1969-02-24 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1524
2/24/69
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, FEBRUARY 24, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 08 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 FEBRUARY 10TH
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the minutes of February 10th be approved
as written. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that on page 1512 under item #8, fourth para-
graph, after the words "Trustee Wilhelm pointed out" there should be
inserted the words, "in answer to a query by the auditing firm re-
lative to an expenditure of purchase of salt and showing no dis-
tribution, " .
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Felten
The motion carried.
2. WARRANT #153
Warrant #153 in the amount $3, 154. 17 was read by Trustee Gleeson.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Warrant be approved as read. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
3. WATERWORKS WARRANT #37
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #37 in the amount of $1, 744. 30.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #37 be approved as read.
Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm asked what the remainder is on Well #2 being built by
J. P. Miller Artesian Well. Trustee Gleeson stated that $18, 613. 93
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is still due on that contract.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
4. MUNICIPAL BUILDING WARRANT #5
Trustee Gleeson read the Municipal Building Warrant #5 in the amount
of $3, 500.00. Trustee Gleeson moved that this Warrant be approved
as read. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the
motion carried unanimously.
5. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that the recommendations from the Plan
Commission would be taken under their proper heading in the order
cf business.
6. PARK COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that many of the items on the Park
Commission report will be handled under the business schedule of
the agenda.
President Thompson read various parts of the report that concerned
activities of the commission.
OLD BUSINESS
7. LAKE-COOK ROAD
President Thompson stated that the first item, for the purposes of
expendiency, is the discussion of the proposed route of Lake-Cook
Road. The President stated that the proposed right of way deviates
from the original plan. Present at the meeting were representatives
from Cook County; Mr. Frederichs, representing the Cook County
Highway Department and Mr. Arnold of Murphy Engineering which is
performing the feasibility study for the County.
l ) Mr. Arnold explained the plans as presented by them to the County
which the County has expressed an approval in.
President Thompson stated that he thinks the Board should allow
questions from the audience if they would address themselves to the
Chair. The Board indicated they would have no objections to questions
from the audience.
Trustee Gleeson asked if there would be funding for signalization in
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the funding of the highway. Mr. Frederichs stated signalization would
be built into the funding at intersections at Arlington Heights Road
and Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Arnold stated that all intersections are
designed to accommodate signalization. Trustee Felten questioned
the intersection of Raupp Blvd. and Lake-Cook Road as to signalization.
Mr. Arnold stated that he doesn' t think that the traffic would warrant
a signal at that intersection. Trustee Felten stated that with the
( Municipal Building in that location he was sure that more traffic
would be generated during the course of daily business. Mr. Arnold
stated that might be possible, but he doesn' t think at this time
that there would be enough traffic.
President Thompson asked if the terminology "Lake-Cook Road" insinuates
that both Counties pay for the road. Mr. Arnold stated that Lake
County approves of the Road and that there have been two or three
meetings between the Cook County Superintendent and the Lake County
Superintendent. Mr. Arnold further stated that no documentation has
been made on an agreement relative to the funding. In response to
a question, Mr. Arnold stated that there will be two twenty-four foot
lanes with a six foot varying median; the right of way will be one
hundred feet at the widest point; it is a typical state standard
main divided highway.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he finds it very commendable on the County' s
part that they decided to initiate the study for this Road. However,
this Village did initiate this study in 1965 or 1966 and has since
planned their park system and municipal system and it was not the
developer that did the planning, but this Village Government who
met with the County and received concurrence for the present alignment--
we did not proceed on our own. Mr. Arnold stated that he cannot speak
for the County Superintendent, but in conversations with Mr. Golderman,
now replaced by Mr. Kotz, neither were aware of agreements because
there were none in writing. Mr. Arnold further stated that he under-
stands that Mr. Plummer, now deceased, , did realize what was going
on, but under no circumstances, would the County Department of High-
ways ever approve the type of construction now going through there.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that by the statement Mr. Arnold just made, he
is not denying the fact that the Village did in fact contact the County
and did get approval to proceed with the highway. Mr. Arnold stated
that he thinks Mr. Plummer was familiar with what was going on, but
the present Superintendent has advised his firm that they have nothing
at all documenting anything being done by the Village which would
eventually belong to the County.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the proposed alignment cuts right through
the middle of Emmerich Park; we built the park and argued locally
whether it was even wise to have Raupp Blvd. come through the park.
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He further stated that it is inconceivable that a park would be split
with a road with a large traffic density and it would seem to him that
this situation could certainly be worked out with very little property
disturbance. Mr. Arnold pointed out the various pieces of property
which would be divided into segments with the Village ' s present
alignment carried through the unincorporated area. Trustee Wilhelm
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asked if it wasn' t also a fact that their proposed alignment would
/ disturb other properties -- the County will take $200, 000.00 worth
of road and just junk it; a road which was discussed with the County
and which was a road surface as good as any built by the County.
Mr. Arnold stated that if those plans for that construction would
have been submitted to the County, they would have been disapproved.
Mr. Frederichs stated that the road is substandard in depth and width.
Mr. Arnold stated that the road would be fine for a residential area,
not for a main highway.
Trustee Gleeson asked if the Village had right of way dedication up
to Buffalo Grove Road. President Thompson stated that we do have
the fifty feet on the north side of the road and we would need a
fifty foot dedication from the Church property on the south side.
President Thompson stated that the re-routing through the Park area
aborts a portion of a water reservoir which the Village is in a position
to purchase and which serves a large portion of the Village. The
President further stated that he does not have personal knowledge
of the discussions with Mr. Plummer but that he does know they were
held. He further stated that he understands that the discussions
were reiterated by the Board and are in the minutes of the meetings;
it came as a definite surpirse that Cook County stated that they
were going to re-design the road.
Trustee Gleeson asked if a rough estimate of condemnation costs could
be made of the area between Arlington Heights Road and Buffalo Grove
Road. Mr. Frederichs stated that a good share is already held with
the dedication as it now stands. Mr. Arnold stated that no appraisals
have been made as yet. Trustee Wilhelm stated that the Village entered
into a contract dedicating certain right of way for a certain purpose
and that the County is now making the Board a party to things which
they do not wish to become a party to. Mr. Arnold stated that he can
only repeat that the quality of the structure would not have been
approved by the County. President Thompson stated that the Board is
trying to figure what the esthetics of the property would be, not
the cost of the road or the cost of removal of the road.
Father Morgan of St. Mary' s Church stated that the President had
mentioned something about the Church allowing a fifty foot dedication
and questioned whether this had been discussed with the Church. Trustee
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Wilhelm stated that it was discussed with Father Ballweber. Father
Morgan stated that to take fifty feet would interfere with the Church' s
plans to construct a new rectory.
Fire Chief Winter stated that one of the biggest safety hazards would
be with the volunteer firemen having to cross Lake-Cook Road to get to
the Municipal Building and then re-crossing with the fire trucks.
Bob zaun from Homefinders, Inc. asked several questions of Mr. Arnold.
In response to one question, Mr. Arnold stated that Lake-Cook Road
would be a four lane highway with intersections at grade. Mr. Zaun
asked if there was to be any type of reimbursement to the developer
who constructed the road. Mr. Arnold stated that there would not be
any reimbursement to the developer. Mr. zaun asked what improvements
would be created for the Village and what benefits by the construction
of the road. Mr. Arnold stated that the benefits would be of having
a high quality highway going through the Village. Mr. Zaun stated
that some of the disadvantages that would occur monetarily would be
that the residents which border the highway would lose substantially
in their property values.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the alignment as presented by the Village
Board evidences planning that has been done by the Village and it looks
like this will be just tossed aside; we recognize that this road has
to go through. He further stated that when the County was thinking
about building another junior expressway in a closeby area, the Village
was still planning for a road; we have built our community around the
road.
President Thompson stated that he thinks the Board has the basic facts
that it was looking for and that the Board has presented their ideas to
the County Highway Department; if the County Department was looking
for a resolution to approve the road tonight, the President stated he
thinks that they well realize that such a resolution will not be passed
tonight. Trustee Gleeson asked if the Village has any other alternative.
Mr. Arnold stated that two meetings have been held with Manager Bannister;-
the alighnment as shown on the map is the alignment which has been
approved by the County and there are certain time schedules they wish
to adopt at the earliest moment. Mr. Arnold further stated that he
would say a lack of concurrence by the Village would disturb that
schedule.
Attorney Raysa asked if it was his understanding that the County would
go ahead notwithstanding the Village ' s wishes and would dondemn land
owned by the Village and already set aside for public use. Mr. Arnold
stated that the County wants concurrence from the Village or substantial
reason why they cannot concur - there is an established program of
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acquiring the right of way, the money has been set aside for right of
way this year and construction next year. President Thompson asked if
there was any reason why the Village would have to grant the dedicated
rights of way to the County. Attorney Raysa stated that the County has
a right to take over as a County highway because it is already dedi-
cated for such use but as to condemning land which is already being
used for public purposes, he doesn' t think County has any right to do
so.
�•/ President Thompson stated that it would appear that the Board has reached
a point where they are being told, not being asked and this has been
in such flagrant disagreement with what the Village has planned and
set out. He further stated that the Board should take whatever action
is necessary and perhaps that is a resolution sent to County and State
officials protesting the alignment of the road. President Thompson
then thanked Mr. Frederichs and Mr. Arnold for their time.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Village Attorney draw up a resolution
to be sent to all necessary boards of government in the County and
state -that this Board disagrees with the planned alighment of Lake-
Cook Road; the Attorney to be furnished the necessary information of
what should be in the resolution. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion
and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
8. MUNICIPAL BUILDING
President Thompson reminded the Board that at the meeting of February
10th they instructed Mr. Raccuglia to get some firm bids for the
possible extension of the Municipal Building and for the raising of
the building. Mr. Raccuglia asked the existing contractors to fix
the price on the proposed work. Mr. Raccuglia has broken down the
prices to Section A, which is the ten foot extension and Section B
which is the raising of the building by two feet.
Section A $4,001.00
Section B 1, 580.00
Architect' s fees 441. 60 (already incurred)
This would be a total of $5, 581.00 excluding architect' s fees already
incurred.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that for the purposes of putting this before
the Board in hopeful passage, he would move that the Board let the
bids for items A and B as submitted by Mr. Raccuglia for extending
the building and raising the roof for a total cost of $5, 581.00.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
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Trustee Gleeson stated that if his memory serves him correctly, we are
already committed to something over $198, 000.00 out of the $225, 000. 00
bond issue and that does not include furnishing the building, paving
the parking lot, landscaping, tile and things of that nature and that
he would seriously question this kind of a situation because it is
drawing us to a point of whether or not we are going to bring in this
building for the funded amount of $225,000. 00. Upon roll call, the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Gleeson
The motion carried.
President Thompson directed Mr. Bannister to inform Mr. Raccuglia
that he is to proceed with the increases to the building.
9. ORDINANCE #0-69-6
President Thompson read Ordinance #0-69-6 which is an ordinance
amending the building code. Trustee Gleeson moved that Ordinance
#0-69-6 be approved. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Dis-
cussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
10. BACKSTOPS IN BASEBALL FIELD - KILMER SCHOOL SITE
President Thompson stated that last fall the Village purchased three
backstops which were to be erected by volunteers from the Village.
Trustee Felten stated that there are two questions involved: one, do
we pay for materials that we didn' t receive and two, whether or not
we should direct Guard Fence to install the backstops for an additional
$1,400.00. President Thompson asked why it was not possible to put
them together as originally placed before the Board. Mr. Schoephoester
stated that they did not get all the material that they had ordered
and that the most desirable thing would be to tell the people to
come and get their fencing. However, he stated, we are running into
a time problem. Trustee Felten stated that the point here is that
we do not have the manpower available to install the backstops.
Mr. Bannister stated that Guard Fence had come out and claimed that
the people put up the backstops incorrectly. He pointed out that he
is not taking sides only repeating what Guard Fence had stated. Mr.
Schoephoester stated that one whole set for one backstop was not re-
ceived. President Thompson stated that if the supplier has not acted
in good faith, he doesn' t see why the Board should have to pay the bill.
President Thompson stated that he feels a representative from Guard
Fence should attend a future meeting and that they should be informed
that before they get any money that they should appear before the Board.
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President Thompson asked if the location of the backstops would require
the moving of the utility poles and Mr. Schoephoester replied that it
would. Mr. Bannister stated that the utility poles should be moved
so that they come along the backside of the backstops. President
Thompson stated that he will personnally ask Mr. Lambert of Common-
wealth Edison Company about the removal of the poles and report back
(.1 to the Board. Discussion followed.
11. MANHOLE COVERS (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission recommends that a
waiver be granted to the Friedman petition to leave the unmarked
sewer covers. President Thompson stated that he has asked Mr. Friedman
if in lieu of the manhole covers, which is a requirement of the Sub-
division Regulations Ordinance and the screen planting along Arlington
Heights Road, if he would be willing to put in a sidewalk along Arlington
Heights Road to serve the Longfellow School and that Mr. Friedman had
told him that he would take this matter under advisement.
Trustee Felten moved that the Board table this matter until the Presi-
dent has time to discuss this with Mr. Friedman more thoroughly and re-
port back to the Board. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
12. SIGNALS AT DUNDEE ROAD AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Trustee Huxhold asked what the situation is re the traffic signal sur-
vey at Dundee Road and Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Bannister stated that
a letter had been sent to the firm which was to do the survey and that
this letter was returned with "Addressee unknown" stamped on it and
that this has been turned over to Hattis Engineering for their
recommendation.
13. BICYCLE RIDING AT RANCH MART SHOPPING CENTER
Mr. Bannister stated that he had talked to Mr. Al Frank about restricting
bicycle riding at the Ranch Mart Shopping Center and Mr. Frank is
agreeable but that he doesn' t want a lot of signs posted up there.
L/ Discussion followed.
Trustee Felten stated that he doesn' t see any point in posting signs
up there since we don' t enforce the bicycle ordinance in the Village.
Trustee Wilhelm suggested that the Board notify the Ranch Mart Shopping
Center to post whatever signs necessary relative to bicycle riding,
provide bicycle racks and then if nothing is done, the Village should
take action. President Thompson stated that he thinks Mr. Bannister
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should contact Mr. Frank again and find out to what extent he wants
this enforced.
NEW BUSINESS
14. SWIMMING POOL SURVEY
President Thompson stated that the Buffalo Grove Jaycee ' s have approved
the type of survey that they desire in relation to determining if the
citizens of the Village are interested in the construction of a Munici-
pal Pool. Trustee Felten moved to table this to the next workshop
session. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm asked if there would be an objection to the survey as
it seems a simple "yes" or "no" is all that is needed. Trustee Felten
statedthat in another week he will find out the actual cost of taking
the survey. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
15. CIRCULATION OF PETITION (PARK COMMISSION REPORT)
President Thompson stated that the Park Commission has requested per-
mission to circulate a petition throughout the Village to determine
whether the members of the community are desirous of forming a Buffalo
Grove Park District. Trustee Felten moved that the Board give per-
mission to find out whether the citizens of the Village are desirous
of forming a Park District. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Gleeson stated that he would like to see the petition before
giving permission. Attorney Raysa stated that a group of people do
not have to have Board approval in order to circulate a petition.
Trustee Felten stated that the Park Commission is requesting approval
because they are subordinates of the Board.
President Thompson read the petition which is complete with the ex-
ception of the legal descriptions. Attorney Raysa advised the Board
of the mechanics of the petitions. Upon roll call, the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud
NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Gleeson
�./ The motion carried.
16. PROJECT PROPOSAL (PARK COMMISSION REPORT)
Trustee Felten moved to accept the recommendation of the Park
Commission and approve an expenditure of $1, 913. 00 for the project
proposal submitted by John D. Cooper, Skokie, Illinois to better
develop existing park sites for future park sites. Trustee Lewis
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seconded the motion. Mr. Schoephoester stated that the funding for
this expenditure would be covered partially in this year' s budget and
partially in next year' s budget and that it is a general plan for the
park area whether or not the referendum to establish a Park District
is passed. President Thompson stated that he thinks a definitive plan
to follow might be a good undertaking at this time.
In response to a question by Trustee Gleeson, Mr. Schoephoester ex-
plained just what the planner would do.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
17. OUTFIELD FENCE FOR MAJOR LEAGUE BALL DIAMOND (PARK COMMISSION REPORT)
President Thompson stated that the Park Commission has requested
approval to expend $625.00 for the placement of an outfield fence
in the major league ball diamond. Mr. Schoephoester stated that
they do have a firm bid for the fence, which includes installation
and will come out of this year' s budget. President Thompson reminded
Mr. Schoephoester to be sure of the location.
Trustee Felten moved to approve an expenditure of $625.00 for the place-
ment of an outfield fence in the major league ball diamond. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
18. RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE FELTEN
President Thompson read a letter received from Trustee Felten in which
he is resigning his position as Village Trustee. The President stated
that it would be with a great deal of reluctance that he would accept
this resignation and that he could argue with no man who has personal
reasons as to whether or not he can continue to serve the Village in
a particular capacity. He further stated that Trustee Felten has
served this Village many times before being elected to the Board and
has evidenced nothing but the most complete cooperation. He stated
that he would accept the resignation and ask the Board to concur in
the acceptance. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board concur in the
acceptance of Trustee Felten' s resignation. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
President Thompson stated that a Letter of Commendation would mean
nothing as far as his personal feelings are concerned as to the
excellent job Trustee Felten has done and that the Board will sorely
miss him. President Thompson stated that he hopes that his situation
will straighten itself out so that he can continue to serve the Village
as he has done in the past.
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19. BUFFALO GROVE DAY COMMITTEE MEETING
Trustee Felten reminded the Board and the audience that there would be
a meeting of the Buffalo Grove Day Committee Wednesday night.
20. WOMEN' S AUXILIARY OF FIRE DEPARTMENT - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Cal Trustee Wilhelm announced that the Women' s Auxiliary of the Fire De-
partment is having their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 3rd at
St. Mary' s School Hall.
21. TRUSTEE FELTEN' S RESIGNATION
Mr. Armstrong asked how Trustee Felten' s position would be filled.
President Thompson stated that since it is too late to file for the
April 15th election, the Board will probably meet in Executive
Session and appoint someone for the unexpired term. Attorney Raysa
advised the Board that Trustee Felten remains as a member of the Board
until such time as an appointment is made and that the Board may deem
to leave the vacancy exist but that it is contrary to general policy
not to have a full Board.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Huxhold move3. to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 10: 25 P.M.
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VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO
GROVEBUFFALO BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS • 537 - 6373
February 24, 1969
TO: The President and Board of Trustees
Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois
For personal reasons, I hereby submit my resignation
as Village Trustee, effective this date.
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K eth J. Felten
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