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1968-03-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1247 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, MARCH 11, 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order at 8: 03 P.M. Boy Scout Troop #211 presented the colors. The President advised those pre- sent that the Over-50 Club has presented the Village with an Illinois Sesquicentennial Flag which will be flown from the flag pole in Emmerich Park. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Thompson; Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of February 26th be approved as published. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried with Trustee Gleeson abstaining. 2. WARRANT #129 Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #129 in the amount of $8, 783. 51 be approved as published. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 3. MFT WARRANT #20 Trustee Gleeson moved that MFT Warrant #20 in the amount of $259.00 be approved as published. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 4. WATERWORKS WARRANT #17 Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #17 in the amount of $12, 620. 69 be approved as published. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. F 5. TREASURER' s REPORT Trustee Gleeson read the Treasurer' s Report for the month of February, 1968 in the absence of Edward Dreher. There were a total of $76,044. 85 in all accounts as of February 29, 1968. 6. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Police Department report shows a total of 1, 883 hours logged for 1248 the month of February, 1968. 7. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Fire Department Report shows a total of 613 hours logged for the month of February, 1968. 8. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT The Plan Commission Report recommends the re-appointment of Norman Kortus and Isaac Moore and also states that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 1968. 9 . PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT & FIRE AND HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT Trustee Wilhelm gave the Public Improvement and Fire and Health Committee Report. He stated that the committee had discussed im- plementation of the Nurse ' s Club offer to establish a disaster cen- ter in the Village and that under New Business he would request that the Board authorize an expenditure of $250.00 for the purchase of emergency equipment. 10. AIR POLLUTION REPORT Trustee Felten read the Air Pollution Report. OLD, BUSINESS 11. BIDS ON PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE Two bids were received for the Public Works Vehicle. The Clerk opened the bids. The first bid opened was from Yarnall-Todd Chevrolet in the amount of $2, 333. 32. The second bid from Lattof Chevrolet was in the amount of $2,412. 82. The bids were referred to Trustee Wilhelm to make sure that they were in accordance with what the Public Works Department had requested. 12. LETTER FROM THE LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH President Thompson read a letter received from the Living Christ Lutheran Church in which they express their thanks to the Village for the use of the Park Building during the past two years. L 13. BIDS ON PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE Trustee Wilhelm moved that the bid from Yarnall-Todd Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $2, 333. 32 be accepted. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 1249 14. FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE Trustee Thorud moved that the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance be tabled until the Board has time to study it. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 15 . CIVIL DEFENSE RADIO EQUIPMENT Chief Winter reported that the Radio Equipment has all been delivered and is operating properly. The President advised the Board that he j and the Clerk would execute the note to Wheeling Trust and Savings Bank in the amount of $12, 349. 80 . This note will cover the cost of the radio equipment plus the finance charges. 16. ORDINANCE #0-68-1 Ordinance #0-68-1, an Ordinance approving Annexation Agreement and directing execution thereof by the President and Clerk of the Village of Buffalo Grove was read by President Thompson. Trustee Lewis moved that Ordinance #0-68-1 be approved. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 17. ORDINANCE #0-68-2 Ordinance #0-68-2, an ordinance annexation 1/2 acre located at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Route 83 was read by President Thompson. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance #0-68-2 be approved. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 18. ORDINANCE #0-68-3 Ordinance #0-68-3, an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was read by President Thompson. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance #0-68-3 be passed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 19. FLOOD HAZARD ZONING ORDINANCE A discussion was held on the Flood Hazard Zoning Ordinance as requested by the Metropolitan Sanitary District. The Attorney was directed to check on what other Villages located in the Metropolitan Sanitary Dis- trict have done in the way of a Flood Hazard Zoning Ordinance. The Clerk was directed to send a copy of that portion of the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to Flood Plains to the Metropolitan Sanitary District. 20. LETTER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION President Thompson briefly summarized a letter received from the Federal 1250 Aviation Administration in reply to a letter written by the President. 21. ORDINANCE CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION Trustee Wilhelm moved to table this Ordinance to a Special Meeting to be called this evening. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. A vote was taken withthe following results AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud NAYS: Trustee Huxhold The motion carried. President Thompson stated that the Board should decide upon a date for the Special Meeting. The Board decided to meet Monday, March 18th at 8 P.M. The Clerkowas directed to inform, by letter, each of the Organizations in the Village and that the Organizations be re- quested to bring out anyone and everyone interested in working to further the passage of the referendum. 22. LEVITT CODE CHANGES Trustee Thorud read a report from the Code Amendment Committee. The Committee recommends that the Code be changed to permit the use of a bell shaped footing in place of the T Footing and additionally that PVC (plastic) piping be permitted for venting above ground. Much discussion was held pertaining to the various changes requested by Levitt and Sons. Representatives of Levitt and Sons were present at the meeting to inform the Board of their views on the various points. Trustee Huxhold stated that he would like to see a copy of the facts and figures. President Thompson stated that he feels the committee should meet again and that a report should be written out while all members are present to avoid any further misunderstandings. Trustee Gleeson moved to refer the Levitt Code Changes back to committee for recommendations on items 3, 4, 5 and 6 and direct that the Committee inform the Village Attorney and have him draw up the necessary ordinances to amend the Building Code. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 23. BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY Engineer John Hooper advised the Board that the cost of the under- ground culvert to run along Buffalo Grove Road would be $24, 330.00. President Thompson stated that he feels this is an advantageous time for the Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of property; namely, the Buffalo Utility Company. There is going to 1251 be a certain amount of additional expense involved for theUtility when Mr. Brown of Richard J. Brown Associates constructs his apart- ment units. The Utility Company will then have to increase the size of their facilities. The Board will meet Tuesday, April 2nd in Executive Session for the consideration of the acquisition of property. The Clerk was directed to so publicize. NEW BUSINESS 24. NURSE ' S CLUB Trustee Wilhelm moved that an expenditure of $250. 00 be authorized for the purchase of instruments and materials for the use of the Nurse' s Club during time of emergency contingent upon the favorable report from the Finance Committee as to available funds. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 25. LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The President stated that the letter from the Department of Public Health is in regard to the permit for the new well. 26. BIDS ON WATER METERS Two bids were received on water meters. The first from Badger Meter Mfg. Company in the amount of $45. 37 each. The second is from Rockwell Manufacturing Company in the amount of $44. 91. Discussion was held. The Clerk was directed to put this item on the agenda for the next Board meeting. 27. RESIGNATION FROM PLAN COMMISSION President Thompson stated that a letter of resignation has been re- ceived from Norman Dobbin. Mr. Dobbin is resigning his position on the Plan Commission. The President stated that he would accept MR. NORMAN DOBBIN' s resignation with the concurrence of the Board and wishes to thank Mr. Dobbin for the help and time he has given the Village. Trustee Wilhelm moved the Board concur in the acceptance of the resignation from Mr. Norman Dobbin. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 28. APPOINTMENTS TO PLAN COMMISSION The President stated that with the concurrence of the Board he would like to re-appoint MR. NORMAN KORTUS and MR. ISAAC MOORE to the Plan Commission for a period of one year. Trustee Gleeson moved that the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. President Thompson stated that Mr. Edward Fabish, Chairman of the Plan 1252 Commission recommends the appointment of Mr. Robert Brown to fill the unexpired portion of Mr. Dobbin' s term. The President then appointed MR. ROBERT BROWN to the Plan Commission to fill the un- expired portion of Mr. Dobbin' s term with the concurrence of the Village Board. Trustee Wilhelm moved the appointment of Mr. Robert Brown be confirmed. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 29. RESIGNATIONS FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT Two letters of resignation have been received from the Police De- partment. The President stated that with the concurrence of the Village Board he would accept the resignations of J. M. ARMSTRONG and EDWARD BIESZCZAD. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board accept the resignations of J. M. Armstrong and Edward Bieszczad. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to see the Village Board clarify the status of the Reserve Officers and go on record as having so stated. Discussion was held on the size of the reserve force. President Thompson stated that the Northwest Municipal Conference, of which Buffalo Grove is a member, is already committed to supporting the status of the reserve forces. A vote was taken with the following results: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson, Thorud NAYS: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 30. RE-ZONING REQUEST FROM JOSEPH BULGARELLI Mr. Bulgarelli presented himself to the Board. He is requesting re- zoning of approximately 3/4 acre on Dundee Road at Buffalo Grove Road on behalf of the Trust that is purchasing the land. The land is presently zoned B-1. Mr. Bulgarelli stated that a specific type of business would be placed on this property which would include a store for tires and automotive parts, a diagnostic testing lane and repair center, car wash and two gasoline pumps. Discussion was held. Trustee Felten moved to refer Mr. Bulgarelli ' s request to the Plan Commission. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 31. MOTOR FUEL TAX AUDIT President Thompson stated that he would turn the MFT Audit over to the Finance Committee and ask that they report back to the Board at the next meeting. 1253 32. CHICAGO AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY President Thompson stated that a Progress Report from the Chicago Area Transportation Study has been received and is on file. 32. BIDS FOR THE DROP-CONNECTION TO THE INTERCEPTOR SEWER AT HINTZ ROAD Two bids were received for the connection to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer at Hintz Road. The first from Rossetti Contracting Company, Inc. was on time and material basis not to exceed $35,000.00. The second bid was from Wm. Zeigler & Son Inc. also on a time and material basis not to exceed $22,000.00. Much discussion was held. Trustee Lewis moved we accept the not to exceed $22, 000.00 bid from Wm. Zeigler & Son, Inc. . Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten NAYS: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud The motion carried. 33. WATERWORKS BONDS (Doc. #68-12) President Thompson read a letter received from Richard Raysa in re- ference to a letter Mr. Raysa received from Benjamin & Lang wherein he stated that an error was made in the computations of the bonds and $9, 504. 80 should now be returned to Aribert Wild and Harold Friedman. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Clerk be directedto include this amount on the next Warrant, check to be made out to Aribert Wild and Harold Friedman. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 34. LETTER FROM THE BUFFALO GROVE WOMEN' S CLUB President Thompson read a letter from the Buffalo Grove Women' s Club in which they announce their Tenth Anniversary Luncheon and request permission to solicit the sale of tickets door-to-door in the Village. Trustee Felten moved that the Board give the Buffalo Grove Women' s Club permission to sell tickets to their Tenth Anniversary Luncheon on a door-to-door basis. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 35. HAROLD FRIEDMAN APARTMENTS -- FAIRWAY APARTMENTS President Thompson stated that it is the recommendation of the Plan Commission that Special Use be granted Mr. Harold Friedman for the construction of 1100 apartments as per the plat submitted. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like the Board to request Mr. Friedman to re-locate the pool and make it available for use as a Municipal Pool. Trustee Huxhold stated that it is his opinion that a pool for the exclusive use of the apartment dwellers would tend to maintain 1254 the high quality of the apartments and that he would be against asking for a public swimming pool in the area of the apartments. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board accept the Plat as recommended by the Plan Commission. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Much discussion was had. A roll call was taken with the following results: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Gleeson, Felten, President Thompson NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Thorud The motion carried. 36. PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $250 .00 to cover the cost of the needed painting and lighting for the Public Works vehicle. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 37. UNIFORMS FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board enter into a fifteen-month con- tract with Morgan Industrial Garment Service to provide uniforms for the two Public Works Employees. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Trustee Wilhelm stated that the monthly charge would be approximately $37.00. Trustee Gleeson stated that it seems to him that the Board is beginning to set up a personnel policy and all phases of employment should, therefore, be considered. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to see the employees represent the Village in a proper manner. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Thorud NAYS: Trustees Felten, Gleeson The motion carried. 38. POLICE DEPARTMENT Trustee Gleeson stated that he would like to ask the Village Attorney to study the Police Department ordinances to define how we classify our Policemen, are they Officers or Employees? 39. FIRE HYDRANTS Discussion was held as to the condition of Fire Hydrants in the Village and whether or not their testing could be made part of the Fire Pre- Vention Code Ordinance. Trustee Wilhelm stated that there are no fire hydrants in the Intercontinental Development Corporation apartment area 1255 at the present time. Engineer Hooper stated that that particular area should have the water mains installed very shortly. 40. LETTER FROM HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY Trustee Thorud stated that this letter was read at the Board meeting of February 26th and they are requesting an answer as to what steps will be taken to correct the fire hazards as noted in the letter. Trustee Thorud stated that he would like to see this letter turned over to the proper committee. Chief Winter stated that he would make a survey and report back to the Board. 41 . QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE Mr. Robert Koontz of Buffalo Grove Road asked the Board if there was anything they could do about the "No Parking" signs on Buffalo Grove Road. President Thompson stated that the County had installed the signs and they have jurisdiction over the road. Discussion was held. The Traffic and Safety Committee will look into the matter and see if anything can be done about the signs. 42. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Gleeson moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Clerk Approximately 11: 25 P.M. APPROVED this day 1968 Village r ident