1965-02-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PRESDIENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE,
ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:20 P.M. All
present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
l The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present:
. President Farrington; Trustees Wilhelm, Rueckel, Racette, Marsh,
Weiskopf, Huxhold
Trustee Weiskopf moved the minutes of the meetings of February 4th
and February llth be approved as submitted. Trustee Rueckel seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Rueckel then stated that he wished to give a vote of thanks
to President Farrington and Trustees Wilhelm and Huxhold for cleaning
up the trees on Lincoln's Birthday. He also thanked the Jaycees
who have helped and are going, to continue to trim and clean up the
trees damaged in the ice storm. Trustee Rueckel stated that there
have been requests for a bridge across the ditch in back of the
Alcott School. President Farrington stated this was something for
the Plan Commission to review and asked Trustee Rueckel to see that
they were given the information.
Trustee Huxhold stated the Fire Department has started its second
course in training in Deerfield. He also reminded residents of
the Annual Pancake Breakfast to be held March 7th from 8:30 A.M. to
1:00 P.M. Questioned by President Farrington as to whether a
financial statement is being prepared regarding cost of equipment,
etc. , Trustee Huxhold stated he hoped to have it within the next
board meeting.
Trustee Weiskopf stated that a copy of the summary of budget
expenditures for 3/4 of a year were distributed to each Board
member. Trustee Rueckel stated that some 2 months ago hiring of
another fulltime patrolman was turned over to Finance ; Trustee
Weiskopf stated they have no recommendation at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington asked that Trustee Rueckel check with Mr. Frank
to learn the status of the street signs.
Trustee Weiskopf asked the status of the school-park site in Unit 7.
President Farrington stated that he had questioned Mr. Frank
regarding this and Mr. Frank stated that Mr. Arman has not yet
exercised his option to purchase the land but he has lost exclusive
option. Mr. Frank stated that if the village was sincere in
maintaining the zoning, he would instruct his attorney to draft
an agreement for the protection of the zoning and if the Village
Attorney agreed with it, he would submit his plans for Unit 7 and
deed the property involved to the Village.
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President Farrington then asked that the Board allow New Business
to be discussed so that a few quick items could be taken care of
since the remainder of Old Business will require lengthy discussion.
There being no objection, New Business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington then stated that for reasons outlined in a
letter, Matthew Katrinak would like his resignation from the Police
Department accepted. Trustee Marsh moved the resignation be
accepted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that upon the recommendation of the
Park Commission, he would like to appoint Terrance Freese as a
member of the Commission. Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment
be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
President Farrington then appointed John Kronberger as a member of
the Park Commission, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner.
Trustee Rueckel moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee
Wilhelm seconded he motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Wilhelm, Rueckel, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS : Trustee Racette
President Farrington then asked the Attorney to check into the
feasibility of franchising the scavenger service on an exclusive
basis. Mr. Raysa stated he did not think it could be done on an
exclusive basis. Trustee Marsh stated it was his understanding
that the Village could contract with a scavenger service based on
a competitive bid. Mr. Raysa stated he would give it some study.
President Farrington then stated he had received a very warm letter
from the Zodrow Family complimenting the Police Department for
acting very quickly during the bad weather and ice storm with
emergency service to the Hospital. They asked that the letter
be made part of theVillage Records. (The letter has been docketed
as Doc. #255).
A letter has also been received from Judge John S. Boyle of the
Circuit Court of Cook County expressing thanks for cooperation
received from the Village during the first year of Circuit Court
operation. (Doc. #256)
A letter from the Children's Benefit League of Chicago was then
read requesting permission to place taggers in the Villageon
their Official Tag Day, October 1, 1965. Trustee Marsh moved
permission be granted and the fee waived. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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The Clerk was directed to write a letter granting permission to
the Children's Benefit League.
Trustee Racette then moved that Ordinance 0-65-4 being an Election
Ordinance for 1965 be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Mr. Raysa then stated that the order that was to have been
presented to dismiss the suit filed by the Kildeer School District
against the Village of Buffalo Grove was withdrawn. Mr. Conzelman
presented a motion to file an amended complaint, listing two
taxpayers in the district. The motion was not ruled on but in the
event it is approved, we will have to present new data and the
order to dismiss would have to be amended to take into consideration
the new motion. If it goes to trial, it will mean an additional
60 to 90 days delay. Trustee Marsh expressed his opinion on the
amended motion stating it was a wilful and wanton waste of funds.
WIDENING OF BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
President Farrington stated that at the last regular Board meeting,
there was a great deal of discussion regarding the widening of
Buffalo Grove Road. He asked whether there were any questions from
the members of the audience. M . R. Dufern was recognized and
she stated she was selected as a representative of the group.
She stated the homeowners alongBuffalo Grove Road had a meeting
and stated they are:
1. Unanimously against 4 lanes on
Buffalo Grove Road even if they
are not assessed
2. Unanimously against 2 lanes or
4 lanes if they are assessed since
the entire Village would benefit by it
She also stated that they have compiled a list of questions that
they would like answered.
Question 1: What is the exact purpose of Buffalo
Grove Road being 4 lanes - what is
the real advantage - what is the
actual mileage between Dundee and
the Bridge
Answer: From Dundee Road to the Bridge
measures 5400 feet - there are 5280
feet to a mile. The purpose is to
connect Dundee Road to the bridge
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Question 2: Why cannot LIFT money be used by the Village to concen-
trate on another exit from the Village
Mr. Farrington stated use of MFT money that way is
out of the question. He stated MFT Funds are limited.
Question 3: Wouldn't the majority of the people like to see
Raupp Blvd. go through to Dundee Road
President Farrington stated that when Raupp is
completed, it will indirectly connect with Dundee
Road but not in a straight line. He stated that
considering Raupp an exit and entrance road would
weaken rather than strengthen their argument that
widening Buffalo Grove Road would benefit the entire
Village
Question 4: Mrs. Dufern stated she would dispense with that
question
Question S: Buffalo Grove Road is residential - they feel it is
not busy enough to necessitate 4 lanes and further
feel the speed limit should be reduced for safety.
President Farrington stated that the Board concurred
and submitted a letter written to the Highway Department
asking for a reduction in the speed limit
Question 6: Can the Village legally assess the property owners
or are they assessed by the County
President Farrington stated Statute gives the Village
not the County the right to special assess residents.
Question 7 : In the event that property owners on the other side
of Buffab Grove Road bring suit stated - they will
not pay and are successful, will the burden of the
widening fall onthe remaining residents.
President Farrington stated this would be most
unjust and such a suit would probably cause the
entire picture to change.
Question 8: What specifically are we paying for? Who owns the
sewers - the Village, Buffalo Utility, or Homeowners.
If it is Buffalo Utility, why don't they pay for it?
President Farrington stated they are being assessed
for the cost of curbs and gutters. The Village owns
the storm sewers. He stated Mr. Frank will probably
raise objections, also, because, he, too, will be
assessed.
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Question 9: How much money is in MFT at the present time, when
are additional funds expected, and how much will be
apent on Buffalo Grove Road if this goes through?
Trustee Weiskopf stated that there is approximately
$51,113.80 in MFT and it should increase by at least
$1500.00 a month.
President Farrington stated that if we go no further
in study, we will never know the exact amount that
will be required for curbing and guttering.
Question 10: If it will cost nearly $40,000.00 why cannot the entire
thing be paid out of MFT?
President Farrington stated MFT money can be spent
for just certain given purposes and there are other
projects proposed which would be done through MFT.
Mrs. Dufern questioned what these projects might be.
President Farrington stated a bridge over the creek
into the Park is of prime importance. Mrs. Dufern
stated "that's very worth-while" and asked if it
were not financed through MFT how would it be done.
President Farrington� answered through special
assessment.
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Trustee Marsh stated he would like to explain that snow removal,
street sweeping and sidewalk repair and maintenance all come out
of MFT and if the entire project is financed through MFT, there
would be no funds available for the aforementioned things.
During the discussion that followed, President Farrington asked that
the term 4 lanes be dispensed with and the road be referred to as
a 40• roadway, which, in fact, it will be. It will not be 4 lanes
of fast moving traffic since there is hope that the speed limit
will be reduced. As far as parking is concerned, this was never
discussed. The road will be treated no differently from any other
road or street in the Village provided it is a paved right of way.
Presently it is totally inadequate for vehicular traffic and the
Jaycees ' survey indicated that it was a poor road.
Trustee Marsh moved the board instruct the Village Attorney and
the Village Engineer to prepare the necessary papers to take the
rnod next step toward the completion of the project. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated that a letter should
be sent to the County getting written confirmation of their intentions.
President Farrington directed Mr. Hooper and Mr. Raysa to draw up
such a letter. Trustee Rueckel stated that a Yes vote would not
indicate, on his part, complete concurrence with the project since
there are unanswered questions, but further information is needed
before a final decision can be made.
*** Correction: President Farrington asked that words Special
Assessment be striken since he did not use that
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Mr. Raysa then presented the board a Resolution to be used in lieu
of the motion. Trustees Marsh and Racette withdrew their motion
and second, respectively. President Farrington then read Resolution
R-65-5. Trustee Marsh moved the Resolution be adopted as read.
Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that at the last board meeting,
an adjourned meeting, the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
was discussed. There were several unanswered questions which need
to be resolved. Trustee Marsh moved that due to the lateness of
the hour and inasmuch as we anticipate no further discussion on
the B.G.Road, discussion on the Zoning Ordinance be deferred to
the next regular board meeting. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Marsh, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf, President Farrington
The motion having been defeated, discussion ensued. President
Farrington stated that at the last meeting, it was noted that the
word 'major street' is used in the text but not defined under
defnitions. John Hooper stated it was defined in the Master Plan,
and there was no need to define it in the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee
Marsh stated that since it is used, it should be defined. The Board
was in general agreement with Trustee Marsh and Mr. Hooper stated
it could be included.
A very lengthy discussion followed regarding the R-10 Zoning along
Buffalo Grove Road. Trustee Racette moved that the area from St.
Mary's Parkway to Golfview Terrace be zoned R-5. Trustee Rueckel
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the area from the Northwest corner of
St. Maryas Parkway to the Creek be zoned R-8. There being no second
to the motion it was not discussed. Thereupon, Trustee Marsh moved
that the land from the Northwest corner of St. Mary's Parkway to
the Creek be zoned R-5. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. to
roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh
NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Weiskopf, Huxhold, President Farrington
Since there seemed to be lack of agreement, Trustee Weiskopf moved
the questions be referred to the Plan Commission and as many as
can (of the board members) attend the Plan Commission meeting to
discuss these points. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Marsh
Trustee Marsh's Nay vote was due to a previously scheduled Police &
Traffic meeting which was delayed because of an adjourned Board Meeting.
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Discussion then followed on "CATS" (Chicago Area Transportation
Study). President Farrington read a Resolution and an Agreement
that the Village is to execute to become a cooperative Village
for this Study. Mr. Raysa stated he saw nothing wrong with the
Agreement since it does not bind or ask for money, only asks
cooperation on transportation problems. Trustee Weiskopf moved
that Resolution R-65-6 be approved as read. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Marsh, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustees Wilhelm, Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf
Since the motion was defeated, President Farrington questioned
the Board members as to whether they would like to have a
representative of CATS explain the function of the Study to them.
There seemed to be general agreement.
There being no further business and no further questions from the
audience, Trustee Racette moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Time: Approximately 11:30 P.M.
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Rosalie L. zubowski
Villag lerk
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