1964-08-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR Ba RD MEETING OF T'L, PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTL_;S OF THE VII,LAG , :JF BU=' 0A.L , GROVE, COUNTIES
OF C )OK AND LAKE , HELD T HURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1964, IN THE LOUISA
I`AY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLIN:JIS .
The President called the meeting to order at aptroximately 8:15 P.M.
All present stood end recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Fla.
The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present :
President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Marsh, Weiskopf, F-uxhold, Frank
ABSENT :: Trustee Racette
President Farrington asked that the Trustees seek clearly and loudly
and that members of the audience identify themselves prior to addressing
the Board because of the presence of a Court Reporter.
Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of July 2nd be approved
as written. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee :eiskopf rend Warrant 79. Trustee Rueckel moved Warrant r�79
in the amount of :0, 073.32 be approved for reyment. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion end it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf read EFT Warrant ;r 3. Trustee heiskouf moved EFT r3
in the amount of '377.33 be approved for payment. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Chief Arlie L. Page then gave the Police Department Report. Man hours
worked by personnel during the month of July were 1'_ 29 or 46.3 hours
per day.
Derek Palmer, Perk Commissioner, reported that attendance a t the Park
program is dropping off. Checking with Wheeling, it was found that
their attendance has also dropped off. He stated Buffalo Grove Day is
progressing well and is asking the Board permission to make changes in
the budget in the amount of p3,000.00 in order to complete the Field House.
Public Improvement Chairmen, Trustee Rueckel, stated the streets have
been swept and asked that residents not Put gravel along the curb
because this will reruire hand sweeping. Sidewalks will be repaired
in a couple of weeks. He stated complaints on sewers end moscuitos
have been over-abundant. He received a call from a_ family who moved
into their house without water and suggested that occu_penc - permits be
looked into.
The Treasurer then gave his report. Cash in bank and on hand at the end
of July was $66, 951.92.
Police and Traffic Chairman, Trustee Marsh, reported that the meeting
consisted of interviews of prospective robetionery officers and a_
discussion on a comprehensive juvenile program to correct and prevent
juvenile problems.
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Trustee Huxhold, Chairman of Fire and Health Committee, stated he
had no formal report but noted th-t weeds along the Creek are high.
Mr. Don Anderson, a member of the au- fence, was recognized and stated
that he and a group of neighbors were in attendance et this board
meeting to urge something be done to rectify the mosquito situation.
President Farrington stated that this end the weed problem would be
discussed under new business.
Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee lideiskopf, stated the auditors have
a Penciled audit report ready end will beet with the Treasurer and himself.
The Tex Levy Ordinance is 90% complete and will be in the hands of the
Board members within 10 days. He stated he wished to compliment the
Treasurer on the new format for his report. He also stated that the
Finance Committee has a recommendation on the -eyment of inspection fees
for Commercial and Multi-Family Units.
President Farrington then stated that representatives of the Telephone
Company had asked for time to make a presentation to the Board which
might help minimize the problem of interruption of telephone service
due to damage of underground cables . Because of the length of the
agenda, they agreed to return another night an. make their presentation
to the Public Improvement Committee.
Mr. James Arnold, a member of the audience, was recognized and asked
for a report from the Building Code committee. EdmondVenetiener,
Building Commmissioner, stated there was none. Mr. Arnold then asked
how rally members of the Board knew what building code construction
was being, done under. President Farrington stated that since his
comments were not in the form of a Committee report they were out of
order. Mr. Arnold then stated he wished to make a motion to ask far
the dismissal of the BuildingCommissioner. President Farrington reminded
Mr. Arnold that motions eminate from members of the Board, not the
audience. Mr. Arnold then stated he would take leave, temporarily.
Charles Wilhelm of the Plan Commission then gave his report. He stated
the Plan Commission received a petition for a variation on the Fence
Ordinance from a Mr. Gilbert Lee. There was cheering on this petition
on July 30th and the vote to grant the variation was 3 to 2. Another
petition is pending from a Er. Marshall Johnson and the recuested date
for the hearing is August27th. Discussion followed regarding the
granting of the variation. Trustee Rueckel stated a point to be considered
is that corner lot owners have two front yards and should not be
penalized in both directions. He stated he is strongly against trying
to control what owners of pr onerty do to improve their property as long
as it does not affect the health end safety of the residents. Trustee
Marsh stated that he too has a corner lot and though it creates a hard-
ship with respect to "traffic across his ,yard" he has learned to live
with the fence ordinance. He stated if granted, it could start a chain
reaction as he, too, would apply for a variation. President Farrington
stated that historically planners have considered side yards on corner
lots equal to front yards end prohibit fences in order to maintain open
expanse in every direction. Mr. Gilbert Lee, the petitioner, stated he
was not aware of the fact that he was in violation when he erected the
fence. He stated he did so to cut down on the traffic across his yard.
He stated they have received many compliments on the erpearance of the
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of the fence and also stated that if the fence were erected in
accordance with the requirements , he would loose 12' of his yard.
Trustee Rueckel moved the recommendation of the Plan Commission to
grant the variation of the Ordinance be accepted. There was no
second to the motion. Trustee. Frank stated he has seen the fence
and agrees that from the esthetic point of view it is good, adding
beauty to the area, however, he stated it is impossible tookay
one fence and not okay another on the basis of esthetic reasons.
Trustee Rueckel asked the Chief of Police if it was a safety
problem. The Chief stated it was not. Trustee Rueckel asked
for a second to his motion. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf
NAYS : Trustees Marsh, Huxhold, Frank
President Farrington informed Mr. Lee that he was still in violation
and the fence must come down. He stated he was the second person
required to remove a fence and asked that before going into anything,
residents should make a phone call to an official preferrably the
building commissioner when it pertains to building to be sure they
will not be in violation of any ordinance.
OLD BUSINESS
Charles Wilhelm then gave the Plan Commission's recommendation (Doc. 238)
regarding the Preliminary Plan for Unit 7 submitted jointly by F&D
Builders and J.F. Armen and Company. The Commission does not
recommend approval of the plat for the following reasons :
1. It is not in accordance with the previous
recommendation of the Plan Commission
2. There is an unresolved question as to whether
it is completely zoned R-9
3. The Density is still too high, for example,
submission involved 43 acres with a projected
population of 2,394 persons. This comes to an
average of 55 persons per acre. This is three
times the amount set forth in the Master Plan
for a high density area.
4. The Planning Consultants ' report in regard to
major deviations in the original planned
development for the area.
President Farrington then read the Engineer's report of his review
of Unit 7 (Doc. #236) and report of review of plan entitled "Country
Club Manor, Inc. " (Doc. #237). President Farrington stated the board
had not reviewed the report and cannot vouch for the accuracy, but
prior to ruling on it they will go over it.
Mr. Bernard Arkules, Attorney for F&D Builders , was then recognized.
He distributed to each member of the board a copy of a study made
to determine approximate income and expenditure to the Village while
the apartments are under construction as well as after the completion
of the project. He stated he wished to point out that the study was
taken from and based on a study made by the Plan Commission concerning
Glen Grove. He said he understood the board accepted this report on
Glen Grove. He stated he is not asking the board to accept these
figures but to examine the tables which cover income and expenditures
for the five years in which construction of the multi-family units
will take -lace. He stated he wished to emehesize to the board,
althoughthey have talked ^bout the advantages of the develo-� ment to
the Village, the fact remains they a re not e skingfor a change in inning
because t e roperty is zoned for this tyre of density. They are
asking for elennned development to engage in an orderly, concise,
layout, end will provide recreational facilities for the apartment
dwellers which would not ordinarily be provided. He stated, if the
Village did not approve the development, end he hoped they would,
they would still be able to develop the -:roperty with the some number
of units now proposed only they would not have type of layout proposed,
they would be spreadover the entire tract of lend with no provisions
for recreational facilities end the Village would have no contra over
such esthetic facts es landscaping.
Mr. J. F. Armen was then recognized. He described the type of apart-
ment buildings that would be erected. There will be 21.E units in each
of the 35 buildings of face brick in Georgian, Contemporary, and
Colonial style. An olympic size swimming pool will be erected with the
first 10 buildings starting on the Dundee Road side. There will be a
wading pool for the children and he is willing to extend the courtesy
to the school children to use the pool free of charge at specified times.
There will be guards at ell times at the pools. The buildings will
not be sold, but rented on a 2 to 3 year lease. They will hove gas
heat, centre1 air conditioning, washers end dryers in the basements,
carpeting, built in anpliences, blacktop narking, end they will be sodded.
Trustee Marsh questioned whether the 8S7 units were based on the
assumption that zoning was R-9 and not R-5. Er. Armen stated when Mr.
Hoover brought up the fact that zoning may be R-5 it "did not ring e bell"
since on the Official Plan, the area: is marked R-9. Trustee Marsh
then asked whet the total acreage of the school site was. Hr. Ken
Rodeck replied that it was eroroximetely 8i acres. Trustee Marsh asked
whether it was the some school site that has been dangled in front of
the board for the pest three years. The Attorney answered it was.
Trustee Marsh stated the original was larger end asked whether it was
the intention of the builder to donate this considerably reduced school
site to the Village. Mr. Arkules answered by quoting the last -ere rash
of the letter (Doc . #228 ) dated May 6, 196L , received from F&D Builders.
Trustee Marsh then stated he is suspicious of it until the deed is in
the hands of the Village.
President Farrington then questioned the R-5 Zoning. Mr. 'loaner stated
the westerly 500 ' is zoned R-5. Mr. Armen stated that boundaries of
the area are included in the R-9.
Trustee Frank then questioned why one retort stated the development was
exceeding the density end another rerort stated it was within the
density requirements. Charles Wilhelm of the Plan Commission stated
this was possibly bec:-ese there was disagreement of whet is deducted
before computing density - are streets included or not. Charles Wilhelm
stated the last clan they have shown 798 units.
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Trustee Marsh stated he thought that the original plan submitted
contained approximately 340 units. Charles Wilhelm stated the
original submission of Unit 7 with the blacked out area marked "not
included" had 340 units on it. Trustee Marsh asked when the area
was zoned R-9. Mr. Wilhelm stated to the best of his knowledge
it was prior to the presentation of the original plan indicating
340 units. Trustee Marsh then stated he wished to distinguish
between F&D Builders and Country Club Manor. He asked who the
principals of the Corporations were. Mr. Herbert Dorner stated he
was the Secretary of F&D Builders. Trustee Frank stated it was no
secret that he was President, in fact, the letter of transmittal
of the prelimiray resubmission was so signed. Mr. Arkules stated
he questioned how this was material to the Planned Development.
Mr. Arman stated that Country Club Manor was so incorporated as
owners of the project. J.F. Arman Builders are the general
contractors and Arman Corporation is the management. Trustee Frank
stated he was glad Trustee Marsh wished to know the identity of the
developers since he had tried to find the owners of the Glen Grove
Corporation without success and the principals are still unknown.
Trustee Frank stated he was extremely curious to know who the owers
of Glen Grove are so that he could do business with them. The land
for the multi-family is being sold to Arman by F&D Builders.
President Farrington then asked Mr. Arman why he was willing to
settle on maximum density for the area. Mr. Arman stated they had
857 apartments but he took out two buildings for space for the office.
He again repeated there will be swimming pool, etc. , - President
Farrington stated he appreciated Mr. Arman's magnanimous attitude
concerning area desirability but it is not the backbone of the project.
He stated if the Village Board assumed or found reason to believe
the density was excessive, would Mr. Arman be magnanimous and conceed
somewhat for "good will" by cutting down. Mr. Arman stated they
are putting in 7 acres of recreational facilities and if they cut
down on units they will be way below the density. Mr. Farrington
asked if the answer then wasno. Mr. Arman stated if they cut down
on units , there will be no income and they would have to cut down
to a smaller swimming pool, since all costs including land cost,
land improvement , operation, maintenance, etc. , must be taken into
consideration.
President Farrington stated he was not interested in trees, blacktop,
pool, but interested in the density of the acreage, all else thrown
in, is wonderful but for the sake of this particular discussion, it
is the density of the area that is of concern. Mr. Arman stated they
do not want to loose money, and maintenance will require 15 to 20 people.
Trustee Frank then stated that since Mr. Arman was purchasing the land
from F&D Builders , they have had several meetinga to acquaint him with
the Ordinances of the Village so that he could make his submission in
compliance with the Ordinances. He stated Mr. Arman expects to get
the density allowed under the zoning ordinance and according to the
Ordinance is entitled to more than his submission and should not be
expected to accept any less. Trustee Frank stated Mr. Hooper's
report said the submission was within the density for the area.
President Farrington stated the Plan Commission has come up with a
different figure for density and asked Trustee Frank whether he felt
the entire area was zoned R-9. Trustee Frank stated he thought the
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area Mr. Arman is proposing for planning is zoned R-9, a portion
along Dundee Road protrudes into R-5, but he stated a portion set
aside for single family and for the park-school site is in R-9.
He stated lines are supposed to follow lines of streets and not cut
lots of one ownership.
Trustee Rueckel asked for a breakdown on efficiencies and bedroom
apartments. Mr. Arman stated they will have no efficiencies since
it has been found after investigating other apartment areas, that
there are always vacancies in efficiencies. Following further
questioning regarding a breakdown, Mr. Arman stated there will be
5 2-bedroom units , the remainder 1-bedroom units in each building.
There will be 175 2-bedroom units and 665 - 1-bedroom units.
President Farrington then stated there are certain requirements that
have to be checked out since the plan may not be in compliance and
must be before approval. Trustee Marsh asked whether the Village
Hall would be donated and Mr. Arman gestured affirmatively. President
Farrington asked whether the board was willing to convene on Thurs-
day, August 13th for further discussion after they had studied the
plan commission's report and the Engineer's report. There being no
dissentions , it was agreed to adjourn themeeting to that date.
Trustee Marsh stated he wished to compliment Mr. Arman on the fine
presentation and asked if he might be kind enough to furnishthe
board with a transcript of the court reporter's minutes for the
purpose of review and thus expediting the meeting next week. He
also asked that each member of the board be furnished with the
letters from Mr. Hooper and the Plan Commission report. Trustee
Huxhold stated that everyone in the audience should pass the infor-
mation along to their neighbors and the newspapers thould cover the
fact that the apartments will be under discussion - residents
should express their views on the development so that Board members
are aware of how the "public" feels.
Trustee Rueckel moved the meeting recess. Trustee Frank seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried. (10:20 P.M. )
The meeting was reconvened at 10:30 P.M.
President Farrington stated that two years ago, subsequent to Trustee
Frank's urging the Mosquito Abatement District was asked to cease
spraying in the Village and perform only silent services. He stated
this year, we have had an abundance of rain and with it an abundance
of mosquitos. He stated he has had approximately 30 telephone calls
and so have the Police complaining about the mosquitos, and it is
not something that can be pushed over lightly. He stated Mr. Don
Anderson has some knowledge and is willing to acquire more through
research regarding mosquito abatement. President Farrington stated
he would like to have a committee under Trustee Huxhold consisting
of Trustee Frank, and Mr. Tom Edwards of the Wheeling Herald who
are in favor of continuing the program now in existence on one side,
and on the other side Don Anderson and those interested in starting
to spray again - their findings reported to the Board as soon as
possible. He stated perhaps it is too late to get spraying started
this year, however, he would like to get something concrete for
next year. Mr. Anderson questioned whether Mr. Frank would object
to Mr. Mitchell of the Mosquito Abatement District being utilized
as a resource. Trustee Frank stated he thought Mr. Mitchell
would be prejudiced since he is a member of the District, but did
not object to using him as a source of information.
Following further discussion, Trustee Marsh moved that we request the
District to commence spraying immediately. Trustee Rueckel seconded
the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated in view of the fact that we are
meeting next week, he moved the motion be tabled until that time so
�: reliminary meeting of the committee can be held. Trustee Frank
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was es follows :
AYES : Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Frank, President Farrington
NAYS: Trustees Marsh, Huxhold
President Farrington stated that this is only a partial solution, the
weeds within the Village will have to be cut. He stated he had a
one time request, at a board meeting, to ask Trustee Frank to see to
it that the lots in the residential areas under his control are cut.
Trustee Frank stated that DAL Landscaping has been contacted to do this,
King's Terrace and Ray Rosene will also be notified. If the weeds are
not cut, they will receive citations.
President Farrington then stated that a rely to the letter to the
State's Attorney regarding the status of the Municipal Justice
investigation has been received . It was the understanding of the
State 's Attorney's Office that the Justice had de -osited funds with
the Village but this deposit has not been verified by the Village.
President Farrington asked that Trustee Weiskopf send e letter verifying
the amount of money that has been deposited. The case is under review
and es soon es it i completed, the Village Board will be so notified.
Trustee Weiskopf then reported on the i'inance Committee recommendations
regarding the inspection_ fees on Multi-Family, Commercial, and Sign
inspections. He stated they have approved the Bu _lding Commissioner's
recommendations (Doc . 439) since they ere in general compliance with
previous precedents set. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the fees as
stated be accepted by the Board to be paid the Building Department
for future construction. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
An amendment to the Ordinance to change sidewalk thickness from 4" to
5" is to be submitted to the Attorney so it can be finalized for the
next regul-r board meeting.
President Farrington then re-orted that es far as widening of Buffalo
Grove Road by Cook County, - it should be "scratched off" for this year.
A drainage problem has come up. The cost of -roper drainage was to
be borne by the Village and the expense exceeds what the Village has
available. There is to be a. meeting between the County Engineer end
hr. Loper to see if a lesser program could be arranged.
Trustee Mars'-1 then ouestioned Trustee Frank as to the opening date of
tee Shopping Center. Trustee Frank_ stated that s `_nce there was e delay
in receiving highway Access Permits due to t-e consideration to
widening; Buffalo Grove Road, construction will not be started until
aperoximately August 15th, thus it will not be ready for occupancy
until about January.
Trustee Huxhold then stated that residents of Harylu Lane were given
permission to hold e block party on August 1st, and are recuesting it
be changed to August 22nd, Members of the board agreed to the change in
date.
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NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington read a notice from the County Clerk giving
information for voting special ballot for President and Vice-'President
in Illinois for the November 3, 1964 election.
A letter of resignation from Gerald Trice, Plumbing Inspector was read.
Trustee heiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Hersh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a letter of resign -tion from Edward
E. Wei-e, Jr. , Lieutenant in the Police Department. Trustee Marsh
moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Huxhold s. conded the motion
and it wes unanimously carried. --'resident Farrington stated he wished
to extend a special thank you to Ed Weise for the length of time
End hours he nut into the - olice Department. Trustee Rueckel stated he
also wished to extend his thanks for Mr. Weise ' s held as handyman
for the Village. he stated he is no longer able to perform the duties
of handyman and asked that anyone interested indoing so should call him.
President Farringtonthen read a letter of resignation free Richard
Ball of the Police De-,artment. Trustee Mars'_h moved the resignation
be accepted. Trustee leiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried. _'resident Farrington stated that in addition to his regular
duties Richard Ball was more recently in charge of juveniles and did
a coemendable job though it was time consuming.
A letter of resignation from Wymond E. Burroughs of the Police Department
was then read. Trustee Marsh moved the resignation be accented. Trustee
Weisk pf seconded themotion and it was unanimously carried. President
Farrington extended thanks to Mr. Burroughs for the time given to the
Police Department.
Upon the recommendation of the Police Traffic Colri;iittee, the following
were ampointed Probationary officers of the Buffalo ..rove Police
Department :
Franklin vincent
Frank Embrey
Richmond Talbot
Michael Griffin
Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it vas unanimously carried.
A letter from Kiay' s Animal Shelter requesting; donations Was referred
to the 1 olice cv Traffic Committee since such don- tions wild have to
come out of their budget.
President Farrington announced that the Illinois Municipal League was
holding its annual convention in Chicago this year instead of Smring-
field. He asked that those interested in attending inform the Clerk
so necessary reservations can be made.
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Mr. Dreher of the Jaycees send a letter recuesting mermiss on for the
Jaycees to nut up a Christmas tree this year. It Was the general feeling
of the Board to grant permission. It if Was to be in the Park, it
would have to be coordinated with the Per' Comr.lissioner.
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All Committee heads ere requested to inform the Clerk of meeting
dates so t -t the new contract with the school could be signed.
President Farrington announced that Mark Drugs had been given a liquor
license for the Ranch Mart Shopping Center, theirs being the first
apulicetion received and meeting all rec,uirements cf the Ordinance.
He stated at the next regular board meeting he would like to revise
the Liquor Control Ordinance.
Jim Pfister, President of the Jaycees then asked the endorsement of
the board to circulate a met°tion for the widenin=e of Dundee Load
from Route 83 to Milwaukee Avenue. Trustee Rueckel moved the board
endorse the project. Trustee Gaeiskomf seconded the notion. On roll
call the vote was as follows :
AYLS : Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Hux'_ old, Frank
NAYS: Trustee harsh
Discussion followed regarding redistribution of the Park budget. Trustee
vdei skoof moved the board allow readjustment of the bud=;et not to
exceed f 3100.00 fay the ourpose of completing water, sewer, and
concrete work on the Field :'louse based on competitive bids. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion. On rollcall the vote was es follows :
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, harsh, Lei sko--f, Huxhold
NAYS : Trustee Frank
Buffalo Utility stated they wished to make application for the sewer
hook-up and want a letter from the Village stating they will not be
held res--onsible for maintenance or cost of relocation, if necessary,
etc. Tr. Raysa_ and Er. Hooper are to ,prepare the letter.
Tr. Raysa stated he filed a yeti tion to strike and dismiss the suit
filed against the Village by the Kildeer School District. We can
ex-mect an answer sometime during the course of next month.
Le. Don Heidemenn, a member of the audience, was recognized and stated
he wished to know why the sewage Problem had been :gassed over.
President Farrington stated it deserves more time, perhaps an entire
evening, and because of tie late hour it was decided to convene on
Augus 20th to discuss the problem. The engineer 's recommendation
would also be discussed.
Mr. Arnold-gain rose to ask questions regarding the Building Code
Committee and also inquired who the Building Inspectors were. President
Farrington reminded him he could get such information at the Village
Clerk's Office.
Trustee harsh moved the meeting be adjourned to August 13th at 8 :00 P.M.
at the Louisa May Alcott Public School. Trustee heiskopf seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
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