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1969-06-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1628 6/2/69 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, JUNE 2, 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 Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner Absent: Trustee Gleeson (Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 09 P.M. ) Also present were Richard Raysa, Village Attorney; Representatives from Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers; William Bannister, Village Manager. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 19TH Trustee Warner moved that the minutes of May 19th be approved as published. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REPORT President Thompson read portions of the report and stated that most of the items on the report will be handled under Old Business. Trustee Felten stated that on page 2 in the listing of sidewalks to be re- paired, 681 White Pine should be taken off the list. Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8:09 P.M. OLD BUSINESS 3. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE President Thompson stated that the rough draft of the Business License ordinance which has been presented to the Board incorporates the committee ' s recommendations. Mr. Bannister suggested that Section 16 on page 10 should be eliminated from the ordinance. Much discussion followed. 1629 6/2/69 Trustee Warner moved to direct the Village Attorney to take the Business License ordinance and prepare it for passage. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Further discussion followed. Trustee Gleeson moved to amend the motion to delete Section 11 from the ordinance. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 4. CAMBRIDGE DRAINAGE SITUATION The Board then discussed the negotiations which will be taking place re the drainage situation in the Cambridge area. Attorney Raysa advised the Board further on the matter. Trustee Warner moved that the Village Attorney be given the authorization to state that the Board would be willing to enter into a financial agreement to pay their proportionate share of costs to correct the situation. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REPORT (Doc. #69-8) The first item under discussion on the Public Improvements report was the review for street lighting for Strathmore Units 4, 5 & 6. Mr. Bannister stated that the standards are calling for 250 wattage and that he had checked various sources and found that most places, other than busy intersections, require 175 wattage. Mr. Bannister suggested that the lighting be so reduced. Trustee Felten suggested that this item be tabled until the next meeting. Discussion then followed on the sidewalk repair. The second page of the report was then labeled as Document #1 for purposes of the motion. Trustee Felten moved that Dennis Altergott Construction Company be authorized to replace sidewalks in the Village as listed on Document #1 as per plans and specifications at the sum of $1. 60 per square foot. Trustee Warner seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed on the spraying for mosquitos. Trustee Felten moved that the Village Manager be directed to call the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District and request spraying in the Village. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was 1630 6/2/69 as follows: AYES: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Warner NAYS: Trustee Fabish The motion carried. President Thompson stated that he would like to publicly thank those people who cooperated in Clean Streams Week and most particularly to thank Trustee Felten who organized the clean-up. President Thompson stated that he noted in the report that much of the pollution and trash in the streams has come from homeowners and builders in the area. The Public Improvements Committee has recommended that Villagers become aware of this fact and the President stated that he thinks that that is the responsibility of the Public Relations Committee. Trustee Felten stated that the Committee has recommended that the builder at fault be denied the right to build until the area is clean. President Thompson stated that a letter has been sent to the builder and that he will personally follow up on this. Mr. Bannister stated that the area will soon be posted with "No Dumping" signs. Mr. Carter pointed out to the Board that Meritex Corporation is building some houses very close to the streams. President Thompson directed the Village Engineers to investigate this matter. Discussion followed. Discussion followed on homemade dams in the streams. Trustee Felten moved that the Village Manager be directed to see that the homemade dams are removed. Trustee Warner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Y Mr. Bannister recommended that the Village Engineers investigate the area where the streams runs under St. Mary' s Parkway and come to the Board with their recommendation. In response to a query by Mr. Carter, Trustee Felten stated that the patches for the Boy Scouts which were to have been ordered have not been ordered as yet and he will see that this takes place very soon. Discussion followed on the possibility of re-locating the bridge on Arlington Heights Road when it is torn down, in the Emmerich Park area. Mr. Bannister stated that he thought the cost would be prohibitive but that he will call the Lake County Department of Public Works and see what can be done. Discussion followed on the committee ' s recommendations re the re- surfacing of various Village streets. 1631 6/2/69 6. LAKE COOK ROAD In response to a query by Trustee Felten, Mr. Bannister stated that he has had no reply to his letter to the Cook County Department of Highways re a meeting with them relative to the alignment of Lake Cook Road. NEW BUSINESS President Thompson stated that all New Business would be deferred to the next meeting. 7. QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE Mrs. Deanna Martin stated that one of her neighbors had called former Trustee Wilhelm many times about the sidewalk in front of his house and she noticed that that particular address is not on the list for replacement. Mr. John Bell stated that he has noticed that Richard Brown is using his proposed apartment site as a place to dump. The President directed the Manager to check that out and talk to Mr. Brown. Trustee Warner stated that she had mentioned that dumping to Mr. Brown on last Thursday. In response to a query by Mrs. Susan Wiggins, Mr. Bannister stated that the streets will be swept next week. 8. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Armstrong moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Warner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Cl7erk Approximately 9:40 P.M. ,) APPROVED THIS c> DAY OF , 1969. Villa e President