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1966-05-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 877 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, MAY 19, 1966 AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. V In the absensce of President Farrington and Senior Trustee Huxhold, Trustee Weiskopf called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 P.M. All 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 ABSENT: President Farrington (arrived 9:00 P.M.) ; Trustee Huxhold Minutes of the previous meetings were not acted upon. Trustee Wilhelm reported on a meeting had with the Fire District in which it was agreed to put our Fire Department "on their own" provided four conditions are met: (1) Quarters are provided for the vehicles (2) Execute necessary papers to have the entire corporate limits part of the District (3) Secure the necessary insurance coverage (4) Police Department will be required to answer fire calls and provide ambulance service. He stated he will meet with the Police & Traffic Committee working out those details. A siren will have to be installed as well as telephone arrangements made. He stated, however, financial } details are not completely worked out and he does not wish to make any committments at this time. Trustee Marsh stated he has contacted the insurance company and requested coverage in the name of the District. Trustee Marsh then stated that the majority of the meeting of the Police & Traffic Committee was spent on reviewing ordinances. He stated at the present time, they will propose an ordinance amending the penalty clause in all ordinances unifying the amount. He stated the Committee also visited the defense tactics school 878 that the Police Department is undergoing at the present time. He stated they have had 5 sessions and are becoming very proficient. The balance of the training program will be presented to the Board when it is finalized. Trustee Marsh also reminded citizens that it is "Law Week" a time set aside to inspire cooperation between citizens and police departments. Trustee Weiskopf stated he has received a bid from the firm of Murphy, Lanier and Quinn of $550.00 to audit the books for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1966. This will be brought up under New Business. There were no other bids received for said audit, not solicited by other Trustees. The budget is notyet readyfor Board approval but Trustee g PP Weiskopf asked that the meeting be adjourned to a date certain, namely, next Thursday, at which time the budget would be complete. Marceline Mathis, Plan Commission representative, then submitted three written reports from the Plan Commission. The first concerned the rezoning of the 0&R District to B-1 (Doc. # 66-10) . Since the Board had already formally accepted the verbal report of the Plan Commission, no further action was required. However, the attorney was reminded to draw up the zoning amendment. The second report was regarding the approval of the revised preliminary plan of Cambridge Countryside (Doc. #66-11) . Since the revised preliminary plan was not available for viewing by the Board members, action was deferred. The third report concerned the approval of Unit 2 of the Cambridge Countryside Subdivision (Doc. #66-12) . Since the Board had formally accepted the verbal report of the Plan Commission, no further action was necessary. In the absence of President Farrington, Old Business was deferred until his arrival. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Weiskopf read a letter from the Federal Avaiation Agency informing the Village thatatower was to be erected near Buffalo Grove. It was determined from the description of the location that said tower was at Pal Waukee Airport and there were no formal objections from Board members. A letter from the Better Business Bureau was then read informing residents that there is a firm named American Roofing and Paving Supply Company soliciting to blacktop driveways. This firm 07 ' 879 is not a legitimate business and an article was attached explaining the plight of unaware customers. The letter asked that newspapers in the area be apprised of the situation. A letter from the Buffalo Grove Women's Club was then read asking that President Farrington proclaim Buffalo Grove Flag Week from June 12th to June 18th. This was deferred until the President arrived. President Farrington arrived and was present for the meeting. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington stated he wished to thank Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf and Marsh for their assistance at the meetings he was unable to attend. He stated apparently some items have come up which need definite clarification. Thereupon a discussion ensued regarding the non issuance of building permits to those builders who had not complied with the ordinance by submitting letters of credit, etc. , as required by the Ordinance. Kings Terrace Development Company is developing the improved portion of Unit 6. It was the attorney' s opinion that provisions of the ordinance regarding letters of escrow or credit would not be applicable to the improved portion of Unit 6 since that portion was approved prior to the passage of the Ordinance. He stated he would, however, force compliance for that portion that is unimproved. It was the general concensus of the Board that Kings Terrace be issued permits for that portion of Unit 6 which is partially improved. Trustee Marsh, the only objector, stated he felt it was encumbent upon the Board to notify the developer that he has "xV amount of time to complete the streets in accordance with the crdinance provisions . He stated the people have been in their homes and have been unable to get to them in bad weather. Several of the streets have become swimming pools when it rains and there is no guarantee of completion. Discussion then followed regarding the letter of credit submitted by Cambridge Countryside. Mr. Raysa stated that the letter was not executed under oath, there is not an accompanying detailed estimate as to the cost of installation of improvements so there is no way of knowing whether the amount set aside is sufficient. Also, there is no provision that stated the Village can draw upon 7 880 the sum, if the improvements are not installed. Engineer Hooper stated it covers only lots 15 through 71 and questioned what happened to the first 14 lots. It was determined that this was the model home area. Thereupon, Engineer Hooper stated he would check the estimated cost of improvements for Unit 1 which he did not have with him at this time. The Building Commissioner was instructed to write to Cambridge Countryside suggesting that they ask for an inspection on the improvements already in, at which time the Engineer would then deduct the cost of these improvements from the cost of the entire Unit 1 and the letter of credit would have to comply with the determined amount. The Commissioner was also to inform Cambridge Countryside, Richard J. Brown, Developer, that no permits would be issued until there is compliance. Mr. Hooper felt the $90,000 was not sufficient to cover the cost of improvements. Mr. Raysa suggested that a letter be sent to Prudential outlining the requirements of the ordinance and he was sure they would write a letter complying. He then stated he would draft a model letter which would comply with the ordinance and it can be sent to the builders to submit to their lending institutions. Discussion followed regarding the letter of credit from Arlington Hills. Said letter was not executed under oath, but was in the Attorney' s opinion a good letter since it provided that if the improvements are not installed to the Village' s code or if they are not installed at all, the Village has the right to draw on the amount of money set aside, to complete what is necessary. President Farrington next questioned the letter received from Lexington Greens. Engineer Hooper stated it did not comply with the Ordinance in his opinion. Trustee Marsh moved that the Building Commissioner be instructed to draft a letter to Lexington Greens notifying them that until such time as they comply with the provisions of the Ordinance by submitting a letter of credit or letter of escrow, no building permits will be issued nor will there be any occupancy permits issued and if such compliance is not done within 30 days, the Village will force stoppage of all construction. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Marsh, Wilhelm, Palmer NAYS : Trustees Weiskopf, Lewis Ray Rosene and Associates and J.L. Davero and Company are to receive letters from the Building Commissioner informing them to comply with the ordinance to insure completion of improvements . 881 NEW BUSINESS Trustee Weiskopf moved the Board authorize the firm of Murphy, Lanier & Quinn to perform the annual audit of Village fiscal year ending April 30, 1966. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion i } and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed the following as members of the Police Department, probationary officers to serve a six months probationary period: Frank Kind James R. Markette Gerald R. Reed TrusteeWeiskopf moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Thereupon, at the request of the Buffalo Grove Women' s Club and considering same to be a worthy proclamation, President Farrington proclaimed that the week of June 12th to June 18th be known as Buffalo Grove Flag Week. Trustee Weiskopf moved the proclamation be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then stated that the Board had met with the principles of the Buffalo Utility Company to once again discuss Village acquisition of the Utility Company. He stated hopefully within the near future, they will respond as to whether or not they are willing to have the Village purchase the Utility. There were no questions from the audience, However, there being further business, Trustee Weiskopf moved the meeting be adjourned to next Thursday, May 26, 1966, at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Service Center, 150 N. Raupp Blvd. , Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, /119 / Villa C1 k i /