1980-10-13 - 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, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1980,
AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; Trustees
Stone, O'Reilly, and Hartstein. Trustees Marienthal , Kavitt, and
Gerschefske were absent. Also present were William Balling, Village
Manager; William Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; Frank Hruby, Director
of Building and Zoning; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; William
Raysa, Village Attorney.
President Clayton reported that she had attended a Northwest Municipal
Conference meeting last Wednesday. She stated that Evanston and Des Plaines
have been very successful in countersuing for attorney fees in various
instances, and suggested that it might be something for Buffalo Grove to
look into. President Clayton also reported on a Northwest Suburban Water
Venture meeting that she had attended on Thursday evening, stating that
action had been taken to accelerate the program. She said that cutting
one month off of the timetable would save $1 ,000,000.
President Clayton then introduced Mr. Engber, the attorney representing the
Fiore family. Mr. Engber then stated that the purpose of his being at
tonight's meeting is to advise the Village and the media as to certain
aspects concerning the Fiore property. Mr. Alfred Fiore, Mr. Charles
Fiore, Jr. , and Mr. John Fiore were also in attendance. Mr. Engber explained
what had transpired over the last few months with Citrust, and also the
future intentions of the Fiore family. President Clayton thanked the
gentlemen for being present, and stated that the subject would be discussed,
and that the Village would get back to them with their input.
CABLE TV PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT
President Clayton stated that this meeting is to familiarize the public
regarding Cable TV. Mr. Sommer introduced the Cable TV committee, and
then gave a brief background of what has taken place regarding Cable TV
in the Village. Mr. Sommer then introduced Mr. Al Dunikoski from Harper
College, who served on the Northwest Municipal Conference Cable Television
Task Force. Mr. Dunikoski gave a brief presentation on Cable TV, and also
showed a film oil same.
Vicki Kaiser from Warner Amex showed a film demonstrating how the cable
would be laid in the areas where the utilities are underground. Mr.
Hruby gave a brief description of the installations of underground cable
that he has had the opportunity to observe.
Mr. Sommer pointed out the statements from various public agencies which
were contained in Board packets.
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Mr. Dave Phillips of the Wheeling Park District stated concerns and
objectives of that agency, and urged regional cooperation in the Cable
TV venture.
Mr. Yeske, consultant with Northwest Central Dispatch, commented on the
security system which Cable TV will be making available to homeowners. He
also urged the Cable TV committee to get input from Chief Walsh and Chief
Winter regarding their uses for the system. Mr. Yeske then answered
questions from the Board and the staff. Chief Walsh pointed out that
false alarms in security systems have dropped tremendously since the
Board passed an ordinance regulating same. He stated that he hoped the
same regulations would apply to the alarm system available with Cable TV.
Mr. Bill Reid urged the Board to maintain its present approach to franchising,
which is the regional approach.
Mr. Bob Huffman of Children 's Channel TV explained what their role would be
in Cable TV, and how they could help.
Mr. Sommer thanked the participants for their presentations this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by O'Reilly, to adjourn to Executive Session
to discuss possible litigation. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:55 P.M.
The Executive Session adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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Jane( M. Sirabian, Village Clerk