1969-05-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1605
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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 12, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER,
150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 09 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, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner
Absent: Trustee Gleeson (Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 12 P.M. )
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 28th
President Thompson stated that there were two corrections in paragraph
one, page 1588, the approval of minutes should be for April 14th instead
of April 21st. Trustee Warner moved that the minutes of April 28th
be approved as corrected. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon
roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
2 . PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson read parts of the plan commission report and stated
that business from that report would be handled under the proper heading.
Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 12 P.M.
3. WARRANT #159
President Thompson stated that before asking Trustee Gleeson to read
Warrant #159 there was one item to be deleted. from the Warrant and
that is the invoice from Hattis Engineers under Department "F" relative
to their services on the zoning ordinance in the amount. of $2, 205. 54.
Trustee Gleeson then read the corrected,Warrant #159 in the amount of
$15, 791. 38.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #159 be approved as amended. Trustee
v Warner seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Trustee Felten stated that he would like to see a copy of the Hattis
report relative to the planning for repair of streets and possible
Motor Fuel Tax Fund usage.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
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4. WATERWORKS WARRANT #41
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #41 in the amount of $4, 792. 14.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #41 be approved as read.
Trustee Warner seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
5. TREASURER' S REPORT
Trustee Gleeson read the Treasurer' s report in the absence of the
Treasurer. There were a total of $235,454. 29 in all funds as of the
end of April, 1969.
6. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE REPORT
President Thompson read the report and stated that business from the
report would be handled under the proper heading.
Trustee Felten announced that the Public Improvements committee would
hold a special meeting on Saturday at one o' clock in the Park Building
to discuss the sign ordinance and street lighting in Units 4, 5 and 6
of Strathmore and also will include discussion on the resolution that
will be passed at tonight' s Board meeting relative to Clean Streams
Week.
7. FIRE AND HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT
President Thompson read the report. President Thompson stated that
wiring for the new Municipal Building would provide for an emergency
generator hook up.
Trustee Felten stated that the Civil Defense Director, Mr. Krause,
had called him and asked that discussion on the proposed purchase
of a pincor generator be postponed until a later date.
Trustee Felten stated that the Nurse ' s Corp would like to establish a
date for the taking of oaths. President Thompson stated that the new
Commission cards would be made up and then the swearing-in could take
place. Attorney Raysa advised the Board on the liability for the
�./ Nurses.
OLD BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE #0-69-8 -- REFUSE COLLECTION
Attorney Raysa presented the Board with the amended ordinance relative
to disposal of waste and stated that on page two, the first paragraph,
the words "manure, dead animals or parts therefore, " should be eliminated
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as they are included under the definition of garbage.
Trustee Warner moved that Ordinance #0-69-8 be approved as corrected.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously.
9. CONTRACT WITH BUFFALO GROVE DISPOSAL COMPANY
Attorney Raysa presented the Board with the contract for the Buffalo
Grove Disposal Company with the changes as requested by the Board at
the meeting of May 5, 1969. The Attorney further stated that at the
top of page 4, the property damage should be $25,000 not $250, 000
and under paragraph "c" on that same page, it should be '$25,000 for
property damage liability.
Trustee Felten moved that the contract be approved as corrected. Trustee
Thorud seconded the motion.
Trustee Gleeson asked Mr. Raupp, the owner of the Buffalo Grove
Disposal Company, to provide the Village with copies of his financial
statement as soon as possible.
Trustee Fabish stated that the contract should be changed on page 6
under Article IV relative to the term of contract. The contract term
should be from May 1, 1969 to April 30, 1973 not until 1974.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
10. TRAFFIC LIGHT AT DUNDEE AND BUFFALO GROVE ROADS-Resolution #R-69-7
President Thompson stated that the Board had requested a resolution
be passed relative to the traffic lights at Dundee and Buffalo Grove
Roads and that this resolution be send to Mr. March of the State De-
partment of Highways. The President stated that this resolution should
also be sent to Mr. Dunne, the Cook County President and also to
Mr. Cots of the County Department of Highways.
President Thompson read the proposed resolution. Attorney Raysa
suggested a couple of changes in the resolution. Discussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Resolution #R-69-7 be approved as amended.
Trustee Warner seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
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11. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that Trustee Felten has recommended that
a committee be formed to review the Business License ordinance.
President Thompson then appointed the following to that committee:
Trustee Felten, Chairman
Plan Commission Chairman (to be appointed later in the meeting)
Village Manager
Trustee Armstrong
Trustee Gleeson
Trustee Thorud
The President asked that this committee do their utmost to have their
report back to the Board by June 9, 1969.
12. LAKE COOK ROAD
President Thompson stated that the Village has received correspondence
from the Cook County Department of Highways acknowledging receipt of
the Village ' s letter and sen* the Village a letter in return and their
proposed re-alignment is not what was expected. President Thompson
then read the highlights of the County letter. He further stated that
he has been looking over the revised plans and trying to figure them
out in conjunction with the map originally furnished by the County.
The President then directed the Village Engineers to take the plans
and lay them out in a different color on the original map so that the
Board can have a source of comparison.
13. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
Trustee Felten stated that Mr. March of the State Department of High-
ways has stated that Arlington Heights Road belongs to Cook County.
Mr. Bannister advised the Board as to the "ownership" of various portions
of that Road. Mr. Bannister also advised the Board as to what action
has been taken relative to improving the Road. Trustee Felten stated
that he would like to see a letter from Cook County as to the fact that
that road does not belong to them. Discussion followed.
14. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that it has been a policy of the Board that
the Plan Commission submit three names to the Board for their selection
of a chairman. The Plan Commission has submitted the names of
Ray Axen, Charles Giebelhausen and Henry Cimaglio to the Board for
their consideration and unanimously recommended that the Board appoint
Henry Cimaglio as Chairman.
President Thompson stated that under the circumstances, and knowing of
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the services to the Plan Commission over the last few years and his
interest and knowledge, the Chair would appoint HENRY CIMAGLIO as
Chairman of the Plan Commission and ask for Board concurrence.
Trustee Fabish moved that the appointment of Henry Cimaglio as
Chairman of the Plan Commission be confirmed. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the Plan Commission' s policy re new members.
15. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT -- COLANDAQ DEVELOPMENT
President Thompson stated the Plan Commission has recommended that
a waiver of the 50 ' set back of the zoning ordinance be approved
for the Colandaq Development located at Lake Cook and Arlington Heights
Roads. The President stated that this recommendation would have to
be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He further stated that
the representative of Colandaq has requested that discussion be de-
ferred to the next meeting at which time he would make himself available
to the Board.
Trustee Felten moved that this request for a variance be submitted to
the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
President Thompson asked Mr. Bannister to inform Mr. Kent of Colandaq
to contact the Zoning Board of Appeals and request the variance.
16. BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1969-1970.
In response to a query by Trustee Felten, Trustee Gleeson stated that
there will be a draft of the Budget for fiscal 1969-1970 ready by the
next Board meeting.
17. CAMBRIDGE DRAINAGE SUIT
In response to a query by Trustee Warner, Attorney Raysa advised the
Board on the May 5th hearing re the Cambridge drainage situation.
The representative from Hattis Engineers also advised the Board on
the situation. Discussion followed on various documents still being
retained by John Hooper, the previous Village Engineers. The Attorney
stated that the Clerk should write a letter to Mr. Hooper stating that
any documents pertaining to the Village should be sent to the Village.
Discussion followed.
Upon a suggestion by the Village Attorney, Trustee Warner moved that a
representative from Hattis Engineers appear at the May 26th hearing
on the Cambridge Drainage suit. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
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18. LONG GROVE HEARING
Attorney Raysa advised the Board as to the status of the Long Grove
annexations.
19. TRAILER ON BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE
Trustee Gleeson asked if plans had been submitted to the Board on the
water and septic system for the trailer. Mr. Bannister stated that
they are in the process of getting the permit from the Lake County
Department of Health. Trustee Gleeson moved that the proper official
issue a citation to the owners for the lack of approval of water and
septic system hook ups. Trustee Warner seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
20. DRAINAGE AT THORNWOOD AND SYCAMORE
In response to a query by Trustee Fabish, Mr. Bannister stated that
he had received no response from the proper parties relative to the
lack of drainage at the corner of Thornwood and Sycamore.
21. LOT 266 BEECHWOOD COURT EAST -- ACCESS TO WHITE PINE STRIP
In response to a query by Trustee Felten, Attorney Raysa stated that
he had written a letter to Meritex Corporation confirming the fact
that the Village would purchase Lot 266 on Beechwood Court East at
the specified price.
22. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
President Thompson appointed Trustee Fabish as Chairman of the Traffic
and Safety Committee and stated that he would be furnished with a list
of committee members.
President Thompson appointed Trustees Armstrong and Thorud to the
Fire and Health Committee and stated that Trustee Thorud would be the
Chairman.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the appointments be confirmed. Trustee
Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
23. APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
President Thompson appointed GEORGE KRUG and C. J. LATTANZE to the
Public Improvements Committee upon the recommendation of that committee.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the appointments be confirmed. Trustee
Warner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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24. FIRE AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
President Thompson asked that Mrs. Kuffel of the Nurse ' s Corp be con-
tacted to arrange a time for the Nurses to come in to be sworn in.
President Thompson stated that he would like to hold off appointing
Dr. Saidel as Village Health Officer until such times as the health
ordinances are passed. The President asked the Fire and Health
Committee to expedite their review of the ordinances they suggest
and if they desire more help to so notify him. After asking Dr.
Saidel ' s permission, the President then appointed him to the Fire
and Healtlh Committee and asked for Board concurrence. Trustee Warner
moved that the Board concur in the appointment. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
25. CLEAN STREAMS WEEK
President Thompson stated that Trustee Felten plans to inaugurate a
Clean Streams Week in the Village as that is one of the things on the
agenda for the special meeting of the Public Improvements Committee on
Saturday. The President then proclaimed the week of May 25th through
May 31st as Clean Streams Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove and
urged all public agencies and private citizens to make an all-out effort
to guard the inheritance falling to them from their forefathers which
must be held in their trust to be willed to their offspring.
Trustee Felten listed various organizations within the Village willing
to help out during the course of Clean Streams Week and suggested that
the Boy Scouts be awarded a patch for their participation. President
Thompson stated that he would be most happy to issue a resolution and
present the Boy Scouts with the patch requested.
26. WHITE PINE AREA
In response to a query by Trustee Armstrong, Mr. Bannister stated that
the estimates on cleaning up the White Pine strip should be received
sometime this week.
27. THORNWOOD AREA -- ABUTTING LAND BELONGING TO ARCHDIOCESE
In response to a query by Trustee Fabish, Mr. Bannister stated he had
written a letter to the Archdiocese of Chicago regarding the fact that
the land they own in back of the Thornwood Drive area is two or three
feet higher than the homes and therefore, drains into the area. He
further stated that the Archdiocese indicated that the problem will get
resolved.
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28. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS
Trustee Felten announced that the Public Relations Committee will have
a special meeting on May 15th and the Buffalo Grove Day Committee will
meet May 28th.
29. QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE
In response to a query from a citizen, President Thompson explained
the status of the sale of the $4 million bond issue and the then sub-
sequent purchase of the Buffalo Utility Company.
30. SIDEWALK ALONG BUFFALO GROVE ROAD TO RANCH MART
In response to a query from Trustee Felten, Mr. Bannister stated that
he would take action on the sidewalk repair for the walk leading to the
Ranch Mart.
31. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Warner moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Felten seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 10: 15 P.M.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1969
Village sident