1964-02-27 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE , ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 27, 1964, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :10 P.M.
Trustee Racette moved to dispense with regular formalities.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Rueckel was absent .
President Farrington stated that the request for a B-3 Zoning of
the 41,i acres on the northeast corner of Buffalo Grove and
Dundee Roads for purposes of a gas station was open for discussion.
He stated the documents were received by the Plan Commission
and they have discussed them. On January 30th the plan
Commission recommended denying the B-4 request originally sub-
mitted.. Thereafter, thepetitioners submitted a letter stating
they would re-apply under a B-3 . Since the area being considered
is less than 5 acres, it falls short of the requirement of the
Zoning Ordinance for a B-3 Zoning. A variation will have to
be gotten for the B-3 classification before the board can make
a final decision. Since this has been pending for some time,
President Farrington asked that the board make comment as to
their feelings so that unnecessary appearances before the board
of appeals will not be made if the board feels they are opposed
to the petition.
Trustee Weiskopf stated he contacted Shell Oil Company and
they stated that they have a contract purchase agreement for
that location. Trustee Frank asked whether inquiry was made
as to a survey regarding gallons pumped in the area. Trustee
Racette questioned how they will be served with water and
sewer. President Farrington stated that if they petition to
annex they also petition for water and sewer and if the village
allows the annexation to take place they should also allow the
existing utility to service them provided they are certified
for that area. Trustee Racette questioned why a representative
was not present to answer questions. President Farrington stated
the Plan Commission is meeting elsewhere tonight and they could
answer the questions since the petitioners did sit down with
them several times . Trustee Huxhold questioned whether the
discussion was premature since they have to appear before the
zoning board of appeals. President Farrington stated he did not
think so since it is old business and if the board is not
"amiable" to a gas station there is no point in their appearing
before the zoning board.
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Trustee Weiskopf stated that if we do not grant such zoning,
Wheeling can grant it or the County can grant it and since
there is one gas station there already, it would be difficult
to say that it is not the proper place for a gas station. He
stated he felt we could not keep out another gas station
in that area. Trustee Frank stated that in talking to the
Chairman of the Plan Commission, their decision to recommend
B-3 was not based on sound planning in his opinion, but rather
on the thought that if it were not gotten through the Village
it would be gotten elsewhere . Trustee Frank stated he did not
think we should be blackmailed Trustee Frank stated they
petitioned the County and when we objected, they came here .
He stated he thought all Villages weaken their cases with the
County when they object to County zoning and they grant it within
the Village . He stated he did not think the County Board will
act on the matter and if there is an objection filed with the
Board by the Village, it has to be passed by 3/4 majority of the
County Board. Trustee Frank stated he thought it would be
unfair to Mr. Brophy since we "talked him out of a gas station
and into 0 & R" .
Trustee Marsh stated he did not think the situation was quite
as strong as blackmail. He stated since the petitioner was
amiable toward a B-3 development, he did not think we could
afford to loose sight of this. He stated he is unalterably
opposed to a gas station village but a B-3 development is
most desirable and consistent with the O&R Zoning across the
street. He felt this would be the first real start toward
commerce and industry in Buffalo Grove .
Trustee Huxhold stated that as far as the area is concerned, it
is a logical spot for a gas station but in fairness to the
existing station, it would give competition. He felt, however,
he would be remiss if he would not vote for a B-3 zoning.
Discussion followed regarding the economic feasibility of
another gas station in the area and the proprietors of the
existing gas station were asked for their comments. They felt
it would be unwise to have another station in the area since
in their opinion, one station would eventually have to close .
Trustee Marsh moved that the petition be referred to the Zoning
Board for a hearing. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
Trustee Frank stated that a B-3 is the same as a B-2 except
that it is - planned. He stated he seriously doubts that they
will build the entire thing, they will only build the gas station.
Trustee Racette stated they mentioned they had no immediate
plans. Trustee Marsh suggested that perhaps it could be straigh-
tened out in the pre-annexation agreement where we can get a
guarantee as to the eventual development of the land. President
Farrington stated the pre-annexation agreement is valid for only
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five years after that we would have a gas station and nothing
further . Derek Palmer, a member of the audience asked whether
the construction of the entire development could take place
simultaneously with the gas station.
Following further comments, Trustee Frank suggested that perhaps
the owner of the golf course could be persuaded to annex the
entire golf course along with the 41/2 acres . President Farrington
stated that the Attorney, Mr . Kaplan has been contacted on that
particular issue but will be tied up in a trial case and
hasn' t been able to approach the owner, but stated he would
approach the owner as soon as possible, whether he is successful
or not is another matter. President Farrington then asked the
maker of the motion to amend his motion to read - direct the petitnners
to petition the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Marsh so amended
his motion as did Trustee Huxhold his second. On roll call
the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS : None
The Village Clerk was directed to draft a letter to the petitioners
requesting them to appear before the Zoning Board.
OLD BUSINESS
Trustee Racette stated he had received a call from Pezzette
stating that as soon as they replace the drive shaft on the back-
hoe it will be removed. There is a tractor on Stillwell
belonging to Veem builders. A letter will be written requesting
removal of same . The Fire Chief has reported that there are three
fire hydrants on Stillwell that are turned the wrong way. A
letter will be sent to the Utility Company to have this corrected.
Trustee Marsh read Ordinance 0-64-1, amending the Solicitors and
Peddlers Ordinance 0-58-11. Following discussion, Trustee Marsh
moved 0-64-1 be taken from the table . Trustee Racette seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh
moved Ordinance 0-64-1 be approved as read and corrected. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf stated there will be a special Finance Committee
meeting on next Tuesday to start the budget review. They will
attempt to report back the first meeting of April. President
Farrington asked that priority be given to building commission
budget so that the increase in fees could be decided upon.
President Farrington stated that at the last meeting, he neglected
to accept the verbal resignation of Arthur DeKneef as Police Chief.
Trustee Racette moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank
moved that the board adopt an appropriate resolution to Mr. DeKneef
thanking him. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
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President Farrington then read a letter from the Police Officers and
Patrolmen and Radio Operators (Doc. ##221) in which they expressed
their appreciation to the former Chief.
President Farrington stated he would like to publicly thank Art
for staying with the department and working it up to what the
Present Chief says is a fine department.
President Farrington then read a resolution drafted by the
Attorney regarding the acceptance of the pre-annexation agreement
with Glen Grove. This resolution is to be filed with the Counties
in lieu of the pre-annexation agreement and all its accompanying
data. Trustee Marsh moved Resolution R-64-1 be adopted. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion. Trustee Frank stated that since
he feels the agreement is illegal, it would be of no service
to adopt a resolution to mislead the public, therefore, he will
vote no. President Farrington stated that he felt to record
the resolution without recording the actual agreement would be
removing any absolute source other than by reference and if by
chance the Village records were destroyed, there would be no
record of it. Trustee Frank stated that in line with that,
thought should be given to microfilming the Village records and
putting them into a. safety deposit box at the bank. Trustee
Marsh stated since there is some question, he will withdraw his
motion.
Trustee Weiskopf then moved the Attorney be directed to take
the proper steps to have a referendum on the proposed water and
sewer utility. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Racette, Marsh, :TTeiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS : None
President Farrington appointed two members to the park commission.
They are :
Ron Klein
Fred Bencruiscutto
Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointments be approved. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a letter (Doe. #222) from the about
to be formed Buffalo Grove Community Council, asking endorsement
and support of the Village Board. Trustee Racette stated tht he
thought we have enough committees in the Village now, with not
enough members. Trustee Marsh stated he wished to issue an invi-
tation to the people to attend board meetings. Trustee Frank stated
he almost wished to associate himself with the remarks, however,
he finds it extremely difficult to fight boy scouts, girl scouts,
women' s club and the Jaycees and thought if they want to get
together to form a council, we should give them encouragement
and support. If they are going to do all they set out to do it
may be worthwhile . Thereupon Trustee Frank moved that we adopt a
resolution supporting the formation of the Buffalo Grove Community
Council. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Marsh
asked that Trustee Frank draft the resolution, Trustee Frank
stated he would be happy to do so. Roll was called and the vote
was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS : Trustee Racette
Trustee Frank asked that the President draft a letter to go along
with the copy of the resolution to the various organization
requesting their support and attendance at Village Board meetings.
President Farrington read a letter from ALSAC (Aiding Leukemia
Stricken American Children) an organization incorporated in the
State of Illinois, requesting permission to conduct a Teen-Age
March against Leukemia on May 3, 1964 between the hours of
one to four. Following discussion the Clerk was to check with the
Chamber of Commerce to see if it was a legitimate organization.
President Farrington read portions of a letter from the Circuit
Court stating the auditing system is working satisfactorialy and
municipalities will receive their checks on or about the 5th of
each month.
A letter from High School District 214 was then read by President
Farrington. It was a reminder that on February 29th there will be
a vote to approve a bond referendum permitting construction of
a fifth high school and the purchase of two additional sites .
President Farrington then asked the Village Board for their
feelings on how Buffalo Grove Days should be handled this year.
Trustee Marsh stated he would assist with marshaling the parade,
but no further . It was the general agreement that it should not
be chaired by any trustees. Trustee Marsh suggested that the Park
Commission handle it with the thought in mind that it be for
profit and funds be channeled to the park for their many expenses .
Rex Lewis was instructed to bring it up before the Commission and
report to the board.
There being no further business, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting
be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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