1967-12-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1196
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 1$, 1967, 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, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Gleeson
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of November 27th be approved
as published. Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that a correction should be made in
paragraph 2, page 1195 changing the word "operate" to the word
"provide" .
A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
2. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Police Department report was given by Officer Moore in the
absence of Chief Smith. During the month of November, 1967, the
Police Department logged a total of 2, 111 hours.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Lt. Krause of the Fire Department reported that the Fire De-
partment logged a total of 764 hours for the month of November,
1967.
4. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Felten read the Public Relations Committee report. The
matters under consideration will be held over to New Business.
Trustee Felten read a letter received by the Committee from
Mrs. Kuffel offering the services of the Nurses ' Club in the
event of emergencies. President Thompson stated that this
should be turned over to Trustee Wilhelm, Chairman of the Health
Committee. Trustee Wilhelm stated that several points in the
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letter are well taken and probably overdue and that the Health
Committee should get together with the appropriate groups and
start working on this matter right away. Discussion followed.
5. BOARD MEETING
President Thompson stated that since the next regular Board Meeting
falls on Christmas Day there will be no second Village Board Meeting
in December. The next regular meeting will be the second Monday in
January.
6. PARK COMMISSION
Harold Schoephoester, the Park Commissioner, stated that the
financial report of the Park Commission will be deferred until
the January meeting. He also stated that weather permitting the
Park Commission plans to prepare half of the parking lot and flood
it for a winter skating rink.
7. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION REPORT
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the Commission would give their report
at the next meeting. No business has transpired since the Board
meeting of November 27th.
8. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Lewis reported that the Committee had met with interested
persons to discuss the Bicycle Ordinance. The Committee will bring
their recommendations to the Village Board re the Bicycle Ordinance
at the next Board meeting.
.._C °4s were also discussed and the need for keeping per-
sonnel records on same. Trustee Lewis reported that the Police
Department had agreed to keep the records; the PTA' s will still
do the basic screening.
10. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
Mr. Edward Fabish, Chairman, reported that at the last meeting of
the Plan Commission the letter from Harold Friedman requesting re-
zoning for an Apartment development was read. Committees have been
formed and the Public Hearing on the development will be held at
the January 24th meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
11. KINGS TERRACE SALES OFFICE -- NEW POLICE STATION
President Thompson stated that the question before the Board at this
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time was the new location for the building which has been donated
to the Village by Kings Terrace; and securing of bids for its '
moving and setting on a new foundation.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he was under the impression that some-
one was to find out the most advantageous site for the building.
President Thompson stated that the Park Commission did look into
the matter and suggested putting it up around the water tower but
Engineer Hooper reports that a sufficient amount of land is not
available at that location.
President Thompson stated that the only other logical place would
be to put it in a position close to the Park Building so that
when the time comes when we will be able to have a Municipal
Building this new building would be of service to the Park.
President Thompson suggested that the site be located at the
extreme southwest corner of the Parking lot on the grass, not
the paved lot. Putting it in this position would keep us in
immediate proximity to use the sewage system of the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
President Thompson stated that he had talked to Chief Smith and
the lease on the rented quarters they are now occupying has six
weeks to run. Trustee Lewis stated that Mr. Tosch, the owner of
the building in which the Police Department has rented space, is
concerned about when the space will be vacated. Mr. Tosch is not
pushing the Village, but would like to know before the end of
December the approximate date of when the Police Department would
be moving. President Thompson stated that we wouldn' t be able
to anticipate the exact time until the firstmeeting in January
as we need to advertise for bids on the moving and the installing
of the foundation. President Thompson stated that the Board
should discuss the location first.
Trustee Felten stated that he feels putting it in that corner
of the parking lot would be impractical and asked if it would be
possible to put it at the other park site on State Road. Engineer
Hooper stated that only two sites would be practical and they are
the western end of the parking lot and north of the water tower
on what would be Raupp Blvd. extended. There would be a utility
problem at the Raupp site. Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that we set the building to be moved and used
as a temporary Police Station at the west end of the parking lot
and centrally located. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
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Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Felten
The motion carried.
President Thompson stated that the Chair would now entertain
a motion that the Clerk be directed to secure bids for a new
foundation and the moving of the building. Engineer Hooper
stated that the building is 25 x 49 feet and would suggest a
foundation 26 x 50 feet so that someday we can brick veneer it.
Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8:45 P.M.
Discussion of concrete block foundation versus a poured concrete
foundation was held.
Trustee Felten moved that the Village Clerk be directed to ad-
vertise for bids for the moving of the building and price of a
foundation for the same building. Trustee Thorud seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
12. LETTER FROM DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDINGS RE ARTERIAL STREETS
President Thompson read a letter from the Dept. of Public Works &
Buildings stating that several of the streets listed in the
resolution adopted by the Village Board on October 30, 1967 do
not comply with requirements.
Trustee Lewis moved that this letter be turned over to the Village
Engineer and direct him to investigate and see what needs to be
done. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
13. WARRANT #124
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #124 in the amount of $9,188. 52.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #124 be approved as read.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Thorud stated that an insurance premium notice had been
received on insurance for the garage in the Park and the pump house
and the question was raised as to whether this premium should be
paid out of the general fund or out of the Waterworks account.
President Thompson stated that since the majority of this premium
relates to the Waterworks Department, this should be considered
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as part of Waterworks Warrant #12.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
14. WATERWORKS WARRANT #12
Waterworks Warrant #12 was then read by Trustee Gleeson. The
Warrant totaled $18, 909. 30. Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks
Warrant #12 be amended and approved -- amended to include the
insurance premium of $147. 00 -- for a total warrant of $19, 056. 30.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
15. TREASURER' S REPORT
The Treasurer' s Report for the month of November, 1967 was read
by Trustee Gleeson in the absence of the Treasurer. Trustee
Gleeson stated that $60, 000 of the funds have been invested in
Certificates of Deposit at 5% payable to the date when we with-
draw it. Before any of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds were invested,
the Treasurer had checked with the Auditors that have audited our
books for the last five years. The Auditors said that Motor Fuel
Tax Funds can be invested but that the interest must remain in the
account and be reported to the State.
16. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Gleeson reported that the Finance Committee had met on
Thursday, December 7th and discussed the billing for the Combined
Waterworks and Sewerage Department of Buffalo Grove briefly. The
Finance Committee is looking at the possibility of going into a
computer billing. A letter is being prepared to go along with the
first billing explaining the rates and procedures.
The other subject discussed at the meeting was the Audit that had
arrived that day. Trustee Gleeson then presented copies of the
Audit to the members of the Board. He stated that he would not
suggest going into it at this meeting as everyone would probably
have some questions. Trustee Gleeson made a motion to note that
the Audit had been received from Murphy, Lanier & Quinn, our
Auditors, and that the Finance Committee will be looking into it
the end of the week and probably publish it within the next two
weeks. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
17. ANNEXATION PETITION FROM MARY CREELY, ALSO KNOWN AS MARY MEADOWS
President Thompson read a Petition of Annexation to the Village of
Buffalo Grove received from Mary Creely, also known as Mary Meadows.
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The property involved is two lots which comprise a total of
approximately 200 x 200 feet at the southwest corner of Ellen
Drive and Dundee Road.
President Thompson then read the Pre-Annexation Agreement under
which Mrs. Creely would like to come into the Village of Buffalo
Grove. The Pre-Annexation Agreement is requesting Bl or Commercial
Zoning for the property. Attorney Raysa stated that the Board can
accept the petition as presented for the annexation but cannot act
upon it as yet. Publication will have to be made of the fact that
there is a pre-annexation agreement on file with the Village Clerk
that may be looked at at any time and there will be a Public Hearing
at some future date. Trustee Wilhelm moved that we accept the
petition for annexation from the aforementioned party. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
President Thompson stated that the Chair would entertain a motion
to publish for a Public '.Hearing on the Pre-Annexation Agreement
for 9 o' clock on the 17th of January. Discussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board refer the matter of Zoning to
the Plan Commission for their consideration and if feasible ad-
vertise that their Public Hearing be held on the 17th of January.
And, contingent on that Hearing that we set our meeting for 7 o ' clock
the night of the 22nd of January. Trustee Lewis seconded the
motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
18. -
ORDINANCE �67 34
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Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Ordinance pertaining to the Harold
Friedman annexation be taken off the table. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Ordinance #0-67-34 was then read by President Thompson. This
Ordinance annexes certain parcels of land to the Village of Buffalo
Grove. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board recognize the Petitions
for Annexation from Harold Friedman. Trustee Lewis seconded the
motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Huxhold moved that Ordinance #0-67-34 be approved. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion. Trustee Gleeson suggested that the
Ordinance be amended in paragraph 4 to include the words "and
Lake County" and to amend the dates of passage and approval to
the llth day of December, 1967. The motion was so amended.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
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19. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION RECEIVED FROM HAROLD FRIEDMAN
President Thompson stated that another petition of annexation
has been received from Harold Friedman. The land involved is
approximately 2 acre of land on the northwest corner of Arlington
Heights Road and Route 83. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the
Petition for Annexation for the property on the northwest corner
of Arlington Heights Road and Route 83 be tabled. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
`J 20 . ABNER GARBAGE RATE INCREASE
Mr. Arnold Didier, owner of Abner Garbage Service explained his
reasons for desiring a rate increase of $. 50 a month from $2. 50
to $3.00 for the services his company provides. Discussion
followed.
President Thompson stated that he had noted in Paddock Public-
ations that Mr. Hanson of Arlington Heights is interested in
talking with President Thompson to discuss the sharing of the
landfill operation at the quarry near Arlington Heights Road.
President Thompson stated that this Village Board appreciates
Mr. Didier' s appearance at the meeting and appraising the Board
of the situation that exists. He also stated that it appears
that Mr. Didier had been more than fair in the charging for the
services and the Village Board has received very few complaints
and the Board wishes to extend their thanks to Mr. Didier.
21. SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WALLY WEIDNER PROPERTY
President Thompson stated that a subdivision plat has been re-
ceived for the Wally Weidner property at the corner of Checker
Roa d and Buffalo Grove Road, less three lots. Trustee Gleeson
moved that this plat be forwarded to the Plan Commission for
their perusal at their next meeting. Trustee Felten seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
22. POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
President Thompson stated that with the concurrence of the Board,
he would like to appoint Mr. JEREMY BROWN to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Charles Mandala on the Police & Fire Commission.
Trustee Lewis moved that the appointment be confirmed. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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23. BILLING FOR COMBINED WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the Public Improvements Committee,
the Village Clerk, the Deputy Clerk and the Public Works man
had discussed the advisability of monthly versus bi-monthly
billing for the Combined Waterworks & Sewerage Department.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that the combined recommendation was
that the Combined Waterworks & Sewerage Department billing for
customers be bi-monthly; that is, every other month. Trustee
` ) Wilhelm then moved that the Combined Waterworks & Sewerage De-
partment of Buffalo Grove bill their customers on its water and
sewer system bi-monthly. Trustee Felten seconded the motion
and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
24. REVENUE BONDS FOR COMBINED WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT
President Thompson stated that all members of the Board had re-
ceived their copies of the Letter of Opinion from Benjamin & Lang
and that he would like to read a Letter of Opinion received from
Attorney Raysa. Attorney Raysa stated that by the terms of the
pre-annexation agreement, the "owners" are not bound to the 52
percent interest rate, but our bound to the market value as
quoted by Benjamin & Lang. Discussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board authorize the sale of
$680, 000 worth of revenue bonds at a statutory interest rate
not to exceed 6/ to maturity. Trustee Felten seconded the
motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
25. BID ADVERTISEMENTS FOR COMBINED WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE DEPT.
President Thompson stated that he has Engineer Hooper' s recommen-
dation to the Board to advertise for bids for construction of
a Galesville well of capacity 1000/gal/min with pump. Trustee Wilhelm
moved that the Village Board authorize the letting of bids for
the well in the Lake County portion of the Glen Grove subdivision.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
President Thompson stated the second bid is for completion of
the Municipal Pump House. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board
authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for the completion of
the Municipal Pump House. Trustee Felten seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
26. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
President Thompson stated that the Public Relations Committee has
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recommended that Mr. Bud Chiappe ' s name be withdrawn from the
Committee as Mr. Chiappe has moved from the Village. Trustee
Lewis moved that Mr. Chiappe ' s name be removed from the Committee.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Discussion followed as to observance of the Tenth Anniversary of
the Incorporation of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee
Wilhelm stated that he agreed with the activities that the
Committee is proposing but just feels that March or April is
the wrong time of the year. Trustee Wilhelm would like to see
this program tied in with Buffalo Grove Day.
Trustee Felten stated that the Committee would like to know if
the Board approves of the preparing of a booklet with an
anniversary theme to be paid for with the sale of advertise-
ments. A poll of the Board revealed that the members feel that
this would be a very worthwhile undertaking for the committee
and advantageous to the Citizens of Buffalo Grove.
27. RESOLUTION #R-67-26
President Thompson read Resolution #R-67-26 which is a Resolution
authorizing the sale of $680,000 worth of Revenue bonds for the
Combined Waterworks & Sewerage Department. Trustee Huxhold moved
we adopt Resolution #R-67-26. Trustee Felten seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
28. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Felten
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
Approximately 11: 30 P.M.
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