1968-03-25 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1256
3/25/68
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, MARCH 25, 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, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Gleeson
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of March llth be approved as
published. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. WARRANTS #130 and #18
President Thompson stated that consideration of the Warrants would
be held until the arrival of Trustee Gleeson.
OLD BUSINESS
3. FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE
Trustee Huxhold moved that Ordinance #0-68-4, an Ordinance adopting
a Fire Prevention Code be approved. Trustee Thorud seconded the
motion. Much discussion followed regarding the Ordinance, particularly
sections 7 and 2. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Gleeson
The motion carried.
4. ORDINANCE #0-68-5 -- SPECIAL ELECTION -- MUNICIPAL BUILDING
President Thompson stated that an informal meeting was held on
Monday, March 18th, in which a discussion was held regarding the
special election and the appropriate time such election should be
held. It was established that the date for such an election would
be Saturday, June 8, 1968.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance #0-68-5 be approved. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Discussion was held concerning the fact that this Ordinance was tabled
at the last meeting and that legally a motion to take the ordinance off
the table is in order before voting on the Ordinance itself. Trustee
Wilhelm then moved that the Board reconsider the vote on Ordinance
#0-68-5. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance #0-68-5 , the Ordinance calling
for a special election to construct a Municipal Building, be removed
from the table. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Trustee Wilhelm then moved that the Municipal Building ordinance #0-68-5
be approved. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Gleeson
The motion carried.
5. BIDS ON WATER METERS
Trustee Wilhelm reported that the Public Improvements Committee has
not checked out the meters as yet but that he will have a report at
the next Board meeting. The Clerk was directed to put this matter
on the agenda for the next meeting.
6. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that a meeting was. held to discuss updating
the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance at which representatives of
several builders in the area were present. The Ordinance was dis-
cussed section by section and Engineer Hooper pointed out the various
areas in which he had made changes. One of the matters decided was
that Village standards need to be set in the future for street lighting.
Discussion then ensued on the matter of builders installing iron pipes
at lot corners as markers. The Building Commissioner' s presence at the
meeting was requested. Since Mr. Venetianer was not available to come
to the meeting immediately, President Thompson stated that the Board
would move down on the agenda until such time as Mr. Venetianer would
appear.
7. PLAN COMMISSION (Doc. #68-12)
The Plan Commission report was presented.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board accept the recommendation of
the Plan Commission to approve the Mary Creely petition of annexation
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for Lots 5, 6 and 41 in Dun-Lo Highlands and direct the Attorney to
draw up the necessary ordinances. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion
and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Felten moved that the Board accept the recommendation of the
Plan Commission and approve the Lorenz and Exilda Von Braun petition
of annexation of Lot 4 in Dun-Lo Highlands and direct the Attorney
to draw up the necessary ordinances. Trustee Thorud seconded the
motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
The Plan Commission also recommends the granting of a sign variation
on the Creeley, Von Braun property. The President stated that he
would like the Code Commission to look over the Village Ordinance as
pertaining to signs as he feels the Village ought to have a more com-
prehensive ordinance in regard to signs. He would suggest that the
Code Committee stay intact and take this matter on as their next
assignment.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board grant a variation of a signtwo x
three feet in size to the properties involved. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion. The President stated that the only reason he would agree
to a variation of this type is because the area along Dundee Road would
probably all be commercial in the future. Upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Barnes, the representative of Mary Creeley and Mr. & Mrs. Von Braun,
was request4to present the necessary amount of plats needed for the
annexation.
Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 45 P.M.
8. WARRANT #130
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #130 be approved minus the amount
for the radio system under Department "D" until the amount is clarified
from Motorola. The total amount of the Warrant will be $4, 872.04.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll
call, the motion carried unanimously.
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9. WARRANT #18 -- A WATERWORKS WARRANT
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant ##18 in the amount of $42, 213. 21 be
approved. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the
motion carried unanimously.
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10. MFT AUDIT
Trustee Gleeson stated that the MFT Audit covers the period from
January 1, 1966 through December 31, 1966 and it requires nothing
more than that we recognized and acknowledge its receipt. He also
stated that the Audit merely states that our bank balances agree
with what our book balances show and everything is in order. Trustee
Gleeson then moved that we acknowledge the receipt of the audit.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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11. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
Mr. Venetianer, the Building Commissioner, now being present, the
discussion was directed back to the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance.
Discussion then ensued on the matter of iron pipes being installed as
corner markers on lots. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would prefer
to see the installation of iron pipes as corner markers remain in the
Ordinance. The President stated that the two areas in question are
the quality of the major streets, which is an upgrading from the
previous ordinance and the iron pipes; and that also a decision will
have to be made on the standards for street lighting. Discussion
followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance #0-68-6
which is an updating and rewriting of the Subdivision Regulations of
Buffalo Grove be approved. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and
upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
12. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CUMBERLAND AND CUMBERLAND NORTH -- FRIEDMAN
President Thompson stated that preliminary plats for Cumberland and
Cumberland North have been received from Harold Friedman along with
a check for $790.00 to cover the necessary fees for zoning amendments
and filing. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the preliminary plats for
Cumberland and Cumberland North be referred to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
13. TRIP TO FLINT, MICHIGAN AND AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENSES
President Thompson stated that he would like Board approval for the
expenditure of approximately $150.00 to cover expenses of himself
and the Police Chief for a trip to Flint, Michigan. He also stated
that a program will be held on April 9, 10 and 11 which is geared
specifically to police functions. The President stated that he had
recently spend three days in Flint studying what is termed the Mott
Foundation, which is an organization geared to Community Services.
The President then discussed the various community services that are
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now available in Flint which is a model city for the programs. Much
discussion was held on Title III and various programs now being held
in the Village.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of
$150.00 for the President and Police Chief to look into the Police
Cadet program. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call,
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Huxhold
The motion carried.
14. KINGS TERRACE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS -- MAC ARTHUR DRIVE
Engineer Hooper advised the Board that MacArthur Drive is not yet
finished; therefore, Kings Terrace ' s request for release of funds
was removed from the Agenda.
15. LETTER FROM LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The President stated that this letter is for the Board' s information.
The letter is in regard to Lake County' s schedule of events as regards
the Sesquicentennial Celebrations. The President stated that that
portion of the letter asking for Buffalo Grove ' s schedule of events
will be passed on to Trustee Felten.
16. LETTER FROM METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT
The President stated that the letter from the MSD is in regard to
their policy regarding combined sewers.
17. LETTER FROM MUNICIPAL PROBLEMS COMMISSION
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Municipal Problems
Commission in regard to meetings is for the Board' s information.
18. WATER PRESSURE -- BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to make a comment about
the waterpressure which was very low over the weekend. He stated
that the Buffalo Utility Company had a breakdown of their electrical
system and were unable to get the necessary parts until today, Monday.
19. POLICE ORDINANCE
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that our Police Ordinance will need
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revision and he would suggest that the Police Chief look over the
Ordinance and note any comments he has on it.
20. TREE HOUSE IN THE PARK
Trustee Thorud stated that in the letter from Hartford Insurance
they requested that the tree house in the park be removed and he
would like to know if this is going to be done by Davey Tree Trimming
which is now trimming the Parkway trees in the Village. Trustee
Felten advised that orders were given to Davey Tree Trimming to
remove the tree house. Fire Chief Winter advised that Fire Extinguishers
have been ordered and should arrive Tuesday, March 26th. Trustee
Thorud directed the Clerk to write a letter to Hartford Insurance
Company informing them that the tree house would be removed and
that fire extinguishers have been procured.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
VILLAGE ERK
Approximately 9: 50 P.M.
APPROVED this day of � , , 1968
Village Pre'dent