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1968-07-08 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1335 7/8/68 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, JULY 8, 1968, IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD., BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order at 8:03 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and 1�� the following were found present: President Thompson; Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten Absent: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud (Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8:41 P.M.) 1. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report for June, 1968 was read by the Treasurer, Edward Dreher. There was a total of $210,997.54 in all funds at the end of the month. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 24TH Trustee Lewis moved that the minutes of June 24th be approved as published. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 3. POLICE REPORT The President stated that there was a total of 1,714 hours logged during the month of June, 1968 by the Police Department. Discussion of the Police Report followed. 4. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT The President stated that there was a total of 425 hours logged during the month of June, 1968 by the Fire Department. 5. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT (Doc. #68-31) The President stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals Report is in regard to a side yard variation requested by Henry Cimaglio. Mr. Greg Schmidt, Attorney for Mr. Cimaglio, presented himself before the Board. Mr. Schmidt gave the Board a letter requesting that the appeal be granted. President Thompson read a letter received from Edward Schwartz & Company, the builder in the case, in regard to a covenant they will put on the lot adjoining Mr. Cimaglio's lot. The President asked if the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Mr. Richard Witt, was in the audience. Mr. Witt was not present. The Clerk was directed to contact Mr. Witt and ask him to attend the meeting. The President stated that the Board action on the Zoning Board of Appeals Report would be held over until Mr. Witt's arrival. 6. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT (Doc. #68-32) The President stated that the Plan Commission Report relating to the proposed annexation of 155 acres located at the southeast corner of Dundee Road and 1336 7/8/68 Arlington Heights Road, along with a Minority Report attached to the Plan Commission Report will be held over to Old Business. 7. PARK COMMISSION REPORT The President stated that several items on the Park Commission report ask for Board action and these items will be considered under the heading of New ( / Business. Trustee Felten stated that Section 1, Paragraph D, should show 458 children enrolled in the summer program as of July 8th. 8. WARRANTS President Thompson stated that the Warrants would be held over until the arrival of Trustee Gleeson. OLD BUSINESS 9. BIDS FOR PARK BUILDING SEWER TIE-IN Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board authorize the advertising of bids to have the work completed to separate the Park Building sewer lines from the Buffalo Utility Company and connect them to the Sewer Department of the Village of Buffalo Grove with an estimatedprice of $500.00. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion on the water supply for the Park Building followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 10. ORDINANCE #0-68-26 President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-26, an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow the variations requested by Levitt and Sons which were approved at the meeting of June 24th. Trustee Lewis moved that Ordinance #0-68-26 be approved. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and uponroll call, it carried unanimously. 11. ANNEXATION OF STENBORG PROPERTY -- INTERCONTINENTAL APARTMENTS President Thompson stated that the Ordinances relating to the annexation of the Stenborg Property and special use zoning for the construction of apartments were tabled until such a time as the Board received the set of plans showing the proposed building foundations as had been requested from the Intercontinental Development Company. Mr. Borde, representing thepetitioners, had assured the Village Attorney that those plans would be received by tonight's meeting and they have not been received. The President recommended that the Board leave the annexation ordinance and the approval of the Planned Development, which is concurrent with the annexation, on the table until such a time as the plans have been received from the Intercontinental Development Corporation. The President stated that the filing fees have also not been received. 1337 7/8/68 12. BULGARELLI AGREEMENT Attorney Raysa stated that this agreement had been tabled for two reasons: one, the Board had requested a paragraph to be inserted in the agreement relative to the installation of a 21/2" pipe which would be connected to Mr. Bulgarelli's well to be used in the event of fire; two, that there was a covenant existing on the land which would deny Mr. Bulgarelli the right to install gas pumps. The President stated that a waiver of the covenant has now been received from the Chicago Title and Trust Company. The President then read the proposed agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Mr. Joseph Bulgarelli. Trustee Gleeson arrivedat 8:41 P.M. Trustee Lewis moved that the Board enter into the agreement with Mr. Joseph Bulgarelli. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Mr. Bulgarelli was present in the audience and stated that he is satisfied with the agreement as read. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Gleeson The motion carried. 13. WARRANT #137 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #137 in the amount of $12,928.35. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #137 be approved as read. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 14. WATERWORKS WARRANT #24 Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #24 in the amount of $2,693.28. Trustee Gleeson moved that Waterworks Warrant #24 be approved as read. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 15. MOTOR FUEL TAX WARRANT #21 L./ Trustee Gleeson read Motor Fuel Tax Warrant #21 in the amount of $3,341.00. Trustee Wilhelm moved that MFT Warrant #21 be approved asread. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 16. CONTRACT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT -- E. F. MUELLER President Thompson stated that the Attorney has prepared a contract with f E. F. Mueller to construct a Sewage Treatment Plant in Lake County. The Board Members received a copy of the contract to read. Discussion followed. 1338 7/8/68 Trustee Felten moved that the Village President be directed to enter into the contract for the Sewage Treatment Plant with E. F. Mueller. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and upon roll call, it carried unanimously. 17. GLEN GROVE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT President Thompson stated that discussion on the Glen Grove Pre-Annexation Agreement was to be brought up at this time. Attorney Raysa stated that the Board has until February 20, 1969 to exercise their option on certain parcels . of land mentioned in the agreement. President Thompson asked the Attorney what process the Board has to follow in order to get an extension of timeon the options. Attorney Raysa stated that the owners of the land would have to be contacted and that he would allow about six months to get that extension of time. President Thompson stated that discussion on this portion of the agreement would be tabled until the second meeting in September. Discussion followed. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he feels it would be worthwhile to get something started on these optionsand authorize an appraisal of the land involved. Trustee Wilhelm then moved that the Village Clerk be directed to notify the Real Estate Agency located in the corporate limits of the Village and see if they would have the necessary personnel to do such an appraisal. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Village Manager be directed to acquire the necessary information and dedications of public lands as are due the Village under the annexation agreement. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he would like to see a member of the Park Commission present a grading plan for the park area while the heavy equipment is in the Village. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the pre-annexation agreement for Glen Grove be tabled until the second meeting in September. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 18. RAUPP AGREEMENT President Thompson read an agreement between Paul H. and Elaine C. Raupp and the Village of Buffalo Grove relating to the construction of a well and septic system on Lot 8 of the Weidner Subdivision. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board enter into the agreement with Paul H. and Elaine C. Raupp. l ) Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 19. ANNEXATION OF 155 ACRES LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER DUNDEE ROAD AND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD President Thompson stated that the filing fees for the annexation of 155 acres located at the southeast corner of Dundeel :.oad and Arlington Heights Road and re-zoning thereof have not been received. The necessary plats have been received and a Public Hearing is scheduled for July 22, 1968 at 7 P.M. in relation to the annexation agreement. The President also stated 1339 7/8/68 that the Plan Commission Report (Doc. #68-32) and the Minority Report in relation to this piece of property should be carried over until after the completion of the Public Hearing. 20. WATER RATE ORDINANCE The President appointed the following to a committee to discuss the Water Rate Ordinance and report back to the Board: the Village Attorney, Village Manager, Village Engineer and Trustee Wilhelm. Discussion on the water rate ordinance followed. 21. LETTER FROM ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION The President stated that the letter from the Illinois Commerce Commission fixes the date of the coral arguments on the Buffalo Utility Company rate increase for July 11, 1968 at 10 A.M. 22. BUFFALO GROVE DAY CHAIRMAN President Thompson stated that Mr. Derek Palmer, Buffalo Grove Day Chairman, is moving out of the Village and will not be able to handle the Buffalo Grove Day parade and celebration this year. Under the circumstances, the President stated he would accept a resignation from Mr. Palmer with the concurrence of the Board. Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board concur in the President's acceptance of Mr. Palmer's resignation. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The President then stated that after hearing of Mr. Palmer's move he spoke to the Buffalo Grove Jaycee's to ask if they would help with other organizations in the Village to run Buffalo Grove Day affairs. The Jaycee's stated that they were having a meeting on Wednesday, July 10th and this matter Would be brought before the members. The President stated that time being of the essence, he would recommend that contingent upon the Buffalo Grove Jaycee's accepting the responsibility of the Buffalo Grove Day celebration that the Buffalo Grove Jaycee's or a representative appointed by them be so appointed by the President as Chairman of the Buffalo Grove Day Celebration and the President requested the concurrence of the Board. Trustee Felten moved that the Board concur in the President's recommendation. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Felten moved that a Buffalo Grove Day Fund be set aside for a maximum appropriation of $1,000.00. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. Li NEW BUSINESS 23. LETTER OF RESIGNATION -- ISAAC MOORE President Thompson read a letter of resignation from the Plan Commission from Mr. Isaac Moore which was dated June 27, 1968. The President stated that he would accept Mr. Moore's resignation with the concurrence of the Board and that he has written a letter to Mr. Moore commending him on his contributions to the Plan Commission. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board concur in the resignation of Mr. Moore and the President's letter. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1340 7/8/68 24. ROCKTON FINANCE SEMINAR President Thompson stated that all members of the Board had received a letter from the Illinois Department of Revenue inviting them to attend a finance seminar in Rockton, Illinois. Trustee Felten and the Village Manager have both indicated an interest in attending the seminar. Trustee Wilhelm moved that a sum not to exceed $100.00 be authorized for Trustee Felten and the Village Manager to attend the Rockton Seminar - these funds to be accounted for to the Board. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Felten The motion carried. 25. STREETS, RATS AND HILLS IN WHITE PINE AREA Attorney Raysa stated that he has received a list of the people living on those streets in the White Pine area which have not as yet been completed by the developer and that he would like to see some of the contracts that these people have entered into. Many residents from the White Pine area were in attendance at the Board meeting to find out what action can be taken to improve their living conditions. Much discussion followed. Trustee Felten moved that the Village Attorney be directed to inform the developer of the Kings Terrace area that within seven days the chuckholes should be fixed and the re-grading of the sub-base should be done in the affected area or the Village will proceed with this work and subsequently bill the developer. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Trustee Wilhelm recommended that the Village Attorney call them on Tuesday, June 9th, to inform them of the action anticipated. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. The President asked that as many contracts as possible be brought up to the Village Clerk's office where she will make copies of them to be sent to the Village Attorney. 26. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT -- CIMAGLIO (Doct. #68-31) President Thompson stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends that the application for variance on Lot 58 in the Arlington Addition to Buffalo Grove presented by Edward Schwartz & Company and Henry Cimaglio be denied. The President states* that a letter has been received from Edward Schwartz & Company stay` that on Lot 57, the adjoining lot, they will maintain a minimum southline setbackof eight feet, thereby creating a 12 foot distance between houses. Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were in the audience and President Thompson asked them if they had any knowledge of any kind of deal that Edward Schwartz and Company was willing to make on the adjacent lot. 1341 7/8/68 Mr. Witt, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, replied that they did not. Mr. Witt went on to say that it *as his opinion that that house proposed for that lot was too big for the lot and that it could be constructed differently on the lot. Discussion followed. Attorney Raysa suggested that the letter from Edward Schwartz and Company be couched in different language and include a legal description so that the covenant on Lot 57 could be recorded. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board allow the variation subject to the receipt of the letter from Edward Schwartz and Company containing the covenant for recording. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson NAYS: Trustee Felten The motion carried. The President stated that the variation is granted pending receipt of the covenant on Lot 57. • 27. ORDINANCE #0-68-27 -- AMENDING TRAFFIC ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE CERTAIN STOP SIGNS President Thompson read Ordinance #0-68-27, an ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance to include certain stop signs in the Cambridge Subdivision. Trustee Felten moved that Ordinance #0-68-27 be approved as read. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 28. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT ORDINANCE President Thompson stated that the Metropolitan Sanitary District Ordinance is in regard to permits within the combined sewer area and is a point of information for the Board. 29. FURNITURE FOR OFFICE OF VILLAGE MANAGER Trustee Gleeson moved the Board approved the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $250.00 for the purchase of a desk, chair and miscellaneous office supplies for the office of the Village Manager. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 30. PARK COMMISSION REPORT The Park Commission recommends to the Board that the builder of the Cambridge `. area be contacted in regard to the donation of land to establish a "Mini-Park". Trustee Lewis moved that the Board investigate the possibility of a "Mini-Park" in the Cambridge area as requested by the Park Commission. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. President Thompsonstated that he would appoint Trustees Lewis and Felten to contact the builder in the area. Washrooms in the Park Building -- the Park Commission recommends that the 1342 7/8/68 toilet plumbing in the washrooms be repaired and/or replaced and asks Board authorization for doing this work and also the funds. Much discussion on the condition of the washrooms followed. Trustee Gleeson moved that this matter be referred to the Village Manager for investigation, obtaining bids and getting the job done. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and upon roll call, it carried unanimously. Appointments to the Commission -- the Park Commission recommends that the following persons be appointed to the Park Commission: MRS. DARLENE TUFANO, MR. REGINALD PROKOF AND MR. RICHARD RICE. The President stated that with the concurrence of the Board he would so appoint the above mentioned people. Trustee Felten moved that the Board concur in the President's appointments to the Park Commission. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Lewis stated that he would like to compliment Mr. Schoephoester, Mr. Geati and the Park Commission on what appears to be a successful summer program. 31. LAKE COUNTY ZONING NOTICE Attorney Raysa stated that a notice has been received from Lake County relative to the zoning of a parcel of land in Lake County to Limited Industrial. The Attorney asked if this particular parcel of land is contiguous to the Village of Buffalo Grove and whether or not the Village should ask for a delay in decision on the zoning. The hearing will be held on July 15th in Half Day. Discussion followed. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Village Attorney appear at the hearing and ask for an extension of time until the Board would know how it would affect the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 32. LAWSUITS Attorney Raysa advised the Board as to the status of the two lawsuits involving Gregg Builders, Buffalo Utility Company and the Village of Buffalo Grove. The Attorney stated that an effort is being made between the Attorney for Gregg Builders and Buffalo Utility Company, the County Board and the Village of Buffalo Grove to effect a settlement in the lawsuits. Much dis- cussion followed. 33. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Wayne Winter gave a report on the Fire Department relative to their enlargement of protection area and also relative to the new truck now on order and funds available. 1343 7/8/68 34. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Gleeson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village C$'rk Approximately 11:52 P.M. APPROVED THIS OF14 , 1968 Village President • 111111111101 • •