give him a list of the
committees with their heads and he will send them a letter to that
effect.
22. REPRESENTATIVES OF BRUNSWICK BOWLING ALLEY - LIQUOR LICENSE
Trustee Felten stated that representatives from Brunswick Bowling Alley
were supposed to attend a Board meeting and so far they have not been
here. Mr. Bannister stated that Chief Smith is in the process of
running a survey to determine the amount of traffic at the Bowling
Alley in the early morning hours.
23. QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE
Citizens from University Drive in Cambridge directed the Board' s
attention to the fact that their street is flooding. Mr. Bannister
stated that he was aware of this problem and also another area in
Cambridge and that he had attempted to contact Mr. Brown earlier in
the day. Discussion followed.
A citizen from Weidner Road in the Strathmore area informed the Board
of a drainage ditch in his back yard which held standing pools of water.
Discussion followed.
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24. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Huxhold moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 10: 10 P.M.
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