1968-06-24 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1324
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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 24, 1968, IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD.,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8:15 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 8:40 P.M.)
Trustee Felten moved that the Board dispense with the regular order of business
and go into Executive Session to discuss employment. Trustee Thorud seconded
the motion and upon roll call, it carried unanimously.
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The Board came back to the regular meeting at 9:00 P.M.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 10TH
Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of June 10th be approved as published.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with Trustee
Huxhold abstaining.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 17TH
Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of June 17th be approved as published.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with Trustee
Huxhold abstaining.
3. WARRANT #136
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #136 in the amount of $9,731.07. Trustee Gleeson
moved that Warrant #136 be approved as read. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion.
Discussion followed. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
4. WATERWORKS WARRANT #23
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #23 in the amount of $6,325.98. Trustee
Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #23 be approved as read. Trustee Wilhelm
seconded the motion. Discussion followed. A roll call vote was taken and the
motion carried unanimously.
5. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT (Doc. #68=28)
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission report will be handled under
old business.
6. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT (Doc. #68-29)
President Thompson stated that the report from the Zoning Board of Appeals would
be handled under old business.
OLD BUSINESS
7. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT -- APPEAL #3-68 LEVITT & SONS (Doc. #68-29)
President Thompson stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends that the
Board grant approval for a 41 foot variation in the side yard requirements for
Lot 282 belonging to Levitt & Sons. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board grant
approval for the variation. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll
call, the motion carried unanimously.
8. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT -- APPEAL #4-68 LEVITT & SONS (Doc. #68-29)
President Thompson stated that the Zoning Board of appeals recommends that the
Board grant approval for a one foot variation in the side yard requirements for
Lot 292 belonging to Levitt & Sons. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board grant
approval for the variation. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll
call, the motion carried unanimously.
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9. ORDINANCES TO APPROVE THE VARIATIONS RE APPEALS #3-68 and 4-68
Trustee Felten moved that the Village Attorney be directed to draw up the
necessary ordinances for Appeals #3-68 and #4-68 which have been approved.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
10. ORDINANCE #0-68-24 -- APARTMENTS ST. MARY'S AND BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-24 which is an ordinance approving
a special use-planned development for the Apartments to be located at St.
Mary's and Buffalo Grove Road. The President asked Mr. Edward Fabish, Plan
Commission Chairman, if he had Exhibit "B" in his possession which should become
a part of this Ordinance.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Ordinance #0-68-24 be removed from table. Trustee
Thorud seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Fabish stated that he would get Exhibit "B" and return to the meeting with
it.
Trustee Felten moved to table the Ordinance until the return of Edward Fabish.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Further discussion ensued.
Mr. Edward Fabish returned to the meeting with Exhibit "B". Trustee Gleeson then
moved to remove Ordinance #0-68-24 from table. Trustee Felten seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. Trustee Lewis moved that Ordinance #0-68-24 be
adopted. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion.
Discussion on the water and sewer lines to the property followed.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Huxhold
The motion carried.
11. ORDINANCE #0-68-25 -- APARTMENTS ON STENBORG PROPERTY
President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-25 which is an ordinance approving a
planned development which will be constructed on the property commonly known
as the Stenborg Nurseries. President Thompson then read excerpts of minutes
from a meeting in which these apartments were discussed. The President stated
that the Board will need a set of plans marked as Exhibit "B".
Trustee Gleeson moved to table Ordinance #0-68-25 until Exhibit "B" is received
from the petitioners. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call,
it carried unanimously.
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12. TABULATION OF BIDS ON LAKE COUNTY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board enter into a contract with E. F. Mueller
Contractor for the construction of a sewage treatment plant in Lake County in
the amount of $293,879.00. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
the motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Gleeson moved that the Village Attorney be directed to draw up a
contract with E. F. Mueller Contractor with any contingencies necessary. Trustee
Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
�./ President Thompson stated that E. F. Mueller had picked up their bid check in
the amount of $30,000.00 and had delivered a bid bond in the same amount of money.
Trustee Wilhelm directed the Clerk to return the bid bonds to the other bidding
contractors. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
13. LETTERS FROM THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT (t) 2. < rY s.,)
President Thompson read two letters received from the Metropolitan Sanitary Dis-
trict in regard to a Show Cause Hearing which will now be held on July 9, 1968.
President Thompson read a letter received from Mr. ArthurSachs, Attorney for the
Buffalo Utility Company in regard to a permit needed for a chlorination tank for
their sewage treatment plant.
Attorney Raysa stated that Mr. Earl Knight of the Metropolitan Sanitary District
had called him and ask` hat the necessary signatures be affixed to the permit for
the chlorination tank.
President Thompson stated that he feels the public should beappraised of the
Board's action. He went on to say that in order for something to be done about
the sewage treatment plant, Mr. Vinton Bacon of the Metropolitan Sanitary District
was contacted in June and it was the Board's understanding at that time that were
the Village to re-annex into the District, the District would have the plant re-
moved and the sewage would be directed into the Metropolitan Sanitary District's
Interceptor Sewer. The President stated that the Board is now faced with a
situation where the Buffalo Utility Company is asking for permits to enlarge the
plant and that this would appear contrary to what the Board would like. Under
the circumstances, the President stated he would like the Board to write a letter
to the Attorney for the Buffalo Utility Company stating in essence, that until
discussion is held with Mr. Bacon and an agreement is reached, this Board will not
approve any expansion to the plant.
The President asked the Village Attorney to contact Mr. Knight and ask for a
letter to substantiate his request to us before we sign the permit for the
chlorination tank. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Village Attorney be so
directed. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the sewer lines in the Arlington Addition to Buffalo
Grove. President Thompson stated that the Board has tried to cooperate with
the Metropolitan Sanitary District but that having only verbal statements
nothing further canbe done. President Thompson stated that coupledwith our
letter we should ask Mr. Knight for clarification of his statements.
President Thompson stated that he wanted this matter to be brought before the
public for their information that these things are pending.
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Discussion followed on the Show Cause Hearing to be held on July 9, 1968. The
President urged the public to attend this meeting if at all possible.
14. RESOLUTION #R-68-8 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX
President Thompson read Resolution #R-68-8 which is a Motor Fuel Tax resolution
in the amount of $3,501.75 calling for maintenance on non=arterial streets in
the Village. Trustee Huxhold moved that Resolution #R-68-8 be approved. Trustee
Thorud seconded the motion. Engineer Hooper stated that this is to cover snow
plowing and tree trimming.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
15 . RESOLUTION #R-68=9 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX
President Thompson read Resolution #R-68-9 which is a Motor Fuel Tax resolution
in the amount of $4,722.50 calling for maintenance on arterial streets in the
Village. Trustee Gleeson moved that Resolution #R-68-9 be approved. Trustee
Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION #R-68-10 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX
President Thompson read Resolution #R-68-10 which is a Motor Fuel Tax resolution
covering the final amount due on the Raupp Blvd. Bridge #2 CS. Trustee Wilhelm
moved that Resolution #R-68-10 be approved. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion
and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
17. LETTER FROM GROSSHANDLER & COMPERE
President Thompson stated that the letter from Grosshandler & Compere is for
the Board's information.
18. LETTER FROM METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT RE FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District
is informing the Board that they have accepted the Flood Plain Ordinance recently
passed by the Board.
19. PROGRESS REPORT -- DISASTER NURSING ACTIVITIES
President Thompson stated that the Progress Report on the Disaster Nursing
Activities is for the Board's information.
20. LETTER FROM METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Metropolitan . 'anitary District
is in regard to a hearing to be held on disposal methods.
21. GLEN GROVE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
President Thompson stated that the Glen Grove Pre-Annexation Agreement calls for
the Raupp Memorial Building and also for the purchase of 27 acres of land and these
things have to be accepted within the five years from the date of the signing of
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of the agreement which is up in January of 1969.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that due to the lateness of the hour, he would move that
discussion on this portion of the agreement be tabled. Trustee Lewis seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
The President directed the Clerk to put this matter on the agenda for the next
regular meeting.
22. MEETING WITH BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY
Trustee Felten asked the Attorney what progress had been made as to getting a
date for a meeting between the Buffalo Utility Company and the Village Board.
Attorney Raysa stated that Mr. Sachs, Attorney for the Utility Company, stated
that he would contact the principals of the Utility Company and inform Mr. Raysa
of a date for such a meeting.
22. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE
Trustee Felten stated that President Thompson had appointed a committee to study
the Comprehensive Plan and that a Chairman of the committee had not been appointed.
President Thompson stated that he had thought the committee would appoint their
own chairman but under the circumstances, he would appoint Trustee Felten as
chairman.
NEW BUSINESS
23. LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Department of Public Works
and Buildings in reference to use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Off Street Parking
is for the Board's information.
24. LETTER FROM VILLAGE OF WHEELING ATTACHED TO HARZA ENGINEERING REPORT
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Village of Wheeling attached
to the Harza Engineering Report is for the Board's information and that the
Village of Wheeling is requesting a joint meeting in the future.
25. NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
The President stated that the Northwest Municipal Conference has invited all
members of the Board and their wives to attend a program at Foster & Kleiser
Outdoor Advertising this Wednesday evening and that he would like a list of all
those who plan to attend this program.
26. BELLS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
President Thompson stated that once again the Governor of Illinois has proclaimed
July 4th to be "Bells on Independence Day". The President directed the Clerk to
send a copy of the letter received in regard to this matter to St. Mary'sChurch
which is the only place in the Village having Bells.
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27. LETTER FROM THE BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Buffalo Utility Company has
to do with a question which has been brought up to the Board, which is the dis-
connection of their sewer at the Park Building. Trustee Wilhelm stated that
the Buffalo Utility Company has already been notified by letter that the Board
is in the process of letting bids for such disconnection. He also stated that
the Sanitary Water Board has not been notified and hewould, therefore, request
that the Clerk send a copy of the letter written to the Buffalo Utility Company
to the Sanitary Water Board.
28. PETITION OF ANNEXATION RECEIVED FROM A. HOWARD BORDE
President Thompson read the letter and petition of annexation received from
A. Howard Borde which is in regard to land commonly known as the Happ Property
and the dbrnfeldt property. Trustee Felten moved that the Village Attorney
be directed to draw up the necessary ordinances to annex this piece of property.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call,the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Htxhold, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
NAYS: Trustee Wilhelm
The motion carried.
The President directed the Village Attorney to inform Mr. Borde-that he shohld
submit all the necessary plats, etc.
29. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT -- VARIATION CHANGE (Doc. #68-28)
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission recommends that there be
no change in the Zoning Ordinance to allow more than 33 1/3variation on front,
side or rear yard setbacks. Trustee Felten moved that the Board accept and
approve the recommendation of the Plan Commission with reference to the
Variation Change. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and upon roll call, the
motion carried unanimously.
30. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT -- FRIEDMAN RE-ZONING (Doc. #68-28)
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission recommends that re-zoning
on 35 +.acres located at the northeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and
Route 83 be denied on the grounds that no land has been set aside for public
use. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board uphold the recommendation of the
Plan Commission and request that Mr. Friedman submit a revised plat in reference
to the 35 acres. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call, the
motion carried unanimously.
President Thompson stated that the request for re-zoning on the 35 acre tract
is denied.
31. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT -- FRIEDMAN RE-ZONING (Doc. #68-28)
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission recommends that Mr. Friedman's
petition of re-zoning of 93 acres located at the southeast corner of Arlington
Heights Road and Route 83 be approved. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board
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approve the Plan Commission's recommendations on the re-zoning of the 93 acres.
Trustee Felten seconded the motion.
President Thompson stated that in reference to the 64 apartments units planned
he would like to make his position clear. He stated that he has been covered
with the stigma of being the multi-family backer and that he does not agree with
the position of multi-family for the sake of multi-family. Hd stated that he
believes in a good planned development with a high tax base to help augment the
school districts. However, he stated, he does not believe that a small shopping
center has to be ringed with apartments and that in this particular case he
doesn't see where anything would be accomplished except that it would increase
the density.
Discussion followed on how the houses in this section would face on Arlington
Heights Road.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten
NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Gleeson, Thorud, President Thompson
The motion did not carry.
32. LETTER FROM WAYNE WINTER, FIRE MARSHALL VILLAGE OF BUFFALOGROVE
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he has received a letter from Wayne Winter, the
Fire Marshall of Buffalo Grove regarding the proposed installation of a fire
hydrant closer to Alcott School. Trustee Wilhelm stated that relative to this,
he would move that the Board instruct the Clerk to send a letter requesting the
Buffalo Utility Company to install said hydrant and enclose a copy of the letter
received from Wayne Winter; and to send a letter to the Illinois Commerce
Commission in regard to this matter. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion.
A vote was takenand the motion carried unanimously.
33. DEMAND FOR PAYMENT FROM COLLECTION AGENCY RE BUFFALO GROVE DAY MISHAP
Trustee Felten stated that he has a demand for payment received from a Collection
Agency relative to an injury sustained on Buffalo Grove Day about four years ago.
Discussion on whether or not the Village is liable for such payment followed.
Trustee Thorud moved that the Village Attorney be directed to write a letter
to the Collection Agency to find out what basis they have to find the Village
liable for this injury. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
34. APPARENTLY ABANDONED VEHICLES IN VILLAGE
Trustee Felten moved that the Chief of Police establish the ownership of a paint
trailer at Hawthorn and Patton and have it removed; also, to establish the owner-
ship of a Plymouth parked near Alcott School to have it removed. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
35. FIRE TRUCK
Chief Wayne Winter of the Fire Department announced that a new fire truck has been
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ordered for delivery late in April, 1969.
36. MEETING ON MUNICIPAL BUILDING
President Thompson stated that a meeting would be held Tuesday, July 25th to
discuss the municipal building.
37. VOTER REGISTRATION
President Thompson announced that voter regiktrations will be taken in the Clerk's
office during normal business hours from now until September 16, 1968.
38. PAVING OF STREETS, WHITE PINE, ELMWOOD, SYCAMORE AREA
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to see the streets in the White Pine,
Elmwood, Sycamore area paved as soon as possible but that he is at a loss asto
what to do next. Attorney Raysa requested the names of the developers and
builders in the area in question and stated that he would look into the matter.
The streets have never been accepted by the Village.
39. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Gleeson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 11:00 P.M.
APPROVED THIS % DAY OF , 1968
V,_jaiie President