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1966-04-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes to 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, APRIL 21, 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting- was called to order at approximately 8:03 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: Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer, Engineer Hooper, Attorney Raysa ABSENT: President Farrington, Trustee Huxhold In the absence of the Village president and the Senior Trustee Huxhold, Trustee Weiskopf presided at the meeting. Fire and Health Committee had no formal report. Police and Traffic Committee Chairman stated they held a regular meeting at which time 2 new applicants were interviewed and a rather lengthy discussion was had regarding plans for a training program which will be submitted to the Board when they are complete. They will embrace the judicial as well as physical areas . Trustee Lewis stated that the Park will present their program after the budget has been submitted and looked over as to availability of funds . He stated the strike has hampered delivery of material to "fix-up" the ball diamonds. OLD BUSINESS Trustee Weiskopf then read the plan commission report (Doc. #66-06) regarding the golf course and surrounding multi-family area in Arlington Hills . Discussion followed regarding the number of multi- family units . Engineer Hooper stated there will be a maximum of 600 units . Trustee Marsh moved the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and grant approval of a special use for the golf course, apartment and townhouse area with a limitation of 600 units total. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer NAYS: Trustee Wilhelm 8&7 An Ordinance franchising Community Television Antenna was then discussed. Discussion was had as to whether this was feasible or not, Trustee Marsh stated he felt that the concept was un- desirable. Trustee Weiskopf stated he felt that having an Ordinance would help control the idea. Thereupon, Trustee l ) Lewis moved that Ordinance 0-66-4 be approved. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Wilhelm asked that the Food and Food Establishment Ordinance and the Business License Ordinance be deferred. Attorney Raysa then presented petitions for disannexation from the Wheeling Rural Park District. A majority of the land owners must sign the petition. Thereafter, affidavits will be attached and the petitioner will sign them. The petitions will then be filed with the Clerk of the Park District and will be on file for 30 days. Discussion followed regarding the sidewalks in Unit 6 as to whether they had been accepted or not. Engineer Hooper stated that if the Ordinance is strictly enforced the problems will not come up. He stated the builders are not escrowing funds which will permit the repair of those sidewalks damaged during construction of new buildings . Questioned as to whether the builders are complying, Building Commissioner Venetianer stated only one was . Thereupon Trustee Marsh moved the Board instruct the building commissioner not to issue permits to those builders who have not supplied letters of credit or escrow funds as required by ordinance. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The Clerk was instructed to inform the building commissioner formally. Trustee Palmer then questioned the status of the unfinished house being constructed by Raymond Rosene. Commissioner Venetianer l / stated he did not know the current status. It was stated that there is no garage door and there is a hole in the window pane which permits easy access to the inside. Trustee Marsh asked that the Building Commissioner and the Village Engineer as well as the Public Improvement Chairman make an inspection of the house and report back to permit the board to take action. Trustee Wilhelm stated he would rather see the owner cited under the nuisance ordinance daily, if necessary, until the problem is taken care of. 0617 86$ Building Commissioner Venetianer stated he consulted with Arlington Heights Building Commissioner and he recommended start of condemna- tion proceedings . Mr. Raysa stated he could strengthen the ordinance by providing for tearing down of buildings then we can go ahead with such proceedings . ( j Following further discussion, Trustee Marsh stated he would notify Mr . Rosene that if work is not commenced within 36 hours, he would be cited daily under the nuisance ordinance. Trustee Marsh then moved we establish the price of copies of the reprinted zoning ordinance at $4.00 a copy. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. An Ordinance amending the Building Code was then read. There- upon Trustee Wilhelm moved Ordinance-0-66-5 be approved. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Weiskopf then stated that there willbe a meeting of a Community Scholarship Fund Committee at Wheeling High School on Monday, April 25th at 8:00 P.M. They -have asked that a representative from the VillageBoard attend. Trustee Lewis volunteered to attend. Attorney Raysa stated that he had been to Isha.m, Lincoln and Beale with John Hooper regarding the sewer and water bond issue . He stated he would have everything ready by next Thursday, if the Board would adjourn to that date. Discussion followed regarding the use of plastic pipe permitted in the Plumbing Ordinance. Thereupon Trustee Wilhelm moved the words Plastic Pipe be stricken from the code wherever they appear. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the legality of such a motion since an Ordinance is needed to amend an existing ordinance . Trustee Marsh suggested it go back to the Building Commissioner for proper presentation to the Attorney. There- upon, Trustee Wilhelmwithdrew his motion and Trustee Marsh his second since it appeared vague as to what should be deleted and why. Trustee Marsh moved the proposal be tabled until the amendment is properly presented. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Palmer then thanked the Fire Department for their work in cleaning the sidewalk to the shopping center. 861 Trustee Wilhelm then asked the Board for an opinion as to whether money should be expended to light the intersection of State Road andDundee Road since he feels it is a dangerous intersection and many residents of the Village go that way. Discussion followed as to whether Village funds could be expended outside the Village limits . Mr. Raysa stated it was no problem as long as it lighted part of the Village. �J Trustee Marsh moved the Board approve the expenditure of $4.50 a month for the installation of a light on State and Dundee Roads . Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. George Krug then stated that a letter should be drafted to School District 214 explaining what the necessary requirements are for annexation to the Village and they would be willing to annex. The Clerk was instructed to ask the Village President to send said letter. There being further business, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned to April 28th at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Service Center. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Time: Approx. 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, '"t �: .,/,,,,./, Vil(La Clerk \ f/ Cl