1967-03-29 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1033
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE,
ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1967 , AT THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
COMBINED WITH A PUBLIC HEARING DULY ADVERTISED FOR IN THE MATTER
OF A PRE=ANNEXATION AGREEMENT CONCERNING 22 ACRES ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS AND DUNDEE ROADS.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:00 P,M. The
Clerk called the roll and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis
ABSENT: Trustee Marsh
RESIGNED: Trustee Palmer
Trustee Weiskopf moved we dispense with the usual formalities .
Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
President Farrington then read a proposed pre-annexation agreement.
Following the reading Mr . Howard Borde was recognized as the
Attorney for the Petitioners and further explained several sections
of the pre-annexation agreement. He stated Parcel "A" will be sold
to Levitt & Sons for their Model Home area. He further stated that
Humble Oil Company will build a service station eitherRanch or
Colonial Style, depending on hbw the remainder of the parcel
is developed.
At the suggestion of Mr . Hooper, Mr . Borde agreed to insert a
provisions in the agreement pertaining to allowing an increase of
25% in the present building permit fee schedule. It was further
agreed that the developer would pay connection fees for the municipal
utility. In addition, in paragraph 5 , the words "guide lines" will
be changed to limitations. It was also agreed to incorporate a
provision stating the developer would comply with and recognize up-
dating of the present building, electrical and plumbing codes.
Following further discussion, the developer agreed to pay to the
Village the sum of $75.00 per unit on the multi-family units as and
when building permits are issued.
There were no objections from the public present atthe hearing.
The Plan Commission report was considered (Doc. #67-01) and it was
noted that at their hearing, Mr. George Krug objected to the single
family units being next to the multi-family units .
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President Farrington then read an Ordinance approving the execution
of the pre-annexation agreement. Trustee Weiskopf moved that
Ordinance 0-67-13, an ordinance approving the execution of the
pre-annexation agreement be approved. Trustee Lewis seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis
President Farrington NAYS : None
Further, President Farrington read a proposed ordinance annexing
the 22 acres on the northwest corner of Arlington Heights and
Dundee Roads to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Weiskopf
moved Ordinance 0-67-14 be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
An ordinance amending the zoning ordinance was then read. Trustee
Huxhold moved that Ordinance 0-67-15 be approved. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The Plan Commission Report (Doc. #67-02) was then read concerning
the Levitt model home site. The Plan Commission recommended
acdeptance of the Plat entitled "Stratmore West" as the model
home area. Trustee Huxhold moved the Board approve the Plat
entitled "Stratmore West" subject to the approval of the engineering
by the Village Engineer, a letter stating the temporary sales
office will be removed and the area restored and deeded to the
Village. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Discussion followed regarding the question of permitting Levitt &
Sons to erect a temporary sales office. Attorney Raysa presented
Resolution R-67-6 permitting said construction. Trustee Huxhold
moved that Resolution R-67-6 be approved. Trustee Wilhelm seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
The Plan Commission report (Doc. #67-02) further recommended
approval of the final plat of Unit 5 of the Cambridge Subdivision
subject to 4 easements . Trustee Huxhold moved that Unit 5 of
Cambridge Countryside be approved subject to showing of 4 easements:
Between Lots 170-171 Between Lots 201-202
Between Lots 171-172 Between Lots A -149
Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion.
Mr. Raysa then stated that he would recommend the Board refuse to
accept the plat showing an easement to Buffalo Utility Company.
He stated in view of the attitude of the Utility Company he would
not favor granting a specific easement to the Utility Company.
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Discussion followed and Mr. Brown objected strenuously to the
recommendation. He stated since his attorney was not present,
he could not judge the legal implications nor could he make a
statement one way or another. He stated he could not understand
why an objection was raised at this late date.
President Farrington stated that in view of the attorney' s
forceful statement, the Board would be unwise not to heed his
advice until an explanation or agreement could be worked out.
Mr. Raysa stated that he would call Mr . Levin, Mr. Brown' s
Attorney, in the morning to discuss the situation.
Trustee Huxhold withdrew his motion and Trustee Wilhelm his second.
It was agreed to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, April 4th, to
clear up the situation.
Trustee Wilhelm moved the board authorize the advertisement
for bids for the construction of a pumping station, separate bids
to be taken on excavation, concrete, masonry, carpentry, plumbing
and electrical work. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission Chairman, the
following were appointed to another year term as members of
the Plan Commission by President Farrington:
ISAAC MOORE
NORMAN KORTUS
MARCELINE MATHIS
Trustee Wilhelm moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Fire & Health Committee the following
were appointed members of the Volunteer Fire Department, having
served their 6 months probationary period:
DONALD DIERKS
ROBERT DEAU
JAMES HOPKINS
WILLIAM DOERING
Trustee Wilhelm moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, the
following were removed from Probation and appointed Regular
Reserve Patrolmen by President Farrington:
RONALD MOORE
RONALD GOZDECKI
STANLEY GOZDECKI
l , JAMES MCDONALD
�•/ Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Further, President Farrington appointed
ROY BUSTER
to serve a six month' s probationary period on the Police Department
at the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee.
Trustee Lewis moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
President Farrington then stated that the Entire Village Board
and the entire police department is in favor of the Police and
Fire Commission and in favor of the Police Pension Fund which
will appear on ballots on the 18th of April. There is no money
involved as far as the taxpayers are concerned. He urged that
the press inform the public that the village board is requesting
endorsement from the entire village on these two issues .
The Zoning Map has been updated and copies are available to the
interested public in the Village Clerk' s Office.
President Farrington then stated he was thoroughly pleased to
announce that on April llth, the Buffalo Grove Volunteer Fire
Department will be completely operational within the Village
and will answer calls directly.
There being no questions from the audience, but there being futther
business to come before the Board, Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting
be adjounred to April 4th at 8:00 P.M. Trustee Lewis seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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