1968-11-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1443
11/18/68
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, NOVEMBER 18, 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: 10 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 NOVEMBER 4th
Trustee Gleeson moved that the minutes of November 4th be approved
as published. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. WATERWORKS WARRANT #31
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #31 in the amount of $11,417. 23.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant pp
be#31 approved as read.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
3. APPOINTMENT TO PLAN REVIEW DIVISION OF BUILDING COMMISSION
President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from Fire
Chief Winter recommending the appointment of Lt. Norman Schwinn
to the Plan Review Division of the Building Commission. President
Thompson stated that with the concurrence of the Board he would so
appoint Lt. Norman Schwinn. Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the appointment of Lt. Norman Schwinn to
the Plan Review Division of the Building Commission be confirmed.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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4. BUFFALO GROVE DAY CHAIRMAN
Trustee Felten reported that the Jaycee ' s are willing to serve as the
sponsoring group for Buffalo Grove Day 1969 and will, in the future,
recommend a Chairman for that event. Trustee Felten also stated that
the Jaycee ' s have chosen a committee to conduct a survey on a municipal
swimming pool. Discussion followed.
5. HISTORICAL SOCIETY
President Thompson stated that the Village Historians have submitted
a report on their activities and are asking for authorization from
the Board to apply for a State Charter. Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board authorize $100.00 for the Buffalo
Grove Historical Society to be funded, out of the Public Relations
Department. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
Discussion then followed on the Raupp Memorial Building.
6. MUNICIPAL BUILDING BIDS
President Thompson stated that Mr. Raccuglia had secured another
bid on the masonry work as requested by the Board. The bid received
was from Palm Masonry Company in the amount of $10, 148.00. The
President stated that the previous bid was received from Richard
Center in the amount of $8, 823.00.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board accept the bid and award the
contract to Richard Center for $8, 823. 00. Trustee Felten seconded
the motion and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
7. CUMBERLAND SUBDIVISON
President Thompson stated that he was to meet with Mr. Harold
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Friedman on November 20th and that Mr. Friedman would probably come
back with the proposed Cumberland Subdivision at a later date.
8. MILL CREEK PRELIMINARY PLATS
President Thompson stated that the preliminary plats for the Mill
Creek Subdivision have been received. Trustee Felten moved that
these preliminary plats be forwarded to the Plan Commission for
their study and hearings. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
9. POST OFFICE ADDRESSES
Trustee Huxhold stated that Buffalo Grove mail should all be re-
ceived at one Post Office and not at various Post Offices as now
happens. Discussion followed.
10. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT (Doc. #68-44)
Trustee Lewis read his Traffic & Safety report. Discussion followed
on conducting a Traffic Survey. Trustee Gleeson moved that action
on a Traffic Survey be deferred until the six month budget report
has been reviewed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
Trustee Thorud questioned whether or not a University might undertake
a survey such as this for a student project. President Thompson asked
Trustee Thorud to look into this possibility.
A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion on entrance gates to the Village followed. Trustee Felten
moved that the Board go along with Trustee Lewis ' report as to moving
the gates as soon as possible and to make sure that there isn' t any
further construction on the two gates now under construction at
Plum Grove Circle and Whitehall. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
The President asked the Village Manager to contact the people at
Levitt & Sons as far as the gates in the Strathmore area and stated
that it would be incumbent upon the Village to remove the other gates and
reclaim the area.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
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Trustee Lewis ' report indicated a number of intersections in the
Village at which stop signs and yield signs should be installed.
Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Village Attorney be directed to write
an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance to include the recommendations
of the Traffic & Safety Committee eliminating the yield signs at
Navajo Trail, Glendale Road, Hiwawatha Drive, Indian Hill Drive
and Regent Drive. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Upon roll
call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
The President stated that the Attorney is so directed and information
will be furnished him by Trustee Lewis.
Trustee Huxhold asked if the Board shouldn' t have an amendment to
the regulating ordinance to not allow entrance gates. Trustee Lewis
stated that he would like to see a permit required for such gates.
Mr. Venetianer, the Building Commissioner, stated that entrance
gates have never come into the Building Department for approval.
President Thompson directed the Village Manager to inform Mr. Fabish
of the Plan Commission of the feelings of the Board and have his
commission consider the question of the entrance gates and recommend
action.
NEW BUSINESS
11. K-9 PATROL (Doc. $#68-45)
President Thompson stated that Trustee Felten has submitted a report
for Board information relative to the practicability of establishing
a K-9 Patrol.
12. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONERS MEETING
President Thompson stated that a Statewide Meeting of Liquor Control
Commissioners will be held on December 15th and 16th and asked Board
authorization for the $40. 00 registration fee for the President and
the Chief of Police ($20. 00 for each person) .
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Trustee Felten moved that the Board authorize the sum of $40.00 for
the registration fees for the President and Chief of Police to attend
the Liquor Control Commissioners Conference. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
13. FINANCE COMMITTEE RESIGNATION
President Thompson stated that Mr. Greg Schmidt has submitted a letter
of resignation from the Finance Committee. The President stated that
it is with deep regret and with appreciation of himself and the Village
Board that he would accept Mr. Schmidt' s resignation and asknthat the
Board concur. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board concur in the
acceptance of Mr. Schmidt' s resignation. Trustee Lewis seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
14. KNUTIPUBLIC HEARING
President Thompson reminded the Board and the audience that a Public
Hearing will be held on the Knuth property on Tuesday, November 19th
at 7: 30 P.M. in the Park Building.
15. VILLAGE ENGINEER
President Thompson stated that at the meeting of November 25th, the
Board will go into Executive Session to interview prospective engineers.
The President stated that the Board would take care of all public
business and then go into Executive Session.
16. BUFFALO GROVE BANK
Mr. Venetianer stated that the present location of the Bank would
leave it three feet from the western boundary of the Buffalo Grove
Road right-of-way. Discussion followed.
Mr. Venetianer recommended that the Village not require that the
Bank building be moved any further east than necessary as that would
conflict with parking space. He further stated that there would be
28 feet from the curb of Buffalo Grove Road to the building line.
Trustee Lewis moved that the building be left as shown on the plan.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and upon roll call, the vote was
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as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
Discussion then followed on the procedure of dedicating the fifty
foot right-of-way on both roads. Mr. Coffin, the architect for
the bank, stated that a new plat will be drawn on the entire piece
of property showing the fifty foot dedication on both Dundee Road
and Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Raysa stated that that plat would be
signed and recorded.
Discussion followed on water and sewer facilities for the Buffalo
Grove Bank. President Thompson stated that he feels permission
should be granted for the septic system but would ask that any
water tap-on be deferred until a later date. He asked Mr. Bolton
of the Bank to have the Bank' s attorney contact Mr. Raysa to get
the standard language of the agreement to construct a septic system.
17. WHITE PINE LAND ACCESS
Trustee Felten asked the President to check with Mr. Friedman re
some lots that he owns in the Ballantrae area which would give the
Village access to the strip of land in the White Pine Area.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Huxhold moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village C Yerk
APPROXIMATELY 9: 25 P.M.
APPROVED THIS p‹, DAY OF /��G' r-c.', 1968.
Village P(- sident