1968-09-23 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1386
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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, SEPTEMBER 23, 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
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The President called the meeting to order at 8: 00 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, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Wilhelm
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9th
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of September 9th be approved
as published. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16th
Trustee Gleeson moved that the minutes of September 16th be approved
as published. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
3. WATERWORKS WARRANT #29
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #29 in the amount of
$28,447. 38. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #29 be approved
as read. Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
President Thompson stated that the connection on Hintz Road was
originally let out for bid to William Ziegler & Son in a time and
material bid up to $22,000; and that Ziegler has now sent an in-
voice in the amount of $24, 922 . 33 and explained their position.
i Mr. Hooper wrote a letter to the Village Manager stating that he
�••/ would forego his usual engineering fee and asks that we credit
that amount to Mr. Ziegler. (Doc. #68-39) Therefore, the
Village will pay William Ziegler & Son $22, 000 plus John Hooper' s
engineering fee of $2, 180 .00 or a total of $24, 180. 00.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
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4. WARRANT #141
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #141 in the amount of $9, 877. 33.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #141 be approved as read. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Gleeson instructed the Clerk that the bill from Skokie Valley
Asphalt Co. for the surfacing of the parking lot in the amount of
$2, 600.00 be paid out of the Vehicle Tax Fund. Trustee Gleeson
asked the Clerk if the phone for the Census supervisor had been removed.
The Clerk replied that the phone had been disconnected but not yet
removed.
Trustee Felten stated that the bill from McIntyre Lumber & Supply
for lumber purchased to make tables for Buffalo Grove Day in the
amount of $277.48 should be deleted from the Park Department and
come out of Buffalo Grove Day. Mr. Rubino, the Chairman of Buffalo
Grove Day 1968, stated that he thought the money for the lumber
would not come out of the Buffalo Grove Day budget and that the
lumber is now stored in the garage in the park. Much discussion
followed.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Felten
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
Trustee Felten stated that for the record he would state4 that he
voted "Nay" because the Park Commission was unaware of the bill from
McIntyre Lumber.
5. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that action is required on several items
on the Plan Commission Report and therefore, the report will be
held over to Old Business.
6. PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT
President Thompson stated that action is required on the report
and therefore, the report will be held over to New Business.
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7. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT
President Thompson stated that the report is so noted as received
and will be handled under New Business.
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8. RETROACTIVE SALARY FOR SGT. BALL
President Thompson stated that the Board neglected to make Sgt.
Ball ' s salary increase retroactive to May 1st as had been done
with other salary increases. The Village Manager recommended that
the Board make Sgt. Ball ' s salary increase retroactive to May 1st.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board uphold the recommendation of
the Village Manager and make Sgt. Ball ' s salary increase retroactive
to May 1st. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call,
the motion carried unanimously.
9. GLEN GROVE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
President Thompson stated that Long Grove Realty has made an
appraisal of the 27 acres of land in Glen Grove on which the
Village has an option to buy. Long Grove Realty has appraised
the land at $85, 750. 00 or $3, 500 per acre. The President stated
that this is a matter for information so that the Board can decide
later whether or not to exercise their option on the property in
question.
10. CAMBRIDGE COUNTRYSIDE UNITS 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5 and 6
President Thompson stated that the Board had approve the public
improvements in Cambridge Countryside Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
subject to receipt of the necessary fees and that these fees have
now been received. Trustee Felten moved that the Village Clerk be
directed to write the letters releasing the escrow funds to Mr.
Brown. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION #R-68-11
President Thompson read Resolution #68-11 which is a resolution
listing a Table of Organization for the Police Department. Dis-
cussion followed. Trustee Lewis moved that Resolution #R-68-11
be approved. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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12. CAMBRIDGE COUNTRYSIDE UNIT #7 - PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
President Thompson stated that it is the recommendation of the Plan
Commission that the Board approve the final plat of Cambridge Unit #7
as presented. Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board approve Cambridge Unit #7 as
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motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
13. CAMBRIDGE REQUEST TO REZONE - PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
President Thompson stated that after holding a Public Hearing the
Plan Commission is recommending that the Board approve the re-zoning
of four acres from B-2 to R-9 with the stipulation that the total
area development be tied down to exhibits A, B, and C. Mr. Brown,
President of Cambridge Countryside gave a presentation of his pro-
posed apartment complex. Exhibits A and B are architects sketches
of the development and Exhibit C is data relative to the density
of the land. Mr. Brown stated that pursuant to the pre-annexation
agreement lib would donate $75 .00 per unit to the Village as the
units are occupied.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Village Attorney be directed to draw
up the necessary ordinances for the approval of re-zoning and
approval of the planned development as presented. Trustee Felten
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
President Thompson stated that Mr. Brown has continually been an
asset to the Village and has done more than his share of what we
have asked him to do and that it is a pleasure to do business with
him.
14. STRATHMORE UNITS 7, 8, 9 and 10 LAKE COUNTY - PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission recommends the
approval of the final plats of Strathmore Units 7, 8, 9 and 10
subject to the dedication of Lot 65 in Unit 9 and Lot 27 in Unit 10.
Mr. Wolff of Levitt & Sons stated that these lots are so dedicated
on the final plats. President Thompson asked that the Village
Engineer and Plan Commission Chairman check the plats to make sure
that they are in order.
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15. BUFFALO GROVE MALL - PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission has recommended
that the Board approve the Buffalo Grove Mall, a shopping center
to be located at the northwest corner of Dundee Road and Arlington
Heights Road. The President stated that the developers are not
present at the meeting as tonight is a Jewish Holiday and that if
there were any specific questions this matter could be held over
to the next regular meeting. The President then went on to explain
the layout of the Mall. Discussion followed.
President Thompson polled the Board as to whether they would like
to vote on approval of the Mall or table the voting to the next
regular meeting. The Board, with the exception of Trustee Gleeson,
stated that they would vote.
Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board should uphold the recommendation
of the Plan Commission and instruct the Village Attorney to draw up
the necessary ordinances to grant the Special Use for the Sao:r
Car Wash and accept the Planned Development. Trustee Felten 5i"kn""
seconded the motion.
Trustee Gleeson stated that the only reason he stated he would
like to table the matter is that he would like a little more de-
tailed explanation and that he had no specific questions. Upon
roll call , the motion carried unanimously.
16. STRATHMORE UNITS 7, 8, 9 and 10 LAKE COUNTY
Engineer Hooper stated that the Plats for Units 7, 8, 9 and 10 for
Strathmore are as they should be - the lots are indicated as
necessary for dedication.
Trustee Thorud moved to approve the recommendation of the Plan
Commission and acept the plats for Strathmore Units 7, 8, 9 and 10
subject to the usual fees and letters of credit. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
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17. RESOLUTION #R-68-12 - MSD RESOLUTION RE COMBINED SEWERS
President Thompson stated that the Metropolitan Sanitary District
of Greater Chicago had submitted two maps to the Village and asked
that we send them back with any corrections with review by a
Professional Engineer and also asked that the Board pass a
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resolution stating that the maps represent the offical designation
of combined sewers withthe Village' s jurisdiction.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board approve Resolution #R-68-12
as read. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call,
( the motion carried unanimously.
18. KINGSWOOD METHODIST CHURCH ANNEXATION PETITION
President Thompson stated that a petition of annexation and a
pre-annexation agreement had been received from the Kingswood
Methodist Church. The President read the documents. The President
stated that this annexation and agreement could not be acted upon
until the necessary Public Hearings are held.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Village Attorney set up a Public
Hearing on the Pre-annexation agreement for Wednesday, October 16th
at 7:45 P.M. and that the petition of annexation be forwarded to
the Plan Commission for their recommendation. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
19. ANNEXATION PETITION FROM KNUTH - TRIANGULAR PIECE OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT BUFFALO GROVE ROAD AND ROUTE 83
President Thompson stated that a petition of annexation, petition
for re-zoning and an annexation agreement have been received from
Mr. & Mrs. Knuth. The Piece of property involved is triangular
in shape and located at the corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Route 83 .
The President read the petition for annexation and the annexation
agreement.
Trustee Felten moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to
set up a Public Hearing on the annexation agreement for November 20th
at 7: 30 P.M. and that the petition of annexation be forwarded to
the Plan Commission for their recommendations. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
20 . PETITION OF ANNEXATION - OLD WHEELING NURSERY -- FORTY ACRES
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DUNDEE ROAD ACROSS FROM BUFFALO GROVE MALL.
President Thompson stated that a petition of annexation had been
received for 40 acres located on the south side of Dundee Road
across from the Buffalo Grove Mall commonly known as the Old Wheeling
Nursery. The President stated that the proposed developer of the
property is Greta Lederer who is a specialist in multiple units.
Trustee Felten moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to
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set up a Public Hearing on the annexation agreement for October 23rd
at 7 P.M. and that the petition of annexation be forwarded to the
Plan Commission for their hearing and recommendation. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
21. PETTY CASH FUND FOR VILLAGE MANAGER
The Village Manager has requested a petty cash fund of $100. 00 to
be used as a supplement to the Petty Cash Fund already established.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Petty Cash Fund for the Village
Manager be established and that the accounting be out of the Combined
Water and Sewer Fund. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
22. SIGN MAKING MACHINE
The Village Manager recommends the purchase of a sign making machine,
the cost of which would be $375.00. Trustee Gleeson moved that the
Board grant approval of the expenditure of $375.00 to purchase a
sign making machine. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Discussion
followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
23. APPOINTMENT TO PLAN COMMISSION
President Thompson stated that with the concurrence of the Board
and at the recommendation of the Plan Commission Chairman, Edward
Fabish, he would appoint MR. JOHN GUIDOTTI to the Plan Commission.
Mr. Guidotti resides in the Cambridge Subdivision. Trustee Felten
moved that the Board concur in the appointment of Mr. John Guidotti.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
24. BACKSTOPS TO BE ERECTED AT KILMER SCHOOL
President Thompson stated that the Park Commission has approved
the purchase of three backstops to be erected on the ball diamonds
at Kilmer School and the Village Manager has recommended that the
Board approve the purchase. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board
approve the purchase of these three backstops for $2, 200.00.
Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
Trustee Felten stated that two bids had been received on this
project and that the figure mentioned represented the lowest bid.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
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25. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT
President Thompson stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals reports
recommends the approval of a 10 foot variation of side requirements
on a corner lot which was requested by Levitt & Sons for Lot 1,
Block 6, Unit 5.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board concur with the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the variation and instruct the Attorney to draw
up the necessary ordinance. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and
upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
26. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
President Thompson stated that the Public Relations Committee Report
stated that the Village has ladies who are willing to act as
"Village Historians" for the Village. The President stated that
with the concurrence of the Village Board -he would appoint the
following people to act as "Village Historians" :
Nedra Monsen Nina Waters
Betty Witzke Fran Kelly
Vila Marchman Joyce Navin
Tordis Thelander Inez Baer
Alice Thompson Ann Ruck Mueller
Jean Clifford Mary E. Weidner
Marilyn Sheldon
The President requested that at the end of a ninety day period
this committee so appointed will report back to the Village Board
any actions they have taken in order that the Board may see if
this is going to be a functioning committee.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board confirm the appointments. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
27. WARRANT #BGD-68 - BUFFALO GROVE DAY REPORT
President Thompson stated that a report has been received from the
Treasurer of Buffalo Grove Day 1968, Mrs. Krug and that a Warrant
is presented for approval in the amount of $2, 878. 91. The total
cost of Buffalo Grove Day 1968 is $1, 264. 50. Discussion followed
on the report and Warrant.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board approve Warrant #BGD-68 in the
amount of $2, 878. 91. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon
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roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
The President stated that he would like to take the opportunity to
thank Mrs. Krug, Mr. Rubino and all the other people who had any-
thing to do with Buffalo Grove Day 1968 to make it a success,
because it was a success even though we were rained out.
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28. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Lewis moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 10: 23 P.M.
APPROVED THIS //*AY OF C(L , 1968
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