1968-04-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1271
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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, APRIL 22, 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER,
150N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 07 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
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of April 8th be approved as
published. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and the vote was as
follows:
ayes: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Huxhold
The motion carried.
2. WARRANT #132
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #132 in the amount of $2, 078. 63. Trustee
Gleeson moved that Warrant #132 be approved as read. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
3. WATERWORKS WARRANT #19
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #19 which is a Waterworks warrant in the
amount of $13,074. 38 which represents the interest due on $475,000 worth
of Waterworks and, Sewerage Bonds. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant
#19 be approved for payment contingent upon the sale of bonds. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
�./ OLD BUSINESS
4. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT (Doc. #68-17)
President Thompson summarized the Plan Commission Report which lists
the various Public Hearings held by them and their recommendations on
same. The President stated that this business would be held over for
New Business.
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5. VILLAGE FLAG
Trustee Felten reported that he has solicited bids on the making of
the Village Flag and that he is still waiting to received all of them.
He further stated that he would have a report at the next Board meeting.
6. ALSAC - ST. JUDE CHILDREN' S RESEARCH HOSPITAL SOLICITATION
President Thompson read a memo from the Clerk relative to the creditability
of Alsac - St. Jud? Children' s Research Hospital in which she stated that
they are a recognized charity and that the Village has allowed them to
solicit for funds in the past several years. Trustee Gleeson moved
that Alsac - St. Jude Children' s Research Hospital have permission to
conduct their "Teenage March Against Leukemia" on October 2, 1968 and
that the fee for such solicitation be waived. Trustee Thorud seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
7. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that Item #4 relative to the re-appointment
of Jeremy Brown to the Police and Fire Commission would be held over
to NEW BUSINESS.
8. LETTER FROM METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Metropolitan
Sanitary District is relative to their requirement for Reports on
Building and Construction Permits.
9. CONTRACT WITH WM. LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES
President Thompson stated that action on the contract with Wm. Lawrence
and Associates would be held over for a few minutes pending John
Hooper' s perusal.
NEW BUSINESS
10 . RE-ZONING PETITION -- PEDERSEN & HOUPT -- ST. MARY' S & BUFFALO
GROVE ROAD
President Thompson read a petition for re-zoning received from Pedersen
& Houpt relative to the land situated at the corner of St. Mary' s and
Buffalo Grove Road. The petitioners are requesting a zoning change
from B-1 to R-9. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board direct the Plan
Commission to advertise for a public hearing subject to the petition
for re-zoning. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call,
the motion carried unanimously.
11. PETITION FROM A. HOWARD BORDE -- SOUTHEAST CORNER STATE ROAD &
DUNDEE
President Thompson stated that a petition for annexation and re-zoning
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has been received from A. Howard Borde relative to the Southeast corner
of State Road and Dundee. He further stated that in view of the fact
that the petition for annexation is being heard in the circuit court
on April 25th, Board action would be deferred until the next regular
Board meeting.
12. BICYCLE ORDINANCE
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Bicycle Ordinance be tabled until the
next regular Board meeting. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
13. PETITION FROM A. HOWARD BORDE -- SOUTHEAST CORNER STATE ROAD &
DUNDEE
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that it would be in their best interest
to turn this petition from A. Howard Borde over to the Plan Commission
so that they can advertise for a public hearing. Trustee Felten then
moved that the petition for re-zoning and annexation received from
A. Howard Borde relative to the southeast corner of State Road and
Dundee be turned over to the Plan Commission for their recommendations.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call , the motion
carried unanimously.
14. LETTER FROM NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY (Doc. #68-19)
President Thompson stated that the letter received from the Northern
Illinois Gas Company is in regard to the upgrading of the amount of
free therms the Village of Buffalo Grove will receive from them. The
President also stated that the amount of free therms is based on the
population and the Village' s need and that as we grow, the Gas Company
will provide us with more free therms. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that this Village Board enter into the agreement
with the Northern Illinois Gas Company. Trustee Gleeson seconded the
motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
15. APPOINTMENT TO POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION
President Thompson stated that the appointment of Mr. Jeremy Brown to
the Police & Fire Commission would be expiring in May and that he would
like to re-appoint MR. JEREMY BROWN to the Police & Fire Commission for
a term of three years. Trustee Lewis moved that the appointment of
Jeremy Brown to the Police & Fire Commission be confirmed. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
16. APPOINTMENT TO POLICE PENSION FUND
President Thompson stated that he would like to re-appoint TRUSTEE
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ALLAN THORUD to the Police Pension Fund for a term of one year and
would like Board concurrence in this appointment. Trustee Wilhelm
moved that the appointment of Allan Thorud to the Police Pension Fund
be confirmed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
17. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT -- JOSEPH BULGARELLI PUBLIC HEARING (Doc. #
68-17)
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended to the Board that approval
of Mr. Joseph A. Bulgarelli ' s petition for re-zoning be made. Mr.
Bulgarelli is proposing to build a car wash, automotive parts stores,
etc. on a parcel of land fronting on Dundee Road approximately 233
feet east of Buffalo Grove Road. President Thompson stated that he
would like to point out to Mr. Bulgarelli that the Police Department
of Buffalo Grove will not allow any cars to line up on Dundee Road.
President Thompson further stated that Mr. Bulgarelli has been in-
formed that he will have to drill his own well in view of the fact
that water pressure is going down in the Cambridge Subdivision and
that his facility would use a great deal of water. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to suggest that Mr. Bulgarelli
and the Village enter into some sort of agreement pertaining to future
tap-on of the water from the Village ' s wells. He stated that the agree-
ment should possibly stated that within eighteen (18) to twenty-four
(24) months or six (6) months after the Village' s water lines are
within 400 feet of his property that he would tap on to our lines.
Trustee Wilhelm also stated that perhaps the Village Attorney and
Mr. Bulgarelli ' s attorney can work out some sort of agreement.
President Thompson asked Mr. Bulgarelli if he would agree to drilling
his own well. Mr. Bulgarelli stated that he does agree and that he
is basically in agreement with Trustee Wilhelm' s suggestion. President
Thompson suggested that Mr. Bulgarelli get the facts and figures on
what it would cost him to drill a well and what length of time he
would need to re-coup his cost so that an agreement can be worked out.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board grant approval to the petition
and grant a Special Use permit contingent upon the agreement to the
tap-on of Village lines when they are available. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
18. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT -- INTERCONTINENTAL APARTMENTS (Doc. #68-17)
The Plan Commission recommends unanimously that the Village Board
approve the Stenborg-Intercontinental petition for annexation and
zoning of R-9. Mr. Inbinder of Kenroy, Inc. presented Plats, plans
and an architect' s sketch of the proposed development. The Board
went over the plats and plans of the development. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that for a safety factor, he would like to
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see that the dimensions as regards spacing of the buildings be repre-
sented on the plats as roof line to roof line rather than foundation
walls as in the first unit of Intercontinental ' s development the
roof lines on a few of the buildings were situated too close together.
President Thompson stated that it should be limited so that anything
under twenty five (25) feet would be considered roof line rather than
foundation. Mr. Inbinder stated that a specified distance would be
maintained from roof line to roof line. President Thompson stated
that the Building Commissioner should be informed of the Village Board' s
wishes as regards this matter.
Discussion followed on the Minority Report which was attached to the
Plan Commission Report.
President Thompson stated that the Board would consider it incumbent
upon the developer that all areas concerning streets, street lighting
and house lighting will be equal or better to the first development.
Trustee Gleeson asked what the occupancy agreement was on the first
development. Mr. Inbinder replied that it was $75 .00 per unit.
President Thompson informed Mr. Inbinder that water and sewer lines
would have to be provided to the site prior to construction. Mr. Inbinder
agreed with gusto.
Trustee Thorud stated that he feels it is time that this Village Board
gives serious consideration as to just where we are going on apart-
ments in the Village. He also stated that the Village Board is con-
stantly re-zoning from residential to multiple use and he thinks some
guidelines must be set as to where we are going. President Thompson
stated that two figures can be used as regards amount of multiple
versus single family dwelling units -- a percentage figure or a density
figure. The original comprehensive plan of Buffalo Grove has a
density figure of "X" number of units per acre. If you figure out
how many dwelling units of all types the Village will end up with,
you will find that we are well within the 16 or 152 units per acre.
President Thompson went on to discuss sizes of homes and apartments
and how they relate to amount of children going into the School Dis-
tricts.
Trustee Gleeson stated that he, too, has heard that the Village is
getting too many apartments. He asked Edward Fabish if his figures
in his Minority Report specify population or density. Mr. Fabish
stated that they are in regard to number of units.
Much discussion followed.
President Thompson stated that he wouldlike to announce that National-
Kare has just signed a lease to be located in the Kenroy Commercial
Center located at State Road and Dundee. Mr. Inbinder stated that
their plans call for approximately eighteen stores and that the National-
Kare store is similar to the one that is located at Waukegan and Lake
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Roads in Glenview.
President Thompson stated that the Board has before them a petition
of annexation from the Intercontinental Corporation on the Stenborg
property on which we have stated the limitations which we feel should
be placed on them. The ultimate building concern comes under the
realm of the Building Commissioner-, Attorney Raysa suggested that the
Board get the agreement in writing from the owners, particularly in
view of the fact that an agreement was not signed for the first unit.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that consideration of the Stenborg annexation
be tabled until the next Board meeting pending receipt of the agreed
upon committments. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
19. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Mr. E. Ross Humphrey, Co-Ordinator for the Northwest Suburban Trans-
portation Committee spoke on the work of the committee and how the
Village of Buffalo Grove would fit into the picture. The Village of
Buffalo Grove would need to pay a fee of $200. 00 in order to parti-
cipate in the study the Committee is planning to make. Mr. Humphrey
stated that the Village would not be obligated to go further thanthe
first study if they would find it would not be economically feasible.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to see the Village involved
in the study. Trustee Wilhelm then moved that the Board authorize the
expenditure of $200.00 for the purposes of being included in the
Northwest Suburban Transportation Committee. Trustee Felten seconded
the motion. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Lewis
The motion carried.
20. FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE -- METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT
Engineer Hooper advised the Board as to passing a Flood Plain Ordinance
as requested by the Metropolitan Sanitary District. Discussion
followed. Trustee Felten moved that the Board direct the Village
Attorney to write an ordinance encompassing the points as outlined
in the letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District. Trustee
Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
21. CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES
Discussion of the Scope of Services as presented by William Lawrence &
Associates was held. Engineer John Hooper listed the various areas in
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which the Village now has maps or studies and which he feels should
not be duplicated at this time. After Engineer Hooper ' s lengthy dis-
course, President Thompson stated that it would appear that although
we have a great• deal of this information it is located in many different
parts of the Village and would seem to substantiate the need for the
services of William Lawrence & Associates. The President further stated
that there is nowhere anyone can go to get the entire picture of the
Village.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he has had a complete turnaround in his
mind since the meeting was held with William Lawrence & Associates.
Trustee Wilhelm went on to say that $19, 500 is too stiff a price to
pay for correlating material which we have in our midst and that he
can certainly see more needy areas where the money can be spent. Trustee
Wilhelm stated that he is very much against entering into an agreement
with these people.
Trustee Gleeson stated that he thinks the Board has done a very stupid
thing. He also stated that the information to be received from William
Lawrence & Associates should be available to every member of the Board,
potential developers, builders and to the general public. Trustee
Gleeson stated that he doesn' t think William Lawrence & Associates
are to blame and that he thinks it is ridiculous to go through the
$19, 500 expenditure which this Board agreed with two weeks ago only
to find that we have 95% of the material available in somebody' s base-
ment or wherever.
Trustee Huxhold stated that the Board can change their mind on what
they have voted on. He went on to say that he has talked with Attorney
Raysa about codifying the codes and feels that some money should be
spent in that direction.
Attorney Raysa stated that he thinks a re-negotiation of the amount
is in order in view of what Engineer Hooper has said.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board do not enter into the proposed
contract with William Lawrence & Associates. Trustee Thorud seconded
the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
President Thompson stated that by the next Board meeting he will appoint
a committee which will include members of the Board along with the
Attorney and Engineer and this committee will prepare a compilation of
various records which we now stated we have. He also stated that new
printings be made of books we now have and that they be available for
both the Village Board and all interested parties.
22. VILLAGE MANAGER
President Thompson stated that the Village Board of Buffalo Grove, after
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much discussion and interviewing for the position, has chosen an
individual as Village Manager. He will begin his work sometime in
the middle of July, his name is William Bannister. President Thompson
stated that he is familiar with the area and the Board is looking for-
ward to their association with him. Mr. Bannister will probably be
available for the next Board meeting.
23. OLD RAUPP BLVD. BRIDGE
Trustee Felten asked Engineer Hooper if he had checked into the cost
of moving the old Raupp Blvd. bridge to cross the creek into the play-
ground area. Engineer Hooper stated that he forgot he was to do this
and will report at the next meeting.
24. PARK PROGRAM -- T-SHIRTS
Trustee Felten moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of
$327. 60 for 42 dozen white T-shirts with "Buffalo Grove Parks" imprinted
in blue to be purchased from Longtin' s. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the
motion.
Trustee Wilhelm asked if the shirts are to be given away or paid for.
Harold Schoephoester, the Park Commissioner, stated that the shirts are
to be given away.
A roll call was taken with the following results:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten
NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Gleeson, Thorud, President Thompson
The motion did not carry.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would be glad to approve the expenditure
of the money for the shirts if the person in receipt of them will pay
for them. Trustee Wilhelm then moved that the Board authorize the ex-
penditure of $330 for the purchase of shirts for the Park Commission
to be sold at cost. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Harold
Schoephoester explained the Park Commission' s stand as to the shirts.
Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustee Wilhelm, Thorud
NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson
The motion did not carry.
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Trustee Felten then moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of
$330 for 42 dozen white T-shirts with "Buffalo Grove Parks ' imprinted
in blue to be purchased from Longtin' s. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Felten
NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Gleeson, Thorud, President Thompson
The motion did not carry.
25. SEEDING KILMER SCHOOL SITE AND PLAYGROUND
Trustee Felten stated that he had received some bids on the land-
scaping of the Kilmer school site. Trustee Felten moved that the
bid from D & L Landscaping in the amount of $1400. 00 be accepted to
prepare, level and seed the Kilmer school site. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion.
Trustee Huxhold asked if there were a guarantee on the job. Harold
Schoephoester stated that this price does not include a guarantee and
presumably if we ask for a guarantee, it will raise the price. Dis-
cussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board recess until Trustee Felten can
get some more facts on the bid. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion
and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Huxhold
The motion carried.
President Thompson stated that during the recess he would like to
make a couple of announcements. First, a meeting will be held Tuesday,
April 30th and another on Thursday, May 2nd for all people who wish to
work and participate in the Municipal Building referendum. The President
stated that he would like the best possible attendance as as much in-
formation will be available as possible.
Secondly, the President stated that Voter Registration will be held in
the Village of Buffalo Grove on May 1, 2 and 3. The Clerk' s office will
be open, Thursday night from 7 to 9. Otherwise, the hours will be from
9 to 11: 30 A.M.
Trustee Felten reported that D & L Landscaping had stated that the work
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would be guaranteed as to germination but that they couldn' t guaranty
against a washout. If it should washout, D & L Landscaping stated
that the cost of re-seeding would be about $200. Attorney Raysa
stated that a contract should not be necessary -- a letter stating
their guarantee attached to the estimate should be sufficient. Upon
roll call, the motion carried.
26. JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DIAMOND -- HIGH SCHOOL SITE
Harold Schoephoester stated that the Jaycee ' s have agreed to donate
$1150.00 to build a ball diamond at the High School Site at the corner
of Dundee and State Road. The High School District will allot a 31/2
acre site for this purpose. Discussion followed.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the board accept the Jaycee ' s offer. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
27. PETITION OF ANNEXATION -- A. HOWARD BORDE
Attorney Raysa advised the Board as to the procedure being taken by
A. Howard Borde in presenting his petition of annexation before the
Circuit Court in Cook County.
28. PURCHASE OF BUFFALO UTILITY
Attorney Raysa stated that he has submitted the Board' s offer of
$500,000 to purchase the Buffalo Utility Company. The letter was
sent by registered mail to Mr. Doerner, President of the Company.
Mr. Raysa further stated that he has not as yet received the return
receipt on the registered letter.
29. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 11: 50 P.M.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1968
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