1969-04-14 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1578
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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 14, 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 8:45 P.M. )
1. WARRANT #157
Warrant #157 in the amount of $17, 922. 77 was read by President Thompson.
Trustee Lewis moved that Warrant #157 be approved as read. Trustee
Wilhelm seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Trustee Felten questioned whether the zoning maps , as printed, are
okay and who authorized printing. Mr. Bannister stated that he and
the Village Clerk had checked out the map and didn' t find any errors
but that the Plan Commission had stated in their report that there were
some errors in the map; he further stated that John Hooper had sent
the maps out to be printed. Trustee Felten questioned Denny Stone ' s
status in the Building Department and also the status of the building
inspections. Mr. Bannister stated that Denny Stone was doing some
preliminary inspections and then went on to list the status of the
inspections.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
2. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #7
President Thompson read Municipal Building Warrant #7 in the amount of
$6, 545. 33.
l J Trustee Lewis moved that Municipal Building Warrant #7 be approved.
Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
3. TREASURER' S REPORT
President Thompson stated that the Treasurer had informed him that he
was not ready with the March report for tonight' s meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS
4. BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE TRAILER REQUEST - ROSE BOWL LIQUOR
LICENSE RENEWAL
President Thompson stated that with the permission of the Board he
would hold the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Trailer request and the
discussion on the license renewal for the Rose Bowl would be held
over until the respective representatives from those firms were
present.
5. TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT DUNDEE ROAD AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Trustee Huxhold questioned the status of the traffic lights at
Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads. Mr. Bannister stated that he had
called the State Highway Department on that matter and they had in-
formed him that the Village would have an answer in ten days.
6. CAMBRIDGE COUNTRYSIDE STORM WATER DRAINAGE
Trustee Thorud asked the Attorney the status of the storm water
drainage in Cambridge Countryside. Attorney Raysa advised the Board
that he had had discussions with Richard Brown' s attorney, Mr. Ancel,
and with Richard Brown and that the hearing is set for April 18th.
He further stated that the Brown group was to be before, the Wheeling
Village Board tonight to discuss a proposed form of an ordinance
which should straighten out the drainage situation. Discussion
followed.
7. MILL CREEK UNIT 1
Trustee Thorud asked the Village Manager what is being done on the
Mill Creek property at the present time. Mr. Bannister stated that
he had been in touch with Mr. Meyerson of Miller Bros. and that nothing
has been done in that area lately.
8. STRATHMORE STREET LIGHTING
In response to a query by Trustee Thorud, Mr. Bannister stated that
the plans for Strathmore Street lighting should be received sometime
next week.
9. SIDEWALK REPAIR
In response to a query by Trustee Thorud, Mr. Bannister stated that
bids for sidewalk repair have been mailed out and also that an ad-
vertisement will appear in the local paper for same.
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10. CENSUS SIGNS FOR VILLAGE
In response to a query from Trustee Felten, Mr. Bannister stated
that he had asked the State to change the population signs for Buffalo
Grove to reflect the increase in population.
NEW BUSINESS
11. NURSES ' CORP
President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from
Mrs. Joan Kuffel stating that several of the members of the Nurses '
Corp have moved out of the Village and therefore, have resigned.
President Thompson stated that he would so accept the resignations
of
Mrs. Carol Bockhop
Mrs. Corrine Schreiber
Mrs. Dorothy Wright
Mrs. R. Griffith
and would thank them for their cooperation in the past and ask Board
concurrence in the acceptance. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board
concur in the acceptance of the resignations. Trustee Felten seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mrs. Kuffel has also asked that the following nurses be appointed to
the Nurses ' Corp:
Mrs. Linda Stephens
Mrs. Isabel Deter
Mrs. P. Scharringhausen
The President stated that with the Board' s concurrence, he would so
appoint the above ladies to the Nurses ' Corp. Trustee Wilhelm moved
that the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
12. REQUEST FROM BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB RE SEPTIC SYSTEM
President Thompson read a letter received from Hooper Engineers with
respect to the installation of a temporary septic tank-seepage field
for the maintenance building of the Buffalo Grove Golf Club.
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that they should have a letter from
the Golf Club to the effect that the septic tank-seepage field will
be removed when public facilities become available. Discussion
followed.
Trustee Felten moved that the septic tank-seepage field be approved
contingent that it meets the conditions of the Lake County Public
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Health Department and that it be removed as soon as public facilities
are available. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and upon roll call,
it carried unanimously.
Mr. Bannister stated that Hooper Engineers had inadvertently left out
of their letter the fact that they would like permission to sink a
well for water and that they will confirm that fact later in writing.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board grant approval of the sinking of
the well contingent upon the acceptance by the Lake County Public
Health Department and that the developer will disconnect and tie onto
municipal water facilities as soon as they are available. Trustee
Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved to amend his motion to state that the approval
would also be contingent upon receiving the letter of request from
Hooper Engineers. Trustee Thorud amended his second. A vote was
taken and the amended motion carried unanimously.
13. NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PLANNING COMMISSION
President Thompson stated that the Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission of which the Village has been a member, has requested
that the Village pay their annual dues. Trustee Felten moved that
the annual dues of $165.00 be approved to be paid on the next
Warrant to the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. Trustee
Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
14. LAKE COOK ROAD
The letter from the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois
stated that they have received a copy of Buffalo Grove ' s Resolution
#R-69-3 in regard to the proposed re-alignment of Lake Cook Road.
15. LETTER FROM R. E. COOK
The letter from Mr. R. E. Cook of the Strathmore Sub-Division ex-
tends his thanks to the Police Department for services rendered.
Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8:45 P.M.
16. ARLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that the attornies for the Arlington
Country Club have requested another extension of time for the hearings
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on annexation and zoning. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board grant the continuance as requested
by Mr. Marks, Attorney for the Arlington Country Club, and inform him
that he should notify the Village as to when the Country Club would
be ready to re-submit new plans and then the Village will re-publish
at the Country Club' s expense in order to inform the public of new
dates. Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
President Thompson directed the Clerk to inform the Plan Commission
of the Board' s motion and suggest that the Plan Commission follow
the same format in extending a continuance.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
17. ROSE BOWL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
President Thompson stated that representatives of the Brunswick
Corporation, owners of the Rose Bowl, are present in the audience.
The President reminded the Board that about six or eight weeks ago
he had come before the Board as Liquor Commissioner and asked that
Buffalo Grove eliminate the four o ' clock license. The President
stated that he had asked the Police Department to make a survey
on the amount of traffic at the Rose Bowl between the hours of
two a.m. and four a.m. The Board has a copy of the survey.
Mr. Bill Freivogel, Attorney for Brunswick, thanked the Board for
giving them the opportunity to present their case to the Board and
explained the reasons why Brunswick Corporation desired the four
a.m. closing time. Mr. Jordan, manager of the Rose Bowl and Mr.
Willner of Brunswick Corporation were also present in the audience.
Mr. Freivogel stated that Brunswick Corporation would like to keep
the four a.m. closing for at least another year as they are experi-
menting with early morning bowling leagues and would like an oppor-
tunity to see how they work out. Discussion followed.
The President stated that unless there would be some other information
about which he had no knowledge, he would not then request that the
Board amend the Liquor Ordinance to eliminate the four a.m. closing
time and would grant the Rose Bowl at least a one year extension of
their license. Chief Smith stated that there was no other information
other than what he had presented to the Board.
In response to a query by Trustee Lewis, Mr. Jordan stated that when
business drops off in the morning hours to practically nothing, they
close.
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A poll of the Board with respect to their feelings re the necessity
of altering the license revealed that they were of the opinion that
the Rose Bowl should be allowed to keep the four a.m. closing hour.
President Thompson thanked the representatives of Brunswick Corporation
for their appearance at the Board meeting. Discussion followed.
18. BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB - TRAILER REQUEST
Mr. Harold Friedman, owner of the Buffalo Grove Golf Club, has sub-
mitted a letter to the Board in which he requests a special use permit
to place a trailer to house transient workers on his golf course.
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that there is nothing in the Village ' s
building codes which would permit a special use of this nature. He
further stated that the Zoning Ordinance would permit a special use
and in order to give special use, the applicant is to file an appli-
cation and then the Village Clerk is supposed to refer that appli-
cation to the Plan Commission. The Commission will have a special
hearing and then bring their recommendations to the Board at which
time the Board acts upon it. There followed a lengthy discussion
between Mr. Friedman, the Village Board, the Village Attorney and the
Village Manager. Trustee Felten stated that he felt this was setting
a precedent and Trustee Huxhold stated that he didn' t think it could be
done legally.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board direct the attorney to amend the
Building Code ordinance to provide for the classification as dis-
cussed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Discussion followed on
establishing a building permit fee.
Trustee Wilhelm moved to amend his motion to include the establishment
of a fee based upon the standard rate of the Village and that an occu-
pancy permit will have to be issued. Trustee Lewis amended his second.
Trustee Gleeson stated that he would like it known that he would like
to see the trailer removed at the end of the season as he feels that
this type of structure does create an attractive nuisance.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
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AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Fcltsn, Thorud
NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Felten
The motion carried.
19. YOUTH COMMISSION
Trustee Felten stated that he was wondering if Trustee Lewis would still
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be chairing the committee re the possibility of a joint youth commission
with the Village of Wheeling in view of the fact that his term of
office as Village Trustee would soon expire. Trustee Lewis stated
that he would contact Mr. Lechtner of Title III and try to have a
meeting as soon as possible.
NEW BUSINESS
20. CANVAS OF VOTES FOR UPCOMING ELECTION
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board canvas the votes from the
April 15, 1969 election at the next regular meeting on April 21 , 1969.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
21. WHITE PINE STRIP
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the residents in the White Pine area are
concerned with what is going to be done with the land in back of
their homes commonly known as the White Pine strip and which will
become the Village ' s property under the conditions of the sale of
the Buffalo Utility Company. The residents of the area would like
some assurance from the Board as to what action will be taken.
President Thompson stated that the Park Planner has presented a
report with reference to that area and also with respect to the
lot in the Ballantrae subdivision which would give access to that
area. The President further stated that he had asked Mr. Bannister
to put that item on the agenda for the April 28th meeting and that
the report recommends that the Village acquire the area. Discussion
followed.
22. VOTING ORDER OF TRUSTEES
Trustee Thorud stated that he would like to discuss the voting order
of the Trustees and the possibility of changing that order. President
Thompson stated that he thought that matter should be taken up with
the new Board.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Felten moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
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APPROVED4 THIS � DAY OF , 1969
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