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1966-12-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 983 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. V The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:20 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 Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis Trustee Palmer resigned. Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of December 1st be approved as submitted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Weiskopf then read Waterworks Warrant #4. Trustee Lewis moved that the Warrant #4 in the amount of $2, 975 .75 be approved for payment. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Wilhelm stated the new fire truck is in the area and the equipment is being put on. There have been three new day men added to the Department. Trustee Marsh stated the entire Police & Traffic meeting was spent discussing changes in the traffic ordinance as well as other ordinances concerning Police. ../ OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then read a letter from the Ranch Mart Merchants Association regarding the ditch on Buffalo Grove Road. They feel it is a definite safety hazard and re- quested the Board look into correcting it. Discussion C) 984 followed as to cost of putting in a culvert. Merely filling in the ditch would cause problems with drainage of Unit 7 . Trustee Wilhelm stated he would like to make a point clear that a covered sewer is the best answer but at the time the road was being discussed funds were not available so the drainage was worked out another way. Mr. Hooper stated at the time the drainage of the road was discussed, which was several years ago, one of the principal owners of the Ranch Mart was on the Board when the decision was made to leave the ditch. President Farrington stated that the Merchants would like an answer, and he would like direction as to what to say. Trustee Marsh stated it was extremely gratifying to note the concern of the merchants for public safety and stated that in his answer President Farrington should ask that their concern be extended to their own premises and they ask their landlord to establish a fire lane at the store entrances since this is becoming a hazard with people parking there. Engineer Hooper then stated that he has received and reviewed the revised plans for the construction of the lift station and forced main. They have been submitted in such a manner that he would recommend granting of the permit. Trustee Marsh questioned whether a special use permit was required on the lift station. Mr. Hooper stated it was. Mr. Hooper stated approval should be given on the basis that we are not approving their actions with respect to the violation of the zoning ordinance and building code. Further discussion followed while Trustee Marsh examined the purported bond the Utility submitted in compliance with the street and sidewalk ordinance. Trustee Marsh stated that it was not a bond but merely a Certificate of Insurance and did not comply with the ordinance. Mr. Rodeck stated that at the time he was applying for the bond the insurance company contacted Mr. Marsh as to the form required. Following further discussion Trustee Weiskopf moved that upon receipt of all the papers necessary to meet the requirements of the ordinance, the Building Commissioner issue the necessary permit. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS: Trustee Marsh 985 Mr. Raysa stated the Attorneys for the Utility have filed a Notice of Appeal in the Quo Warranto Case. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington stated there was a request for approval of certain improvements in the Arlington Hills Subdivision. A letter to the Federal Housing Authority was read stating that a temporary well and temporary oxidation pond were servicing portions of Arlington Hills Subdivision pending completion of the permanent water and sewerage facilities . Mr. John Hooper, Village Engineer, stated he recommends acceptance of the sanitary sewer and water lines and appurtenances for Lots 309 through 385, inclusive, in the Arlington Hills Subdivision. Thereupon, Trustee Weiskopf moved we accept the Engineer' s recommendations as stated and a letter be forwarded to FHA with said information. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unani- mously. Discussion then followed on a request of Mr. Davero for a letter to release certain funds that the lending insti- tution is holding in escrow for three lots on which he has constructed homes. It was questioned whether Mr. Davero should be held liable for the completion of the improvements which are the developer ' s responsibility. Thereupon, Trustee Huxhold moved that we approve Mr. Davero ' s request by submitting letters to the lending institution and the Chicago Title and Trust Company. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. President Farrington then asked who would sign the letter since he would not sign a letter stating improve- ments are in and accepted if they are not. Further dis- cussion followed and Trustee Weiskopf stated the exceptions should be noted in the letter. Roll was called on the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm NAYS: Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis 986 Trustee Weiskopf moved that the letter state the improve- ments for the 3 lots are in except for the final course of blacktop. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and the vote was as follows on roll call: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm NAYS: Trustees Marsh, Lewis A letter from the Buffalo Grove Women' s Club was then read regarding the bicycle safety program. It was referred to the Police and Traffic Committee for action. A second letter from the Buffalo Grove Women' s Club announced that they wish to sponsor a forum for the can- didates for the village offices. That letter was referred to the Park Commission for date coordination. Trustee Weiskopf then stated that perhaps for selfish reasons, he would like to propose a change in the meeting night of the Village Board. He stated in a quick survey, Wednesday seemed to be an agreeable day. Thereupon, he read a proposed ordinance changing the meeting nights to the First and Third Wednesdays. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Ordinance 0-66-27 be approved as submitted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS: Trustee Marsh President Farrington stated he noted a nay vote and won- dered why it was cast since this is a "historical change" in Village Government. Trustee Marsh stated that the third Wednesday of the month is his adjusters meeting and cannot be changed. Thereupon, Trustee Weiskopf moved to reconsider his motion. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Trustee Weiskopf moved to amend his motion to approve ordinance 0-66-27 by changing the meeting nights to the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and the 2nd Wednesday during June, July, August, and September. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with President Farrington also casting an AYE vote. 987 Discussion followed regarding the retention of an outside firm to make an appraisal of the Utility Company. However, the cooperation of the Utility would have to be gotten. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Mr. Raysa, Village Attorney, be authorized to contact Buffalo Utility and find out whether or not and to what extent they will allow a professional appraiser evaluate the Utility. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Marsh then stated he wished to ask for an increase in the retainer of the Village Prosecutor from $25.00 to $50 .00 per month. Thereupon, Trustee Marsh moved the Board authorize an increase from $25.00 to $50 .00 a month commencing January 1, 1967 . Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated that originally the Village Attorney did it for nothing and now we are paying $50 .00 . He stated at best we should be embarrassed. On roll call, the vote was unanimous. Trustee Huxhold then stated he would like to propose that the Board consider the appointment of Henry Cimaglio to the empty seat on the Board. He gave a brief summary of Mr. Cimaglio' s activities in the Village. President Farrington stated he would be contacted when the time for interviews came. A representative of the Medical Center then asked for permission to put in a septic system and their own well on the premises . He stated that closest point they are to the present utility is 800 ' south of Dundee Road and would be very costly to connect. He stated they would be willing to connect to the Village ' s system when it was at that point. The representative was told to submit plans and specifications for review to the Village Engineer. President Farrington then stated he wished to extend to the Village Board, the Village Clerk, the Village Attorney, 988 the Village Engineer, and the entire population of the Village a Happy Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year and on behalf of the Board members does likewise. There being no further business and no questions from the audience, Trustee Wilhelm moved and Trustee Marsh seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 1 Village Cler 7rc _�