1969-05-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1600
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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, MAY 5, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER,
150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8:02 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 Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong,
Fabish, Warner
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21st
Trustee Warner moved that the minutes of April 21st be approved as
published. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. A vote was taken
with the following results:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Gleeson
The motion carried.
2. PARK COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson read pertinent points on the Park Commission re-
port. The President stated that for purposes of expediency, he would
take matters out of context on the agenda and thank the following three
individuals for their past service and accept their resignations from
the Park Commission with the concurrence of the Board: ROBERT RICHTER,
MARY MODENE, BEVERLEY WARNER.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the acceptance of the resignations be con-
firmed. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that two other resignations should be accepted
from the Park Commission, JOHN CORDAY and JOHN CSEREP, as they have not
been active on the Commission. The President stated that he would in-
clude in his acceptance of resignations those two names and ask that the
Board concur. Trustee Gleeson stated that he would so amend his motion
and Trustee Armstrong seconded the amended motion. A vote was taken and
the motion carried unanimously.
The President stated that the recommendation of the Park Commission
relative to the hiring of a full time superintendent will have to be
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taken under advisement by the Board.
In response to a query by Trustee Felten, Trustee Warner stated that
the Park Commission is getting a cost estimate on acomprehensive plan
and after further discussion this would be brought before the Board.
3. TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT DUNDEE ROAD AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
In response to a query by Trustee Felten, President Thompson stated
that a letter has been received from G. T. March, District Engineer,
Department of Highways indicating that they would not allow the in-
stallation of traffic signals at Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee Road
at the present time. The President stated that the Board might write
a resolution, to be approved at the next Board meeting, relative to
the traffic signals and send the letter from Mr. March and the resolution
to the State Representatives for action.
OLD BUSINESS
4. GARBAGE ORDINANCE AND CONTRACT WITH BUFFALO GROVE DISPOSAL COMPANY
President Thompson stated that it is his understanding that the Finance
Committee has gone over the feasibility of the proposal made by James
Raupp and his Attorney, the owner of Buffalo Grove Disposal Company
which is presently serving just about the entire Village.
President Thompson read the proposed ordinance entitled, "Refuse
Collection and Disposal Ordinance" .
Discussion followed on the ordinance changing and amending many sections.
Trustee Warner moved that the Village Attorney be directed to make
the necessary corrections in the ordinance and present it back to the
Board for approval. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that he thinks the ordinance should be discussed
by the Fire and Health Committee. President Thompson stated that the
committee would have an opportunity to discuss the ordinance this week
prior to approval.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner
NAYS: Trustee Felten
The motion carried.
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President Thompson then read the proposed contract with the Buffalo
Grove Disposal Company. Discussion followed on the contract.
Trustee Gleeson questioned the paragraph relative to arbitration.
President Thompson read the report and recommendations of the Plan
Commission. Trustee Felten stated that he thinks a five year con-
tract iS too long. Attorney Raysa stated that a five year contract
is legal, but he would prefer to see the contract be for a four year
period. President Thompson polled the Board as to their individual
wishes for the length of the contract. The following is the result
of that poll:
3 year period: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong
4 year period: Trustees Gleeson, Fabish, Warner
Trustee Gleeson stated that he thinks it would behoove the Village,
where there are guarantees as far as increases are concerned, to take
as long a contract as is within reason. Trustee Fabish stated that
he voted for four years because if the Village would not annex any
additional property it would be just about built in that length of
time. Trustee Felten stated that he voted for three years as the
Village would be getting into something new as far as a contract is
concerned and that there could be some loopholes in it of which the
Board is not aware of at this time. Trustee Warner stated that she
feels the owner has to have this kind of a contract to have the necessary
purchase power and the four year term will allow him to have just that.
President Thompson stated that he would agree with the longest term
for the contract and would suggest that the Attorney draw up the con-
tract for a four year period.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Felten moved that the Board go into Executive Session for
the purposes of discussing personnel. Trustee Warner seconded the
motion. A vote was taken with the following results:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner
NAYS: Trustee Gleeson
The motion carried.
The President called the meeting back to order at 12: 15 P.M.
President Thompson stated that in Executive Session the Village
Manager was authorized to seek out and hire three new personnel. Trustee
Felten moved to direct the Village Manager to seek these people.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
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6. TORNADO ALERT SYSTEM
President Thompson stated that a representative from Federal Hurricane
Electronic Sirens was unable to be present at the meeting and, therefore,
this matter would not be discussed.
7. GLEN GROVE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO OPTION TO PURCHASE
27 ACRES
President Thompson briefed the Board on the Glen Grove pre-annexation
agreement relative to the Village ' s option to purchase 27 acres in
Lake County. The President stated that the Village has received an
appraisal on the property from Long Grove Realty at $3500 .00 an acre
and that a firm authorized by Harold Friedman had appraised the property
at $5,000.00 an acre. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board, acting as
a committee of the whole, enter into negotiations with Mr. Harold
Friedman to purchase the acreage. Trustee Warner seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
President Thompson directed Mr. Bannister to make arrangements for a
meeting.
8. COMMERCIAL AREA AT LAKE COOK ROAD AND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
President Thompson stated that letters from Martin L. Gecht and
Colandaq, Inc. have been received relative to the commercial area
at Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road and that these should
properly be turned over to the Plan Commission for their study and
recommendations to the Board.
9. BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB - TRAILER REQUEST ORDINANCE #0-69-7
President Thompson stated that Mr. Harold Friedman has sent a letter
to the new members of the Board in reference to his request to place
a trailer on the Buffalo Grove Golf Club to house his workers. Mr.
Friedman has asked that the Board reconsider their motion made at the
meeting of April 28, 1969. Trustee Thorud moved that the Board re-
consider the motion made relative to the trailer on the Golf Course.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish
NAYS: Trustees Armstrong, Warner
The motion carried.
Much discussion followed.
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President Thompson suggested that in order to eliminate the possi-
bility of confusion with recreational vehicles, the words, "for living
1 purposes" should be inserted at the end of Section 2. Under section 7,
the blank should read "250" feet from any residential building
Under section 10, it should read "from April 1 through October 31st for
the first year of the development . . . " , and also under section 10 , the
"trailer shall be limited to six. "
Under section 12, "License fee shall be $150. 00 per trailer. . . "
Further discussion followed.
Trustee Felten moved that Ordinance #0-69-7 be approved as corrected.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish
NAYS: Trustee Warner
The motion carried.
10. LETTER FROM HARRIS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK
President Thompson stated that the letter from Harris Trust & Savings
Bank is relative to the interest coupons on the unissued bonds held
in safekeeping by them. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board authorize
the President to sign the letter from Harris Trust & Savings to authorize
them to return the interest coupons and for the coupons to be destroyed.
Trustee Warner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Fabish moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village clerk
Approximately 12 : 52 P.M.
APPROVED THIS / DAY OF < , 1969.
Village sident