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1966-08-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 912 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, AUGUST 4, 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:40 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer ABSENT: Trustees Weiskopf (Arrived 9:10 p.m.) Wilhelm Trustee Palmer moved that the minutes of 6/9, 6/30, 7/7, and 7/28 be approved as submitted. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. On roll call the motion was carried with Trustee Marsh abstaining as to the minutes of 7/28. In the absence of Trustee Weiskopf, President Farrington read Warrant #103 , Trustee Marsh moved Warrant #103 in the amount of $7, 260.09 be approved for payment. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. In the absence of the Treasurer, President Farrington read the Treasurer ' s report. Receipts for the month of July totaled $11, 305 .05, cash in bank as of July 31, 1966, was $24, 672 .99. MFT allotment accumulated is $83,497 .65 . Chief Arlie L. Page then gave the Police Department report. There were 115 complaints handled that required a written report. The department attended 2 Lake County Family Court sessions and two Circuit Court sessions, one in District #2 and the other in District #3 . Wayne Winter, Fire Chief, then gave his report. Total hours worked were 416 consisting of meetings, training, and 4 calls. Chief Winter thanked everyone for attending Frontier Days and making it a success. 913 Trustee Huxhold then stated that the siren has been installed and the Committee will make a decision as to whether it should be sounded at 12 noon or 6 p.m. Jeremy Brown stated that the registered attendance at the Park Program is poor this year. He stated volunteers from the Church are in the process of repainting the park building. Li Public Improvement Chairman Trustee Palmer stated that he has ordered lights at Dundee and Golf View and Arlington Heights Road North and Dundee Road. He also stated he would like to have the bridge replanked since it can no longer be repaired by just nailing the planks down. Trustee Marsh moved the board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $400.00 for redecking the bridge. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. John Hooper stated that Milburn will repair the approach as soon as possible. He also stated that the County Board will let the contract for Buffalo Grove Road at the meeting next week. George Krug, Plan Commission Chairman, then stated he is submitting a written report of their recommendation of last week regarding zoning of the Brown property, He also stated that they are reviewing the apartment area in Unit 7 and have referred it to their various sub-committees for review. He stated they will have a report for the meeting in Sept- ember. He stated the sub-division Ordinance is at the printers for presentation to the Board in September. This is only a draft of their recommendations. He stated they will now begin work on the Master Plan. He also stated that the Code Committee of the Metropolitan Home Builders will review the Zoning Ordinance, revised. He stated they have indicated an interest in the type zoning it encompasses, namely, cluster developments. He stated that perhaps a report will be ready for the September meeting from that organization. Mr. Krug requested re-appointment of Ray Burbey to the Plan Commission. He stated Mr. DuSold' s commission expires but he does not wish to be re-appointed since he is moving out-of-town. Mr. Krug indicated that the Com- mission is short two members. Trustee Weiskopf arrived and was present for the meeting. 914 OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then read the Plan Commission' s written recommendation regarding the granting of the Zoning to the Brown property and granting of a Special Use as requested for which a public hearing was held on July 28th, after due notice by publication. They recommended grant of zoning from R-1 to R-5 and R-7, as well as grant of the special use. President Farrington then read an amendment to the annexation agreement entered into on October 7 , 1965, with Richard J. Brown. He further read an Ordinance authorizing the execution of the amendment to the agree- ment. Subsequently, President Farrington read a proposed Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance as well as a Special Use Ordinance. Thereupon, Trustee Huxhold moved that Ordinance 0-66-17 being an ordinance authorizing the execution of an n amendment to the Annexation Ordinance be approved. 4- ra- u 4LZ Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer NAYS: None Trustee Weiskopf moved that Ordinance 0-66-18 being an Ordinance establishing zoning districts be approved as read. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer NAYS: None lni Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance 0-66-19 being an Ordinance granting a Special Use be approved as submitted. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer NAYS: None 915 Discussion followed on the area of the Village zoned B-3 for which a Medical Center is currently proposed. Mr. Venetianer stated that B-3 zoning requires that plans be submitted within 24 months of the granted zoning. He stated this time has elapsed and he has been presented with plans for a Medical Center within the B-3 zoning. He requested that the Board grant a special permit to allow this. Attorney Raysa stated that the Board may waive the requirement. Trustee Weiskopf moved the require- ment be waived. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then stated that we have received a letter from the Highway Department stating that they will start construction on Buffalo Grove Road the first part of August. John Hooper stated he talked to the prime contractor for the County and they plan to have their equipment here next week. NEW BUSINESS John Hooper then stated that he had received a letter from the Village Clerk of Wheeling asking him to attend a meeting with Mr. Vinton W. Bacon of the Metropolitan Sanitary District and representatives of Wheeling Park District and Village of Wheeling on August 12, 1966, at 1:30 p.m. He stated he assumed he would be representing the Village and would like direction. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the use of Heritage Park as a retention basin and also the drainage problem. President Farrington stated the Village of Buffalo Grove has not been invited to attend for whatever reasons might prevail. Trustee Weiskopf suggested Mr. Hooper attend as an observer and submit a report as to what took place. At the request of the Plan Commission Chairman, President Farrington re-appointed RAY BURBEY as member of the Com- mission for one year. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed, seconded by Trustee Weiskopf and unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf stated that due to his late arrival he missed the first portion of the meeting but would like 7/5 916 at this time to have another Warrant approved. He stated that we will have a Combined Water and Sewer Fund from which expenditures will be made. He stated Mr. Hooper has submitted bills for 75% of those portions of the water- works system now being completed. He stated since we are not meeting for another month, he would like approval at this time so that when the funds are available, the pay-out can be made. Thereupon Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #1 of the Combined Water and Sewer Fund consisting of: Engineering Fee for Well and Well Pump - $4, 312. 50 Engineering Fee for Offsite Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station - $10, 638.75 or a total of $14, 951. 25 payable to John D. Hooper. John Hooper stated that it is 75% of those portions now under permit. Thereupon Trustee Weiskopf moved Warrant #1 be approved. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf then stated that he would request the Board move to executive session to discuss further figures received regarding the Purchase of Buffalo Utility Company. Trustee Marsh moved the Board adjourn to executive session. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. Thereupon the maker of the motion and the seconder withdrew their motion and second respectively. Upon the recommendation of the Health and Welfare Committee, President Farrington made the following appointments: Lieutenant Robert Krause to Assistant Chief Fireman Ronald Olson to Lieutenant Fireman George Moore to Engineer Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointments be confirmed, seconded by Trustee Huxhold and unanimously carried. Engineer Hooper stated that the motion made with reference to the B-3 zoning should extend the time not to exceed 12 months, in order to conform to the ordinance. Trustee Marsh moved the time required by ordinance be extended 917 to not exceed 12 months on the B-3 planned development. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Marsh moved the Board adjourn to executive session. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Time approximately 10:00 p.m. The President and Board of Trustees then met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the purchase of Buffalo Utility and the bonding powers of the Village for such a purchase. Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Palmer Time: Approximately 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '61/ ' llage Clerk\ Li 7/ 7