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1968-12-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1454 12/2/68 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, DECEMBER 2 , 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS 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, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18TH Trustee Wilhelm moved that the minutes of November 18th be approved as published. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, it carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 2. APPOINTMENT TO PLAN COMMISSION The President stated that he would approve the recommendation of the Plan Commission and would appoint MR. MICHAEL KRUGLY to that commission with the concurrence of the Board. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board concur in the appointment. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 3. ORDINANCE #0-68-49 -- VEHICLE LICENSES President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-49 which is the vehicle license ordinance. Trustee Huxhold moved that Ordinance #0-68-49 be approved. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Trustee Wilhelm suggested that section 4 be amended to include placement of the sticker in the lower left hand corner of the front windshield and that in the first paragraph the words "motor driven cycle" be in- cluded after the words "Motor scooters" . He suggested that "motor driven cycles" also be included in section 2, sub-paragraph (c) . Trustee Felten stated that he still objects to the price of $2. 50 for motor cycles and maintains his statement made at the November 18th Board meeting. Trustee Gleeson stated that he agrees with Trustee Felten. Further discussion ensued. 1455 12/2/68 Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson, Thorud NAYS: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 4. ORDINANCE #0-68-50 -- AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC ORDINANCE President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-50 which is an ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance to include certain stop signs and yield signs in the Village. Trustee Gleeson moved that ordinance #0-68-50 be approved as read. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 5. PROPOSED ANNEXATION -- KNUTH PROPERTY President Thompson read the pre-annexation agreement concerning the Knuth property. Discussion followed on the agreement. Attorney Raysa advised the Board that paragraph 15 should be struck after the words "executed hereof" as the Board is bound by statutes not to enter into an agreement for a period longer than five years. Section 4, page 4, will be struck in its entirety. Also, as dis- cussed at the public hearing, the words "motor vehicle sales shall not be for exclusive use of used cars" shall be included on both page 4 and page 2. Discussion on right-of-way dedication followed. Attorney Raysa stated that the plat of survey should show the fifty-foot right-of- way and note the words "hereby dedicated" . Discussion followed on tap-on fees. Mr. Knuth stated that since they are agreeing to pay their fair share of the main lines being brought to the property he doesn' t see why they should also have to pay tap-on fees for those same lines. Discussion followed on the Village ' s reserving the right to increase their building permit fees a certain percentage. It was agreed that paragraph 12 on page 6 would readthat the Village agrees not to increase their building permit fees in excess of 25%. President Thompson stated that a motion to annex or agree to the pre-annexation agreement would have to be contingent upon the changes which have been pointed out, plus the presentation of a site plan or plat of survey showing a fifty foot dedication on both of the roads. 1456 12/2/68 President Thompson then read the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the Knuth property. Trustee Wilhelm asked Mr. Knuth if there were any covenants on the property and Mr. Knuth stated that there were none. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board approve the pre-annexation agree- ment with the corrections as noted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud President Thompson NAYS: None The motion carried. The petition for annexation was read by President Thompson. The President stated that it should be noted that the plat of survey attached to the annexation petition should be corrected to agree with the plat of survey attached to the annexation agreement. He then asked Mr. Knuth to state whether or not he was in agreement with the corrected annexation agreement. Mr. Knuth stated that he was in accordance with the annexation agreement as corrected at the meeting. Trustee Felten moved that the Board accept and approve the petition for annexation. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud President Thompson NAYS: None The motion carried. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board delay action on the annexation ordinance until December 9th. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Felten moved that the Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary ordinances to comply with the annexation agreement. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 1457 12/2/68 6. SCHWARTZ PETITION FOR RE-ZONING President Thompson stated that Mr. Joseph Ash, attorney for Edward Schwartz & Company had requested that action be delayed on their petition for re-zoning of five lots located at the northwest corner of Dundee and Golfview Terrace. Mr. Fabish, chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that it was their recommendation to deny the petition. Mr. Joseph Ash stated that Mr. Schwartz had been approached by Jewel Tea Company who desired to erect a White Hen Pantry on the property. A representative from Jewel Tea Company presented his proposal to the Board. Discussion followed. President Thompson stated that he feels it is proper b note that there was a great deal of antagonism shown this project from those people presently living on the east side of Golfview Terrace. Trustee Wilhelm stated that the character of the land has been set in this case. He stated that he would be in favor of this sort of establishment in other areas of the Village and that he could not give his approval to this petition at this time. Trustee Wilhelm then moved that the Board deny the petition from Edward Schwartz & Company. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 7. WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR HUMBLE GAS STATION President Thompson stated that the Village Engineer, John Hooper, has submitted plans, etc. for the water and sewer service for the Humble Gas Station at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Dundee. Trustee Felten moved that the President be directed to enter into the agreement on behalf of the Village Board subject to the receipt of the necessary fees. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 8. VILLAGE ENGINEER President Thompson stated that the public should be informed that the Village Board in executive session interviewed three engineering firms for Village Engineer: Robert E. Hattis Engineers, Inc. , Elgin Engineering and Hansen Schneeman. Trustee Gleeson stated that he would move that the Village Board engage Robert E. Hattis Engineers, Inc. as the Village Engineering firm. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion followed on the effective starting date. Trustee Gleeson stated that he would amend 1458 12/2/68 his motion to include the effective starting date of January 1, 1969. Trustee Thorud amended his second. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis The motion carried. 9. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT President Thompson stated that Mr. Benjamin of Benjamin & Lang has submitted a form of contract pursuant to the discussion held previously as pertaining Mr. Benjamin as financial consultant for the Village. Mr. Benjamin explained the three aspects of the proposal: 1. To have independent financialcounsel for Board matters, to be available and attend at least one meeting a month and the retainer fee will cover preparation for that meeting. 2. If there were work to be done outside of the normal discussion and preparation for attending the meeting, there would be a charge. 3. Also, there would be a fee relating only to bond matters. Discussion followed. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board authorize the President of the Village to enter into the agreement with Mr. Benjamin. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Trustee Lewis amended his motion to make the contract from October 14, 1968 to April 30, 1969. Trustee Gleeson amended his second to the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 10. BUFFALO GROVE DAY 1969 CHAIRMAN Trustee Felten stated that the Jaycees have recommended that the President and Board appoint Mr. Nick Rubino as chairman for Buffalo Grove Day 1969. The President stated that he would like to appoint Mr. Nick Rubino as chairman of Buffalo Grove Day 1969 and asked for Board concurrence in the appointment. Trustee Felten moved that the Board concur in the President' s appointment. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Mr. Bannister stated that he would like to suggest that everything 1459 12/2/68 ordered for Buffalo Grove Day 1969 be done on a purchase order so that he will be able to maintain financial control. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 11. ACQUISITION OF BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY Attorney Raysa advised the Board on the status of the proposed con- tract to purchase the Buffalo Utility Company. He stated that Mr. Al Frank had now requested that under no circumstances would a tap- on fee be charged for any land in Cambridge and that under no cir- cumstances would a charge be made for meters for either residents, multiple dwellings units or commercial in Cambridge. Discussion followed. President Thompson asked Mr. Raysa to contact the Dorner Brothers and Mr. Frank and ask them to be presentat the next Board meeting. Discussion followed on the re-vamping of the water rate ordinance and the Lake County Treatment Plant. NEW BUSINESS 12. KINGSWOOD METHODIST CHURCH SIGNS President Thompson stated that a letter has been received from Mr. Robert Cizek, Chairman of the Kingswood Building Committee, asking that the Board waive the fee for the church signs. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board waive the fees on the signs for the Kingswood Methodist Church. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 13. RECEIPTS FOR FISCAL YEAR - May 1, 1968 to April 30, 1969 Discussion followed on the report given the Board by the Village Manager relative to the receipts received to date by the Village. 14. COUNTY LINE ROAD Trustee Lewis stated that he would like to see the Village undertake the completion of County Line Road to Buffalo Grove Road. He stated that he had talked to John Hooper, the Village Engineer, about this project and that Mr. Hooper had stated the cost would be in the area of $12,000 to $15,000. President Thompson stated that there is some question as to what is going to happen to that road. Trustee Felten moved that the Village extend County Line Road to Buffalo Grove Road to existing specifications. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. 1460 12/2/68 John Hooper stated that the earliest starting date would be the first of May if MFT funds would be used. Trustee Gleeson stated that no other funds are available at the present time; and that the Board has been building a reserve for the widening of Arlington Heights Road. He further stated that he would like to see a comprehensive plan laid out as to what is going to be done with MFT funds. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he thinks it is imperative that this road be finished regardless of what the county would do in the future. Discussion followed. Trustee Lewis withdrew his second and Trustee Felten withdrew his motion. Trustee Lewis then moved that the Village Engineer be authorized to finish the engineering on the balance of County Line Road to Buffalo Grove Road and present it to the Board as soon as finished. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud NAYS: Trustee Gleeson The motion carried. 15. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wilhelm moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Clerk Approximately 10: 30 P.M. APPROVED THIS /, -- DAY OF4 , 1968. Village P sident