1978-07-24 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, HELD MONDAY, JULY 24, 1978, AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Those present
were President Fabish; Trustees Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Mendenhall ,
Kandel . Trustee Stone was absent. Also present were William Balling,
Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Gregory Boysen,
Village Engineer; Thomas Fennell , Director of Planning and Development;
and William Sommer, Assistant Village Manager.
Lake County Sewer Charge
Mr. Balling reported that he had received a letter, dated July 19, 1978,
from Martin Galantha, Superintendent of the Lake County Public Works
Department, notifying the Village that the Lake County monthly sewer
charge will be increased to $6.65 from the present $4.25 per homeowner.
He stated that on Thursday, July 27, the Finance Committee will review
this matter and report to the Board.
Trustee Rech requested clarification on the following items contained in
Lake County's Report on User Charge System and Industrial Cost Recovery
System for the Southeast Regional Area of Lake County Served by the Des
Plaines River Wastewater Treatment Plant:
1 . Why is the Lincolnshire plant not going to have any measurements
for their hydrolic loads?
2. Why this increase when the BOD has increased but the MGL has
remained the same?
3. What kind of costs are being assumed from the Clayey Road plant?
4. It appears there is a differential between any impact on Lincolnshire
and on Buffalo Grove and other users. How can this be justified?
Monthly Activity Report
Mr. Balling reviewed his Summary of Administrative Activities for the Month
of June 1978.
In response to a question from Trustee Mendenhall , Mr. Balling stated that
golf course revenue is slightly ahead of budget and debt service. and expenses
are on budget schedule. He stated that the six month_ report is expected on
August 1 , and he will be able to discuss the golf course financial situation
better after receipt of that document,
• Lake Michigan Water Transmission Feasibility Report Supplement
`./ Fred Neal , David Westfall , and Kevin Wolka of Keifer and Associates reviewed
their supplement to the Lake Michigan Water Feasibility Study, dated July,
1978. The study was a technical evaluation using Evanston as the source for
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the Lake Michigan water supply. Based on the findings of the study, it was
recommended that the following points be considered:
1 . The Venture alternative using the City of Chicago as the source of
Lake Michigan water appeared to be the most cost effective for
Buffalo Grove.
2. While the results of the DAMP Water Commission study indicate that
Evanston may be a more cost effective source for the 3 DAMP commun-
ities, the limited scope of the work done does not allow this con-
clusion to be carried over to a more regional Venture water supply
system.
3. It was found less costly to supply the Venture's water demands by
the construction of a new facility at Evanston rather than ex-
panding the existing plant. An alternative to the Evanston source
could be a new plant located some distance from the lake shore and
a transmission system rerouted to follow the shortest possible route
to Lake Michigan. It was suggested that this alternative be invest-
igated.
4. Discussion should proceed with Evanston to verify the availability
of lake water at the rate of $0. 18/1000 gallons.. In addition dis-
cussions should proceed with the City of Chicago concerning the
feasibility of the City buying back major transmission facilities
in the Venture water system through reduced water purchase rates.
5. Buffalo Grove should move ahead in its investigation of the Venture
and the Northbrook alternatives for Lake Michigan water supply as
presented in previous study.
This report will be shared with the Northwest Suburban Water System Venture.
Stevenson High School Police Youth Counselor
Robert McKanna, Superintendent of School District #125, and Frank Clayton,
President of the Board of Education, were present to review their request,
dated May 23, 1978, for a police counselor for the 1978-79 school year.
They also asked for financial assistance as is given to Buffalo Grove High
School .
After discussion, President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor
of providing the same financial assistance to the police counselor program
for Stevenson High School as is provided to Buffalo Grove High School 's
program, and ''No" indicating opposition. The poll found the following:
L YES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Mendenhall , Kandel
NO: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
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It was decided that the school district would contact Lincolnshire and
Long Grove for financial assistance also. Dr. McKanna is to work with
Mr. Balling in drawing a contract that will be presented to the Board
for their consideration at a later meeting.
•
Mueller Farm (South of Dundee, West of Three States Boulevard)
The Board held a pre-application conference regarding possible annexation of
16.78 acres located on the south side of Dundee Road, west of Three States
Boulevard. David Haller, petitioner, reviewed the proposed plan for the
property. He proposed 4.71 acres, along Dundee to be zoned commercial for
office use and 12.08 acres to be zoned for multiple family residential not
to exceed 15 units per acre.
It was noted that this plan conflicts with the Master Plan which calls for
a single family development and with the Boundary Agreement with Arlington
Heights which provides for residential with a density of 10-13 dwelling
units per acre.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of commercial
zoning and use on the subject property, and "No" indicating opposition.
The poll found the following:
YES: 0 - None
NO: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Mendenhall , Kandel
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
After Discussion, President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor
of some multiple family residential zoning on the subject property, and "No"
indicating opposition. The poll found the following:
YES: 5 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Mendenhall , Kandel
NO: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
During the discussion, the Board made the following suggestions:
1 . there should be a second access point other than Dundee Road,
2. there should be a more imaginative layout of parking and buildings
to open up a greater amount of open space and have less of an impact
of paved areas on the residential units,
3. consideration should be given to underground parking and possible
increase in height,
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4. State should be contacted with regard to a traffic signal on
Dundee at Three States Boulevard,
5. solve traffic problems,
6. single family detached housing at rear of the property and
potential street access to Arlington Heights should be con-
sidered,
7. access point or development with a vacant parcel behind the
Buffalo National Bank should be explored.
• Williamsburg on the Lake Land Acquisition Committee
The Board reviewed Mr. Balling's memo, dated July 20, 1978, in which he
advised that the Williamsburg on the Lake Land Acquisition Committee has
requested 1)authorization to apply for a waiver from certain provisions
of the Federal Land Acquisition Grant so that the property could be
purchased before receiving the grant, 2)prepare application for the
federal grant which would include an environmental assessmenti and 3)
determine method for receiving public opinion, whether it be by petition,
survey, or referendum.
After much discussion, President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating
favor of applying to the Department of Conservation for a waiver from
certain provisions of the grant program, and "No" indicating opposition.
The poll found the following:
YES: 4 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal ,Fabish
NO: 2 - Mendenhall , Kandel
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Trustee Bogart stated that he still favors the proposal of rezoning the
property to R-4 and R-5 with between 10 and 15 acres being donated for
open space.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of proceeding
with preparation of the grant application, and "No" indicating opposition.
The poll found the following:
YES: 4 - Rech, Bogart, Marienthal , Fabish
NO: 2 - Mendenhall , Kandel
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of staff invest-
igating and determining the most cost effective method of funding the pur-
chase of the subject property and conducting the appropriate referendum
for that funding. The poll found the following:
YES: 1 - Rech
NO: 4 - Bogart, Marienthal , Mendenhall , Kandel
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
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Trustee Rech felt that this Board decision would force the citizens to
petition for an advisory referendum which in turn could make the Village
have to conduct two referenda.
In response to a question from Donna Force, 1091 Twisted Oak, Mr. Balling
stated that these items would be placed on the agenda of the next regular
meeting for official vote along with the appraisal of the property.
Adjournment
Moved(by Mar ienfhal , seoonded"by:Mendenhal l to adjourn the meeting. Upon
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously..
Time: 10: 10 P.M.
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Verna L. Clayton, Village Clerk/
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