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1966-09-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 930 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF . COOK AND LAKE, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:15 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, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer ABSENT: Trustee Marsh Following roll call, the President and Board of Trustees were visited by the YMCA Indian Guides, SAC tribe of Buffalo Grove, who asked that President Farrington proclaim the week of September 19th to the 25th as "Y`° Indian Guide Week. Following the reading of the Proclamation, President Farrington was presented with an Indian headdress and named "WOWITAN MONAWAY" meaning 'Honored Talker ' . The brown feather signified Honorary Chief, the Eagle feather signified strength and the Owl feather carried the signification of using powers wisely to guiding youth to greater heights. President Farrington then stated that he wished the organization great success in their efforts to establish better father and son relationships. Trustee Wilhelm then stated that the Fire and Health Com- mittee had met with the Fire Department and the new truck will be here on or about December 1st. He stated we now have to find quarters to house the truck by either using the other stall, adding to the present building, or building a separate structure. He stated they will get together with the Park Commission to work out something feasible for the present time. He stated there is a contract which the Fire Department and Village are to enter into with the Fire District, citing the points which have been previously discussed as the Village ' s part in getting the Fire Department started. ��JC� 931 President Farrington stated that it is coming to the time when the residents will have to be called upon to undertake a general obligation bond issue since not only the Fire Department is in need of quarters, but the Police Department is presently very inadequately housed in a building which does not even belong to the Village. Trustee Weiskopf then read Special Warrant #BGD-66, being a Warrant to pay the expenses of Buffalo Grove Day. The total amount of the Warrant was $2, 361.46. Trustee Weiskopf moved the Warrant be approved for payment, seconded by Trustee Palmer and unanimously carried. Trustee Palmer stated that though anticipated, a profit was not made. President Farrington then stated that it was his thought that since the first Buffalo Grove Day, it was designed to be a 'wash-out ' and no profit was anticipated. He stated he thought it was a very fine day with a good turnout. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Raysa then stated that the letter of credit from the Commercial Bank in regard to improvements in Cambridge Countryside is complete legally and Mr. Hooper stated the amounts conform. However, the letter received from King ' s Terrace will have to be studied by the Engineer from the cost standpoint. President Farrington then read a memo from Trustee Marsh which explained his absence from the meeting. President Farrington then stated that at the last Board meeting it was stated that Mr. Jack Siegal would have a report regarding an opinion on the ability to buy, finance, or dondemn the Buffalo Utility. He stated that last night Mr. Siegal called and stated the report would not be ready. v President Farrington then asked Trustee Weiskopf to comment on the financial ability of the Village to go into a con- demnation suit. Trustee Weiskopf stated that a ball park figure on legal costs would be approximately $50,000 .00 and the asking price of the Utility is approximately $1,400,000 .00 . 932 He stated the bond houses estimate that a maximum revenue bond issue would be from $750,000.00 to $800,000 .00 . He stated to go into a condemnation suit without any real knowledge or belief of where the money is going to come from would be foolhardy because if a jury were to decide in favor of the condemnation, if there was not enough money to buy the utility, the legal fees would still have to be paid. He stated there are other methods of financing such as lease plans, but they require the cooperation of the Utility and if condemnation proceedings are started against them, it is most unlikely that they would cooperate. He stated the bond market is worse now than it was several months ago. President Farrington then stated that bonds in the amount of $80,000 .00 were issued and executed, this date, to enable the Village to start drilling the well for the Village waterworks system to service the Glen Grove area, more specifically Ballantrae Subdivision. Discussion followed regarding Meritex' s request for variation. Mr. Venetianer, Building Commissioner, stated he assumed an ordinance amendment would have to be passed. Mr. Raysa, Village Attorney, pointed out that the BOCA Code states variations may be granted at the discretion of the Commissioner. Since Engineer Hooper approved the variation, the Commissioner was instructed to follow through. President Farrington then read an Ordinance amending the Street and Sidewalk Ordinance 0-66-1. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance 0-66-21 amending the Street and Side- walk Ordinance allowing for granting of variation upon written application be passed and approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and on roll call the motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued regarding the requiring of a permit for replacement of driveways, particularly for those homes along Buffalo Grove Road. Engineer John Hooper stated he would recommend waiving the fees since the driveways are 5 933 being done in conjunction with the paving of the road. Trustee Palmer moved that the permit fee of $5 .00 be waived for the driveways that are being put in during the construction of Buffalo Grove Road, on Buffalo Grove Road. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Questioned as to the progress of the road, Engineer Hooper stated that they are running approximately 2 or 3 days behind the original schedule. A member of the audience, Mr. Robert Deau, a resident along Buffalo Grove Road then asked why there is no police patrol in the area. President Farrington stated it would be looked into. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Richard Brown then presented plats for Unit 3 and Unit 4 of Cambridge Countryside. Trustee Weiskopf moved the plats be referred to the Plan Commission for their recommendation. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police and Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed RONALD L. GOZDECKI, probationary member of the Police Department. Trustee Wilhelm moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and on roll call the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, then presented the Board with a Resolution designating the Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chica.o as depository of the funds for the Waterworks and Sewerage Fund for the Village of Buffalo Grove. He stated the Resolution should be passed and a certified copy sent to the Bank along with the certification of the Clerk as to the present holders of the offices of Village President, Village Clerk, and Village Treasurer. He stated he would also like a letter of direction signed by the Treasurer indicating that the Bank invest such funds that we do not currently need for payment of contracts in U. S . Treasury notes . 934 President Farrington then read Resolution R-66-9. Trustee Wilhelm moved the Resolution be adopted. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and upon roll call it was unanimously carried. Thereupon, Trustee Weiskopf moved the Treasurer be directed to write a letter to Harris Trust and Savings 1 directing them to invest funds in U. S. Treasure Bills at maturities so that they will be available as needed to pay contracts as per the Engineer ' s estimate of need. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and on roll call the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Wilhelm then asked that the Clerk make note of the fact in the minutes that the Board is in receipt of an agreement from the Wheeling Rural Fire District. He asked that the agreement be read. Following the reading of the agreement, Trustee Huxhold asked that the Attorney be furnished with a copy for his opinion. Engineer Hooper then stated that Cambridge Countryside has requested his inspection and approval for release of the money held in escrow for those items which have been installed. He stated he is requesting waiver of liens and affidavits and will approve only up to 90%. Mr. Stasal then stated he had a reply from his letter to Gregg Builders asking ownership of the Trust Number. Mr. Raysa stated that the request has been answered and a public hearing notice cannot be held up. He stated the ownership is a corporate entity and we could find out the directors and officers of the the corporation from the Secretary of State ' s office. President Farrington asked whether the information could be requested from the corporate entity. Mr. Raysa stated he thought it was a reasonable request and President Farrington asked that he prepare a letter for Mr. Stasal ' s signature. L Fire Chief Winter then stated that they are having a meeting with the Fire District on Monday night and would like to sign their portion of the agreement. He stated they would like to know whether the Village is going to enter into the agreement also or whether there is some glaring difficulty 935 that could be ironed out. Mr. Raysa read the agreement and stated the only portion of the agreement he would question is that dealing with the Village providing for the Workmen' s Compensation Insurance. He stated he did not think the Village could assume the obligation if the firemen were employees of the District. He stated the District or the Department should carry the insurance, not the Village. President Farrington then questioned whether the Village has any liability through the agreement. He asked what happens to the budget we have enacted for the Fire Department once the agreement is signed. He asked whether we can take money and spend it in an area that is already receiving tax dollars. Mr. Raysa declined a direct answer until such time as he could research the question. Following further discussion on other facets of the agree- ment, it was the general opinion of the Board, upon questioning by the President, that there was no objection to the agreement. There being no further business and no questions from the audience, Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf Respectfully submitted, leA-414,1i A.A.-u,W>A6 Village Clerk