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1965-10-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 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, OCTOBER 7, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD., BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINO IS . The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :25 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 : Li President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: Trustee Racette Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of the meeting of September 2nd be approved as submitted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and the vote on roll call was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh Trustee Lewis then read Warrant #93 in the amount of $6,279.96. Trustee Weiskopf moved Warrant #93 be approved for payment. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Martin J. McHugh then gave the Treasurer's report. Cash in bank at the end of September was $24, 348.27 and the MFT Allotment was $65, 278.28. Chief of Police, Arlie L. Page, then gave his report. Total man hours worked during the month of September were 15671/2. During the month the Department attended two separate Cook County Circuit Courts and attended Cook County Family Court. Trustee Marsh stated a Police & Traffic meeting had been held and the main topic of discussion was the safety program. Trustee Weiskopf gave a Public Improvement Committee report. He stated upon inspection of bids received in re sidewalk repairs, the award was made to Gerald A. Rush at 73 a square foot. He stated Mr. Palmer moved the Raupp Bridge to the Park be brought out of committee and the Finance Committee check the availability of the necessary $40, 000 so that the paper work can be started prior to Spring. The vote of the committee was unanmous. Chairman Weiskopf suggested that the Raupp extension North by Special assess- ment be considered at that time. Mr. Hooper stated he hoped to have the Buffalo Grove Road underground started before winter. Salt spreading will be done professionally this year rather than hiring part time people to do it. I lI I 1 I I I I Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Lewis, stated he will try to have the 2nd quarterly report total spending ready for the next regular board meeting. Park Commissioner, Jeremy Brown, requested permission to seek and hire a qualified person to suprevise in the park building approxi- materly 12 hours a week. He stated the volunteer type program of last year was not successful. Final decision will be made after the 2nd quarterly spending report comes out. Wayne Winter, Assistant Fire Chit, then gave his report. Total hours logged by the members of the Department were 628. Mr. Winter then invited all residents to attend the annual Fire Depart- ment Dance. Plan Commission report was then read. President Farrington then read a report regarding the Plan Commissioner's recommendation on theRichard J. Brown Subdivision (Doc. #65-15) . He then read their recommendation (Doc. #65-16) regarding the changing of Section 3.1 of Article XI of the Zoning Ordinance. President Farrington then read a letter of resignation from Trustee Eugene J. Racette (Doc. #65-17) . President Farrington stated that with a great deal of respect for Mr. Racette's decision, he would like to accept his resignation and thank him for the three years he put into a job which for the most part is not too regarding, but creates a certain amount of satisfaction to seeing things get accomplished. He stated it requires a lot of time to be spent away from home and Mr. Racette has 9 chi idren in addition to his regular job. Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh stated an appropriate resolution should be prepared befitting the occasion. President Farrington then stated with Board approval he would like to appoint as Trustee to fill the unexpired term of Eugene Racette, Derek Palmer, who has exhibited a willingness to work and get a job done. Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS : Trustee Marsh Derek Palmer than took the oath of office administered by the Village Clerk and took his place with the Village Board. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that all requirements have been met regarding hearings, etc., on pre-annexation agreements, zoning 717 hearing before the Plan Commission, and the next order of business would be to consider entering into the agreement and then considering the proposed annexation and zoning of the property submitted by Richard J. Brown. President Farrington then read the annexation agreement. A letter from Village Engineer, John Hooper, containing his recommendations re the proposed annexation was then read. (Doc. #65-18) Discussion then followed regarding clarification of some of the points of the agreement. Trustee Weiskopf stated that on page 6, section 7, the words beginning with "provided that fees" and ending with "to Village" be striken. Mr . Brown agreed that they would strike this clause, after it had been explained to him that such a clause would bind the Village for future developers. Trustee Marsh then commented on the impact the development would have on the school district and asked that Mx. Brown consider setting aside an escrow fund of $50.00 per house for the purpose of helping the school district when the time is necessary to build another school or acquire property servicing the area in the future. Mr. Brown stated he is aware of the problem to schools and feels strongly toward the school but economies are not such that donations can be forthcoming on a small scale basis but stated he would agree to donate $50.00 to the school district for each home he builds in excess of 75 homes in a given calendar year but if the apartments are limited to no children this would not apply to them. The Attorney for Mr. Brown stated he would incorporate such a clause in the agreement. Trustee Palmer asked that Mr. Brown consider screen planting along the model home area so that the unsightly fences would not be prevelant later. Mr. Brown agreed that this could be and would be done, also incorporated into the agreement. Dwight Hall of the school district was recognized and took the floor to state that despite the contribution Mr. Brown has committed him- self to, the increase in density to be brought on by the annexation will burden the school district and they are still opposed to it. The 7 points on Exhibit "E" were again read and discussed to clarify the position of the Plan Commission. Mr. Levin, Attorney for Mr. Brown, stated that a sentence had been added to Section 15, namely, "developer agrees that uses listed in Exhibit "K" will not be permitted in B-2" . Discussion followed regarding the special use request in the B-2 area. Trustee Weiskopf moved for a recess. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. (10:05 P.M. .) 711 The meeting was re-called to order at 10:25 P.M. Various additions and corrections were made by the Attorneys. President Farrington stated that he would like to point out there is a certain responsibility on the Board of providing for the Village which supersedes that of providing for the School District and in no case is it the responsibility of the developer, except maybe morally, to finance either one. Mr. Tyler, President of the School Board, stated he acknowledge the fact and expressed appreciation on behalf of School District #21 for the very excellent cooperation andassistance given the school district in the past and stated the Board has a very heavy burden on its shoulders to approve the annexation and as a Board of Education, they are compelled to object because of the over-all density increase, more than they will be able to handle from a classroom point of view, since there is not nearly enough industrial and business growth to compensate for the residential growth. He stated that contrary to Mr. Brown's statement that the permit fees are driving developers from Wheeling, there is an annexation proposed which will have lots of over 10, 000 square feet and there are three other developers before the Plan Commission of Wheeling now. There is also a County development of multiple residences in the extreme south end of the School District. He stated that the school district will not be able to keep its head above water and maintain classrooms in accordance with the standards now enjoyed. President Farrington then commented that he hoped the school board were as vociferous in Springfield where the problem really lies as they are at local Board meetings. A review of the changes was then made. Mr. Levin stated the following changes were to be incorporated. On page 6, paragraph 6, the sentence following "R-9 area" reads as follows : 'Much credit not be repaid by the Village but only applied . . . " Another paragraph was added as follows : "Developer will contribute and pay to and for the use ofSchool District #21, Cook County, Illinois, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each house, duplex unit, and apartment with more than two bedrooms (provided that if children are not permitted in such apartments, this paragraph shall not apply to such apartments) constructed in the area outlined in Red in Exhibit "B" in excess of 75 units for which occupancy permits are requested in any year this agreement is in effect, as determined on the anniversary of this agreement in 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, such sums to be paid by the Tenth of the Month following each such anniversary date; provided that this provision shall be null and void in said School District institutes or participates in any litigation so as to hinder the prompt development of the territory which is the subject of this agreement" . The words beginning with "provided that fees" and ending with "in the Village" in paragraph 7 on page 6 were striken. On page 9, paragraph 16, the following was added: "and that screen planting shall be located in the area along Dundee Road outlined in Brown in Exhibit "B" both, . . ." Following, President Farrington read Ordinance 0-65-17, authorizing an entering into an agreement. Trustee Weiskopf moved the Ordinance be approved and passed. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wihelm, Lewis, Palmer, President Farrington NAYS : Trustee Marsh President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-18 being an Annexation Ordinance. It was moved by Trustee Huxhold and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Ordinance be approved and passed. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer NAYS : Trustee Marsh President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-19 being a Zoning Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance as amended. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Wilhelm that the Ordinance be approved and passed. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer NAYS : Truseee Marsh President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-20 being a special use amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance 0-65-20 be approved and passed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mr. Brown stated he is most happy to be a part of Buffalo Grove and he is certain Buffalo Grove will be happy with him because he intends to do everything possible to live up to every phase of the agreement and ordinances of the village. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then read a letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc. #65-19) recommending the granting of a variation on Lot 30 in Unit 1 to J.L. Davero and Company. Trustee Marsh moved the recommendation be accepted and the variation granted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. Mr. Kenneth Lewis a member of the audience raised an objection to granting the variation 77 stating the sale of his home could be lost if the variation were granted. Following discussion and in view of the suggestion that perhaps the people involved should be present, Trustee Marsh withdrew his motion and Trustee Weiskopf his second. President Farrington then read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Venetianer to the Police Department thanking them for their assistance in transporting their child to the hospital in an emergency. President Farrington then read a letter from WTTW, Channel 11 asking permission to canvass the village during the week of March 11 to March 20th. Trustee Wilhelm moved permission be granted and the fee be waived. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a letter from Circuit Court. There was no comment from the members of the Board. President Farrington then stated he had received a letter from Mr. Thomas W. Shirley, Principal of Wheeling High inviting the Village Clerk, President, Board, Police Chief and Fire Chief to be guests at the football game of October 23rd. Tickets are available at the Clerk's Office. A letter from the Village of Wheeling (Doc. #65-20) was then read asking that the Village Boards meet with the School District to discuss problems common to both regarding the impact of annexations causing greater density. The Clerk was directed to reply to the letter in the affirmative suggesting a date for a meeting. President Farrington then stated that there will be a public hearing on October 11, 1965 at 11:00 A.M. regarding fire district dis- connections. It was directed to the Village Attorney and he was asked to attend. (Doc. #65-21) A recommendation from the Fire and Health Committee regarding g g appointment of Wayne Winter as Chief was then read. President Farrington stated concurring with the recommendation he would appoint Wayne Winter as Fire Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department. It was moved by Trustee Wilhelm and seconded by Trustee Weiskopf that the appointment be confirmed. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer NAYS:: NONE Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed Henry Lambert to regular reserve Police, retroactive to September 1st. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. 7/ Upon the further recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed Allan Carlson and Frank Vincent to the regular reserve Police effective October 1st. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh stated he had a call from the Women's Club regarding Halloween restrictions but he will bring it up for discussion at the next meeting. There being further business, but the hour being late, it was moved by Trustee Marsh and seconded by Trustee Weiskopf that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, October 11, 1965, at 8 :00 P.M. and the motion was unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, L/'1142- Vi la C1 k 12:15 A.M. Unfinished business will be shown on minutes of 10/11/65 7f2 LEhigh 7-2583 TITurrif f nr'nxtnze Jn&taItalians Eugene J. Racette 375 Navajo Trail Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60090 September 6,1965 President William Farrington, Board of Trustees, Village of Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove, Illinois Gentlemen: For the past three years I have served on the Village Board of Trustees and thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility. I wov id like to serve out the year and a half remaining of the elected term, but regrettably my means of employment is requiring much more time of me than in the past, and I must make a choice in favor of my job as the provision for my self and family comes first. I am hereby tendering my resignation which I would like to have accepted by the next Village Board meeting. It has been a great pleasure to work with the President and Village Trustees who are a fine group of men, doing a wonderful job governing our Village of Buffalo Grove. I trust the choice of replacement will be the best available. When time permits in the future, I hope I am .able to main serve the village. I would like to thank the people who voted for a elected me. Yours Truly, ,j Eu ene 'd. Racette Je V3Itjt n/U (IS A tb 7?3 Lai • • Aid t 1 vv