1968-06-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1309
6/3/68
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED 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, JUNE 3, 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 7: 50 P.M. The Clerk
called the roll and the following were foundlpresent:
President Thompson; Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Thorud
Absent: Trustees Wilhelm, Felten, Gleeson
The President stated that the Board would dispense with the usual
formalties as there is only one item on the agenday which is the dis-
cussion of the extension or stoppage of the occupancy permits in
Unit 7 and the Arlington Addition to Unit 7 as per the minutes of
May 27th. The President stated that he had talked with Village Attorney
Richard Raysa and Mr. Raysa stated that in discussions with the people
at the Metropolitan Sanitary District he found out that the letter
which was supposed to have been mailed last week has not as yet been
sent. This letter was in regard to the cancellation of permits in
Unit 7 and the Arlington Addition to Unit 7.
The President stated that he has talked with Frank Dalton, Chief
Engineer of the Metropolitan Sanitary District since Earl Knight is
on vacation, and Mr. Dalton agreed that since the Metropolitan
Sanitary District were the ones that were seemingly delinquent, that
it would be in the best interest of Buffalo Grove that the Board
rescind their order to the Building Commissioner reference occupancy
permits until such a time as the letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary
District is received.
Trustee Huxhold moved that the Building Commissioner, who is present
at tonight' s meeting, be directed by this Board to issue any occu-
pancy certificates requested if they fulfill all the other qualifications
and building regulations of the Village until such time as redirected.
Trustee Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Thorud, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Wilhelm, Felten, Gleeson
The motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Thorud moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village 'Clerk
Approximately 7: 54 P.M.
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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, JUNE 10, 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER,
150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 11 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 Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Huxhold (Trustee Huxhold arrived at 8:45 P.M. )
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 27TH
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of May 27th be approved as
published. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call,
the motion carried unanimously.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 3RD
Trustee Thorud moved that the minutes of June 3rd be approved as
published. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call,
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Lewis, Thorud, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustees Wilhelm, Felten, Gleeson
The motion carried.
3. WARRANT #135
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #135 in the amount of $8,424. 71.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #135 be approved as read.
Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
4. WATERWORKS WARRANT #22
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #22 in the amount of $3,414. 35.
Trustee Lewis moved that Waterworks Warrant #22 be approved as read.
TrusteeWilhelm seconded the motion. Discussion was held as to the
bill from Consolidated Management Company in the amount of $2, 361.00.
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that this bill was in connection
with services rendered during the Illinois Commerce Commission hearing
regarding the rate increase requested by the Buffalo Utility Company.
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It was decided that this bill should be paid out of the General Fund
not out of the Waterworks Fund. Trustee Wilhelm then withdrew his
second and Trustee Lewis his motion.
Trustee Lewis moved that Waterworks Warrant #22 be approved with
the deletion of the bill from Consolidated Management Company for a
\—/ total warrant of $1, 053. 35. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and
upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
5. WARRANT #135
Trustee Gleeson moved that the bill from Consolidated Management
Company in the amount of $2, 361.00 be added to Department "A" on
Warrant #135 for a then total of the warrant of $10, 785. 71. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried
unanimously.
6. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Wilhelm gave a verbal report from the Public Improvements
Committee. He stated that a meeting was held during the past week
and the main topic of discussion was the deterioration of streets
in Units 6 and 7 in the Village. Trustee Wilhelm stated that the
committee is aware of the fact that the developer in these areas has
consistently maintained that he will repair these streets and will
put the final pavement on when the heavy equipment is off the streets.
Trustee Wilhelm further stated that upon discussion of this problem
with the engineer for the developer, he again assuredthe Trustee
that the paving was to be done in the very near future and that
Trustee Wilhelm does not know what he can do beyond this; the people
will just have to endure it until the developer sees fit to take
care of it.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that sidewalk repair was also discussed and
that bids will be published for repairs. He stated that the
committee also briefly discussed budget requirements for the year
and manpower.
Discussion followed.
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Police Department logged a total of 1, 765 hours during the month
of May, 1968.
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Fire Department logged a total of 512 hours during the month
of May, 1968.
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9. SPECIAL ELECTION -- MUNICIPAL BUILDING
President Thompson stated that he would like to take the opportunity
to smile broadly and to smile humbly over the results of the recent
election. And, that even though the Board has not canvassed the votes
he would like to thank each and every citizen in Buffalo Grove and
especially thank those many people who assisted the Board and worked
so hard for the passage of the referendum.
10. CANVASS OF VOTES , SPECIAL ELECTION, JUNE 8, 1968
The Board of Trustees then canvassed the votes from the recent
Special Election held on June 8, 1968.
Trustee Thorud counted 128 "No" votes from Precinct #2
Trustee Felten counted 434 "Yes" votes from Precinct #2
Trustee Wilhelm counted 146 "No" votes from Precinct #1
Trustee Lewis counted 408 "Yes" votes from Precinct #1
There were a total of 842 "Yes" votes and 274 "No" votes.
The President stated that the election and referendum are declared
a "Yes" vote. The President stated that Mr. Raccuglia, Architect
for the building, indicated that working drawings should be available
by the first of August, bids can be taken by the first of September
with construction to begin this fall for occupancy something during
April, 1969. The President further stated that the meeting tonight
will be adjourned to next Monday, June 17th, at which time the Board
will go over the plans and specifications with the various depart-
ment heads.
11. APARTMENTS ST. MARY' S AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD -- ORDINANCE #0-68-24
President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-4, an ordinance approving a
Special Use Planned Development and amending the Zoning Map of
Buffalo Grove. Discussion on the Ordinance ensued relative to the
water and sewer facilities and financing thereof.
President Thompson stated that we again have a situation wherein the
�.J Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago has restated by
telephone that the capacity of the Buffalo Utility Company sewage
treatment plant is not enough to handle what they already have and
would not ,therefore, be able to handle any increase in users.
Mr. Moser had agreed to finance the construction of water and sewer
lines on a fair share basis wherein he would recapture part of the
cost as other users would come on the lines. The President stated
that the details should include that Mr. Moser would build the lines
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subject to the Village Engineer' s approval of the plans and acceptance
after its completion.
Trustee Felten moved that Ordinance #0-68-24 be tabled until the
Village Attorney can redraft that section pertaining to the water
and sewer facilities. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Trustee Huxhold arrived at 8:45 P.M.
12. TREASURER' S REPORT
Edward C. Dreher, Jr. then gave the Treasurer' s Report for the
month of May, 1968. There was a total of $218, 796. 67 in all accounts
as of the end of the month.
13. BIDS ON SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT -- LAKE COUNTY
The President then directed the Clerk to open the bids received on
the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant in Lake County. The bids were
received under three separate contracts and bidding was done in that
manner.
The first bid was from E. F. MUELLER as follows:
Contract #1 $ 64, 926. 00
Contract #2 165, 970. 00
Contract #3 107, 983.00
The bid from J. G. TAVRIDES is as follows:
Contract #1 $ 32,000.00
Contract #2 163,000 .00
Contract #3 133, 800 .00
The bid from WILLIAM ZIEGLER & SONS as follows:
Contract #1 $ 25, 537.00
Contract #2 104,850 .00
Contract #3 164, 344.00
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the bids be referred to the Village
Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
The President requested that the Engineer be ready with the tabulations
for the adjourned meeting on June 17, 1968.
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14. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT
The President stated that at the meeting of May 27th he had in-
formed the Board that the Metropolitan Sanitary District had verbally
requested that the Village Board stop building permits in Unit 7 and
the Arlington Addition to Unit 7 as the Buffalo Utility Company was
constructing sewers in the area without a valid permit. The Metro-
politan Sanitary District had promised that a letter would be sent
to the Village Board verifying this verbal request. The President
stated that the letter was not received and on June 3rd the Board
rescinded the order to stop occupancies and allowed them once more.
Now, the President further stated, we again have the same situation.
Mr. Derbas of the Metropolitan Sanitary District has verbally stated
that a letter will be sent to the Village Board pertaining to a
Public Hearing and that permits to begin construction once again will
be denied and that they are also looking into the Cambridge Subdivision
and its development and the treatment of the sewage from the plant.
The President stated that he is bringing this matter up so that the
Board will be forewarned that we should make no move until the letter
of verification is received and that an emergency session will probably
have to be called when we receive the information.
Trustee Huxhold moved to direct the Village Engineer to look and
check into the operation of the Buffalo Utility Company' s sewage
treatment plant as to what their operation is as of now. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like the Board to begin
thinking about the possible elimination of the sewage treatment
plant and getting it tied into any other type of treatment because
of the odor that seems to emanate from it. Further discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
15. AMENDMENT TO WATER RATE ORDINANCE
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that he will have the proposed
amendment ready for the meeting on June 24th.
16. LAKE COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that he is waiting to received
Mr. Art Gaare' s opinion. Engineer Hooper stated that the Board
cannot enter into that contract until they have the bids on the
plant.
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17. BULGARELLI AGREEMENT
The President stated that it has been brought to the Board' s
attention that on the original parcel of land, of which Mr. Bularelli ' s
land is a part thereof, there was a covenant that there were to be
no gas pumps on the land or land adjoining the property. Attorney
Raysa stated that this matter should be discussed with Mr. Bulgarelli.
18. ORDINANCES RE APARTMENTS -- STENBORG PROPERTY
Attorney Raysa advised the Board that the ordinances on this property
are not as yet ready.
19. PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT -- GLEN GROVE
Trustee Huxhold stated that he would again ask that the Village
Board and Attorney go back over the Pre-Annexation Agreement for
Glen Grove as there are some provisions in there with a time limit
on them.
The President directed the Clerk to send a copy of that portion of
the pre-annexation agreement dealing with a five-year time limit
to each member of the Board in time for the next regular meeting on
June 24th.
20. LAND AT CORNER OF BUFFALO GROVE ROAD AND DUNDEE
Trustee Huxhold stated that it appears that land has been sold to
the Buffalo Grove Bank and the Bank will erect a building there
sometime in the future. Trustee Huxhold further stated that under
the pre-annexation agreement when the land was sold the Fi re i1epart-
ment should receive an additional $500.00 -- $500.00 was donated to
the Fire Department upon annexation.
The President stated that the Plan Commission should be informed of
this when the Buffalo Grove Bank requests re-zoning.
21. BIDS ON POLICE VEHICLE
The following bids were then opened for a new Police Squad car:
Gross Trade Net
Price -in Price
Yarnall-Todd (Chevy) $2629.48 $750.00 $1879.48
Poole (Ford) 2540.00 300.00 2240.00
Lattof (Chevy) 2475.00 400 .00 2075 .00
Trustee Wilhelm asked that the specifications for the vehicle be
read. Chief Smith stated that he would go get them at the Police
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Station.
The President stated that the bids would be held over until the
Chief got the specifications.
22. PERMITS FROM SANITARY WATER BOARD
President Thompson stated that permits have been received from
the Sanitary Water Board in regard to Strathmore Units 4, 5 and 6.
23. LETTER FROM THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Illinois
Municipal League is a point of information for the Board. The
letter is in regard to their increase in dues.
24. LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Department of
Public Works and Buildings is in regard to their maintenance policy
and is a point of information for the Board.
25. LETTER FROM LAKE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Lake County Fair
Association thanks the Board for their $30.00 donation for the
Sesquicentennial Program for July 4, 1968.
26. INVITATION FROM NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
President Thompson stated that an invitation has been received from
the Northwest Municipal Conference to attend a reception and program
at the offices of Foster and Kleiser, Outdoor Advertisers and the
President would very much like the Board to inform him as to how
many plan to attend.
27. RE-APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS FINNEGAN TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
President Thompson stated that the Chairman of the Plan Commission,
Mr. Edward Fabish, has recommended that the President re-appoint
Thomas Finnegan. President Thompson stated that with the concurrence
of the Board he would appoint Mr. THOMAS FINNEGAN to the Plan Commission
for a period of one year. Trustee Huxhold moved that the appointment
be confirmed. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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28. APPOINTMENTS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT
President Thompson stated that upon the recommendations of the
Police and Fire Commissioners and the Police Chief he would like to
appoint KENNETH BLANCHETTE, WILLIAM SPINELLE AND HENRY LAMBERT as
regular reserve Police Officers and would like Board concurrence in
their appointments. Trustee Lewis moved that the appointments be
confirmed. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
29. POLICE VEHICLE
President Thompson then read the specifications for the new Police
Vehicle. Trustee Lewis stated that it was originally felt by the
Traffic and Safety Committee that a Dodge would be the best buy, but
on investigation it was discovered that it was too late in the season
to purchase one. The Police Chief does not have a preference between
the Ford or Chevrolet and stated that either one would be satisfactory.
Discussion followed.
Trustee Lewis moved that the Board accept the bid from Yarnall-Todd
for a new squad car for a total cost of $1, 879.48 including trade-in.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would vote "No" on this proposal
inasmuch as he feels that it is necessary that the Village maintain
a Station Wagon to be used as an ambulance in emergency. Trustee
Wilhelm stated that one source of people are ready to respond to an
emergency immediately and that is the Police Department and that is
why he thinks the Wagon should be kept in service.
Trustee Gleeson stated that he has discussed the use of the Station
Wagon as an ambulance with both Fire Chief Winter and Police Chief
Smith and both ggntlemen state that the use of a Station Wagon as
an ambulance is not acceptable because there is not enough room to
provide care for a person in the back. Trustee Huxhold stated that
he doesn' t see the Police Department being in the ambulance business --
the Fire Department is better for handling this. Trustee Huxhold
also stated that perhaps the Civil Defense Department could work on
this problem. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Gleeson, President Thompson
NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Felten, Thorud
The motion carried.
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30. AMBULANCE SERVICE
Trustee Gleeson moved that the combined committees of Traffic and
Safety and Fire and Health take under discussion the feasibility of
providing ambulance service under the proper manner and report back
to the Board. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that this is not a discussion about providing
ambulance service or not, merely discussion ohs=the availab1 of a
vehicle on the road which can be used at the discretion of the Chief
of Police for treating accident cases. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Lewis, Gleeson, President Thompson
NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Felten, Thorud
The motion carried.
31. BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY
Attorney Raysa advised the board that representatives of the Buffalo
Utility Company would like to meet:with the Board. President Thompson
stated that he would like to see as many members of the Board as
possible, the Engineer and Attorney be present at such a meeting and
he feels that the Board should make themselves as available as possible.
The President directed the Attorney to set up an evening meeting.
32. LAWSUITS
Attorney Raysa then advised the Board as to the status of the
lawsuits.
33. WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES TO PARK AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
Engineer John Hooper advised the Board of the cost of providing
water and sewer facilities to both the Park and the new Municipal
Building -- this would be water and sewer from the Village ' s
water and sewer department. The cost would be about $4, 000 or
$5,000. Engineer Hooper also stated that the cost of finishing
Raupp Blvd. to Lake/Cook Road would be about $9, 000.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Village Engineer be directed to
draw plans and submit bids on sewer and water connections for the
new Municipal Building and the Park Building. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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34. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION -- JAYCEE ' S
Mr. Donald Ray of the Buffalo Grove Jaycee ' s was recognized by the
Board. Mr. Ray stated that the Jaycee ' s would like Board approval
to hold a Fourth of July Celebration.
Trustee Felten moved that the Buffalo Grove Jaycee' s be allowed
to hold a Fourth of July Celebration contingent upon their receiving
permission from Mr. Harold Schoephoester, the Park Commission Chairman,
and also contingent upon their having liability insurance. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
35. CAMBRIDGE STREETS AND SPEEDING THEREON.
A citizen from the Cambridge Subdivision was recognized by the
Board. He requested that the Police Department be directed to
check on the speeding on the streets in the Cambridge Subdivision.
Discussion followed.
36. INVITATION FROM THE REPUBLICAN CLUB
The President read an invitation received by the Board from the
Republican Club requesting their appearance at an affair to be
held on June 20th in the VFW Hall in Arlington Heights.
37. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the meeting be adjourned to June 17th.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village/Clerk
Approximately 10:33 P.M.
APPROVED THIS "YiDAY OF - {-' 1968.
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This page contains minutes of an executive
session held Monday, June 17, 1968 at the
Municipal Service Center, 150 Raupp Blvd. ,
Buffalo Grove, Illinois by the President
and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
These minutes are filed under Executive Sessions
and not available as they are off the record.
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