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1966-02-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 841 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, FEBRUARY 17 , 1966 AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N.RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:00 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, Lewis, Palmer Absent: Trustee Wilhelm Fire and Health Committee had no report other than an appointment for New Business. Police & Traffic Committee had no report, Chairman stated there was not a quorum present at their regular meeting. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then stated he had asked Mr. Richard J. Brown, developer of Cambridge Countryside to attend the meeting in view of all the newspaper articles and misunder- standings cropping up concerning the annexation and develop- ment of the area and the drainage problem which exits . He stated it seems most difficult to convince anyone that water must flow downhill and there are several ways of accomplishing this . He stated a meeting was held with the Board of Wheeling at which time ie was stated that the Engineers of both Villages would meet with Mr. Brown' s engineer to try and find a solution to the problem. John Hooper stated that when he contacted Wheeling' s Engineer he told him he was instructed by the Wheeling Board of Trustees not to meet with them. President Farrington stated it seems a-hostile impasse has been reached and decisions are being based on emotion. li Mr. Brown stated that the petition signed by the homeowners in Wheeling is not based on facts, since they do not know the facts . As the area is laid out, it does not change the natured flow of the water. He stated the storm sewer that would furnish his first and second units is large enough for him to hook into, if permission were granted. It flows into 434L/ 842 Buffalo Creek and is a 48" sewer at that point. He stated when he built Westbrook Farms, he was required to put in a storm sewer which would also service the area which is now Cambridge, so he knows it is large enough. He stated he was told that had he annexed to Wheeling there would have been no problem to hooking up. He stated he would take care of Units 1, 2, 3 and there would be plenty time to study and analyze the remainder of the units more rationally. President Farington then questioned the Attorney regarding v liability if the water is allowed to flow on the surface. Mr. Raysa stated that as long as the water is carried off in a natural flowage there is no liability. Mr. Brown stated that in his opinion the Village of Buffalo Grove has done everything it can to discuss the problem with Wheeling and since they do not want their engineer to meet with Mr. Hooper and his engineer there is nothing further than can be done, but he stated he will proceed with his building program as scheduled. He stated they will proceed on the basis of surface flow with the alternative of hooking into the storm sewers if permitted at a later date. Trustee Palmer suggested that the Officials of Wheeling be contacted one more time to discuss the problem. President Farrington stated he should draft a letter if he so desires to arrange a meeting. Trustee Weiskopf then stated that the Finance Committee recommends waiting with a special census since they are allowable only once every three years and the committee feels the major growth will be within the next year. He also stated he had checked out the taxation - ways of revenue acquisition and stated there is a State Equalization Factor of .793 percent which he did not take into consideration when he figured amount of money and also there is a slight amount of uncollectable tax that should be taken into consideration. II _ y establishing a park district, approximately $8,000 could be realized for Village general fund, $12,000 could be realized for a special police tax and subtracting the equalization factor and the uncollectable tax, approximately $15 , 500 of the possible $20,000 would be available in approximately 1967 . Trustee Palmer stated he thought the establishing of a park district should be started as soon as possible. 843 Trustee Marsh moved the Board direct the Village Attorney to take the necessary steps toward disannexing from the Wheeling Rural Park District. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. George Krug, Plan Commission Chairman, then reported on the hearing held regarding the changes in the fees of the Zoning Ordinance . He stated the Commission recommends that the changes be adopted as presented. President Farrington then read a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance as amended. Trustee Weiskopf moved Ordinance 0-66-3 be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion Trustee Marsh moved that the places where the Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan Commission was called out to determine fee waiver be changed to read Village Board of Trustees . Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Palmer NAYS: Trustees Weiskopf, Lewis Thereupon roll was called on the original motion to adopt the Ordinance. The vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Palmer NAYS: Trustee Lewis Trustee Palmer then stated that the Board of Local Improvements had met regarding the extension of Raupp North. He stated the recommendation from the Board of Local Improvements is that the raod be extended by Special Assessment. The public hearing before the Board will be held on February 24th at the Municipal Service Center, 150 N. Raupp Blvd. , at 8:00 P.M. Notices will be sent to the property owners . Engineer Hooper then asked that consideration be given to having the old Zoning Ordinance reprinted or the new zoning ordinance passed and printed since there are many requests l ; for copies and there are none available. �•/ NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then read a letter from Mr. Richard J. Brown (Doc. # 66-02) requesting a variation for several small signs on the east portion of the property along Dundee Road. Trustee Huxhold moved the variation be granted and the signs be considered as one for the purpose of fee payment as requested. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. "140 844 President Farrington then read a letter from the Buffalo Grove Women' s Club requesting permission to solicit for their dance with a loud speaker. Trustee Marsh moved the requirements for soliciting as provided by Ordinance be waived. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The Village Clerk was directed to so notify the President of the Club. Upon the recommendation of the Fire and Health Committee, President Farrington appointed Norman Schwinn of the Fire Department to the rank of Lieutenant. Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. An acknowledgment letter was read from the Foundation of Freedom and Democracy in Community Life. A letter from WMAQ-AM/RM was then read requesting information on solicitor and peddler ordinances within the Village. The letter was given to the Attorney for reply. A letter was then read from Moser and Compere, Attorneys on behalf of CATV. Discussion followed regarding the franchising and ordinances therefor. The Village Attorney is to draft a proposed ordinance for the Board' s perusal. Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Plan Commission, President Farrington appointed Marceline Mathis to the Plan Commission for a one year term, stating that she has been in attendance at meetings . Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. There being further business , Trustee Marsh moved the meeting adjourn to Thursday, February 24th at the conslusion of the Board of Local Improvements Hearing or approximately 8: 30 P.M. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. � l ) Respectfully submitted, Vi lag Clerk