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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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