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1969-07-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1659 7/7/69 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, JULY 7, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS President Thompson called the meeting to order at 8 :02 P.M. Trustee j Warner moved that Andrea Witt be appointed Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Village Clerk. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Clerk called the roll and the fol- lowing were found present: President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner Absent: Trustee Thorud Also present were Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, and representatives from Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers . 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 16th Trustee Fabish moved that the minutes of June 16th be approved as published. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows : Ayes : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Armstrong, Fabish Abstain : Trustee Warner 2. WARRANT #163 President Thompson stated that approval of Warrant #163 would be delayed until after reconsideration of approval of the insurance contract with Standard American Life Insurance Company. 3. LIFE INSURANCE - RECONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT In the absence of Trustee Thorud, Trustee Felten explained that Blue Cross/Blue Shield now have a contract with an insurance company for a package deal on life insurance which would be less than the cost of the life insurance coverage approved previously. Trustee Warner moved to reconsider the approval of the contract with Standard American Life Insurance Company. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Warner then moved to withdraw the approval of the contract with Standard American Life Insurance Company. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 1660 7/7/69 Trustee Armstrong moved that the Board enter into a contract with Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company at a cost of $4.40 per month per employee. Trustee Warner seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 4. WARRANT #163 Warrant #163 in the amount of $66.00 was read by President Thompson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #163 be approved as read. Trustee Warner seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 5. PARK COMMISSION REPORT (Doc. #69-16) Trustee Felten stated that the Park Commission Report was submitted by a person who is not a duly appointed member of the Commission and questioned whether the Board would recognize the report. Trustee Warner stated that the report was presented on behalf of Mr. Schoephoester and the report should be considered. President Thompson stated that the first portion of the report is information and the second portion would be handled under New Business. He further stated that as information for the public, there will be a public hearing regarding the Park District on July 23, 1969, in Waukegan. Discussion followed. OLD BUSINESS 6. HATTIS REPORTS RE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS President Thompson stated that we have several reports which we requested from Hattis Engineers . Many of these are for information. 7. WHITE PINE AREA President Thompson stated that Mr. Friedman is willing to strip the White Pine area and realign the creek. He would fill in on the west side and cut down on the east side. Mr. Raysa stated that he has discussed this with Mr. Al Frank and will ask for a letter from Mr. Frank giving permission to the Village to have this done. Trustee Felten stated that he would like to delay action on this matter until the executive session. It was de- cided that this was not a matter that could be discussed in an executive session. 8. CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE PROPERTY DRAINAGE President Thompson read a letter from Hattis Engineers relative to drainage complaints regarding this property. Mr. Sisson stated that they will get more information this week and will report back to the Board. 1661 7/7/69 9. BEECHWOOD COURT - DRAINAGE President Thompson stated that the next two items on the agenda are both involved in the report just spoken of. 10. WHITEHALL - DRAINAGE The engineers stated that it is their opinion that part of the problem in this area is that the swale has been aborted by a sand- box. Trustee Felten stated that he would like Mr. Raysa to write a letter to the homeowner requesting the removal of the sandbox. It was pointed out that the name of the street parallel to White- hall is Stonegate Court rather than Bridge Gate Court as stated in the engineer ' s report. Mr. Raysa stated that he will write the letter to the homeowner. 11. CAMBRIDGE AREA - DRAINAGE Mr. Raysa advised the Board as to what had occurred at the last meeting on the Cambridge drainage situation. Discussion followed. Trustee Warner moved that the Board give the Village Attorney authority to agree to expend an amount not to exceed $4, 925.00 to participate in the solution of the flooding problem in the Cam- bridge area. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The motion carried unanimously. 12. CIORBA, SPIES, GUSTAFSON - THE MALL President Thompson stated that a letter had been received from Ciorba, Spies, Gustafson and Company regarding the Mall. He stated this letter was a matter of information and no action is required. 13. NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS - MALL GAS SERVICE President Thompson stated that we have received a request from Northern Illinois Gas for approval of the permit required. He further stated that this request has been presented to Hattis Engineers for review. As the engineers approve the permit, President Thompson stated that he will sign it. 14. PAINTING HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS Trustee Armstrong stated that there is a group of approximately 25 teenagers in the community who want to form a group to paint house numbers on the curbs . Trustee Armstrong moved that we re- move the letter from John Balma off the table. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Armstrong moved that a letter be written to John Balma indicating that we do not grant him permission to paint house 1662 7/7/69 numbers on the curbs . Trustee Felten stated that he would like to add in the letter the fact that we would like our own teenagers to have an opportunity to do this work. Trustee Armstrong so amended his motion. Trustee Warner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 15. LONG GROVE USE OF BUFFALO GROVE WATER SYSTEM President Thompson stated that DiLeonardi, Hofert has requested an informal meeting with the Board to give us information as requested. Trustee Felten moved that we table this matter until after the executive session. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 16 . 594 WHITE PINE ROAD - COOK COUNTY CLEAN STREAMS COMMITTEE LETTER The Village Engineers stated that they have just received the plans of the area and will complete their report this week. 17. MILL CREEK UNIT I - LETTER FROM MILLER BUILDERS (Doc. #69-17) President Thompson read a letter from Miller Builders dated June 30, 1969, in which they request Board approval of Plat of Subdivision of Mill Creek-Unit 1 and the recording of said plat. He stated that he was under the impression that they wished to start building the models, and the letter states that no occupancy permits will be requested until such time as there are proper sewage disposal facilities. Trustee Gleeson moved to permit Miller Builders to record and approve the plat of the subdivision. Trustee Felten seconded the motion, and on roll call the vote was as follows : Ayes : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Armstrong, Fabish, Warner ; President Thompson Nayes : None The motion carried. 18. DUNDEE AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNALS President Thompson stated that we have received a letter from the Department of Public Works and Buildings re the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee Road. The letter states that they are going to reconsider giving approval for said signals and that the Village would pay all costs of these signals if they are approved. Trustee Armstrong stated that it might make it a little easier to receive approval now that the state is going to widen Dundee Road from Route 83 to Route 53. 1663 7/7/69 19. COLANDAQ, INC. Trustee Fabish stated that according to the minutes of May 12th the Board did not approve the preliminary plans of the Colandaq Planned Development. Discussion followed. Trustee Warner moved that the Board approve the preliminary plat of the Colandaq Development with the initialed changes on Exhibit "A" which are the 33 '4" side yard by the 7-11 Store and the 45 ' rather than the 50 ' easement plus the recommendations from the Plan Commission regarding a fire lane around the large store and the location of the south entrance on Arlington Heights Road being 30 ' from the southwest corner of the property. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. After some discussion, the vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 20 . POLICE PAY SCALE Trustee Felten stated that the increase in salaries for the Police Department which was passed on June 16, 1969, has developed a problem regarding the radio operators . The raise as passed was to cover a 48 hour work week rather than a 40 hour work week, and this would lower the salaries rather than raise them. Police Chief Smith stated that he would like to see it amended to cover a 40 hour work week so that those radio operators who work 48 hours would be paid for the extra eight hours over and above the regular salary. Trustee Felten moved to amend the original motion to read that the radio operators ' salary is to cover a 40 hour week. Trustee Warner seconded the motion,, and it carried unanimously. 21. BUDGET Trustee Fabish asked when the budget hearings will be held. Trustee Gleeson stated that an appropriation ordinance would be ready for approval next week. He stated that he could not see preparing a budget until we are on a reporting system or have the necessary employees to prepare complete financial reports to keep the Board informed of the financial status of the Village. Discussion followed. 22 . INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS IN STRATHMORE In response to a question from the audience, President Thompson stated that all lawns that are disturbed by the installation of street lights would be repaired. NEW BUSINESS 23 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RECOMMENDATION (Doc. #69-18) President Thompson read the report from the Zoning Board of Appeals which recommended that the variation requested in Appeal #3-69 by Levitt & Sons fro Lot #22 , Block #12 , Strathmore Unit 7 1664 7/7/69 be granted. Trustee Warner moved that the Board grant the variation requested in Appeal #3-69. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 24. MENDENHALL LETTER RE FLOODING ON WEIDNER ROAD President Thompson stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Howard Mendenhall regarding the flooding situation on Weidner Road. In response to questions from the audience, Trustee Felten stated that a meeting of the Board with both the past and present Village Engineers will be held tomorrow night to try to resolve the question of exactly whose problem this is so that a solution may be worked out . He further stated that he would keep Mr. Mendenhall informed of the progress being made. 25. STREET LIGHTING - BALLANTRAE A man from the audience requested the Board to ask Meritex Corporation if they would pay the extra cost to have concrete poles installed in the Ballantrae area such as Levitt & Sons is doing in the Strathmore area. Trustee Felten moved that a letter be sent to Meritex Corporation requesting that concrete poles be installed rather than wooden ones . Trustee Warner seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 26. EXECUTIVE SESSION President Thompson stated that the Board would go into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of the Buffalo Utility Company. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board go into Executive Session. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board returned to the regular meeting at 12 :20 A.M. 27. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Gleeson moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Warner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Clerk Pro-Tem Li Approximately 12 :25 A.M. 43-04 APPROVED THIS � 4 DAY OF , 1969. Village President