Minutes - 02/26/1974 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK "BROOK
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February 26, 1974
I MEUIM CALL
A. Roll Call
The regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by President Howell.
All trustees were present.
TI READIlE OF MINUTES
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 1974
be suspended and that they be accepted as submitted subject to the following
correction: Sec. III C, to read: That Ordinance S -298 as presented be approved
and that the Corporate Authorities waive advertising for the sale of such per-
sonal property and that the reading of said ordinance be waived.
Voice vote - all in favor.
So ordered.
Because of the citizen interest in -dw Hawthorn Realty Group proposal, President
Howell requested the Village Manager to arrange for the next regular meeting of
March 12, 1974 to be held at Brook Forest School at 8:00 P.M., if possible.
III ORDINANCES, RF.SOLUfICKS, VARIATIONS, PLATS, ETC.
A. Butler National Golf Course - Fence Variation - Ordinance S -299.
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a proposed ordinance grant' a
variation, .o the Butler National Golf Club and Golf Course, located at
2900 York Road, to permit the installation of a uo inch high green vinyl
open fence around the perimeter of the golf course and club horse as
indicated on submitted drawings.
Mr'. Samuel E. Dean, representing the Butler National Golf Club, requested
the Board to reconsider the request for a variation to permit the erection
of a 72 inch high fence rather than the 60 inch high fence as approved by
the Board at the meeting of February 12, 1974. The Zoning Board of Appeals
at their meeting of February S, 1974 had recommended granting the variation
for a 72 inch fence provided that it be reduced in size if a lesser height
is acceptable to the Western Open officials. Mr. Dean further stated that
all types of steel are in short supply and it is impossible to get a replace-
ment for the 72 inch high fence prior to the Western National opening, and
that 72 inches is standard height for golf fencing.
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Trustee Baschen...
That Ordinance S -299 as presented and aataxW to read 72 inches high
be approved, and that the reading of said ordinance be waived.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brawn, Hayes and President Howell.
Nayes - Trustees Congreve, Rush and Swain.
So ordered.
Ili OLD BLi:'iJ34W
A. Vill a ins Subdivision Plat
Each trustee was provided with a copy of the Plan Commission minutes dated
February 18, 1974, and a copy of proposed Village Coamons Subdivision plat,
which consolidates S lots into 1 lot. The Plan Commission had rMoneeaded
appraval of the plat subject to: (1) provision of caster mains, and fire
hydrants to amt the its of the fire department. (2) provision of
adequate storm drainage. (3) provision of suitable walkways, including
(4c�ction frog Owing ROM to Jorie Boulevard for pedestrian or bike traffic.
high intensity lights be restricted to the front portion of the lot,
and that ti,e plan commission ission be consulted on these matters.
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IV 01d3 BUSINBSS (Continued)
A. Vill! a Co means Subdivision Plat LgMtinued)
Trustee Rush noted that these provisions have been :yet.
Trustee Rush moored - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the Village Commis Subdivision plat as presented be approved,
including the recommendaticns of the Plan Commission and all requirements
of the Subdivision Control ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush,
Swain 4n-d President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
B. Report of Board of Tnustetr Co ittees
(1) Finance, Corporate Piz Public Properties-Chairman Baschen.
- Many meetings have been mi the new Village Comkim.
- Next years Fiscal Budget has been covered in five meetings with all
Trustees and Department Heads. Budget should be ready for board
action by April 9, 1974.
- Investment recommendations were reviewed with the staff by Trustee Mush.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the purchase of a $140,000 federally secured certificate of
deposit drawn on the Corporate Account, to mature March 21, 1974 in
the Oak Brook Bank at the rate of 8.6S% be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Brischen, Brown, Longreve, Hayes, Rush,
Swain and President Dwell.
Nays - None So ordered.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown. .
That-the purchase of a $125,000 federally secured �ertificaite of deposit
drawn on. the Corporate Account, to mature March 21, 1974 in the Oak
Brook Bolu,k at the rate of 8.69 be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congri ve, Hayes, Rush,
Swain and President Howeli.
Nayes Ncne So ordered,
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the purchase of a $150,000 federally secured certificate of deposit
drawn on the following accounts in the following amoL-its:
(a) Water $71,660
(b) Revenue Sharing $73,645
(c) M.F.T. $ 4,695
to be invested at the rate of 8.56 in the First Security Bank of
Oak Brook to mature March 18, 1974 be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush,
Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
(2) Organization, Personnel F Salary Adm. Committee - Chairman Congreve.
No report.
(3) Public Safety Camittee - Chairman Brown
-No report.
(4) Public Works & Utilities Coaanittee - Chairman ftes
Wrepoit.
(5) Traffic $ Transportation Caamittee - Chairman 9wair,
No nVort.
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IV OLD BUSWW (Continuedi
B. Report of Board of Trusteeq ComitteesContinued)
(6) Z & Plaw "d)g Committee - Chairman Rush
- Meting to discuss Hawthorn a ty proposal scheduled for March 5, 1974.
Meeting to cover Bike Trails and Pathway Systems and iUunter Trails
Subdivision scheduled for March 19, 1974. Mr. Carmignani was resisted
to contact all Homeowners Asseciations and the Park District to have
their input into this meeting.
- Timber Trails is officially annexed to the Village of Oak Brook as of
February 26, 1974.
- Howard Trier, President of the Park District had requested a meeting
to tie recreational plans with village planning.
V NEW BUSINESS
A. Central Disbursement Account - New Bank De sito
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a memo dated February 15, 1974 from
Trustee Baschen, Chairman of the Finance, Corporate Planning & Public Properties
Committee, recommending the establishment of a Disbursement Account to provide
for payment of all bills to individual vendors from that account. This allows
for the transfer of funds from the various Corporate founds into one account
so a single check can be nude for a total amount of m.itiple bills.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the recommendation of the Finance, Corporate Planning & Public Properties
Conn -.i°e, as presented be appr(wed to execute a Resolution from the Oak Brook
Bank . establish a Disbursement Account in the Oak Brook Bank,
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain
and President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a moo dated February 22, 1974 from
Trustee Baschen, Chairman of the Finance, Corporate Planning $ Public Properties
Committee, recommending the movement of the MFr account from the Oak Brook Bank
to the First National Bank $ Tn:st Co. of Oak Brook to balance the village
bank accounts in all Oak Brook banks.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded, by Trustee Congreve...
That the recommendation of the Finance, Corporate Planning & Public Properties
Committee as presented be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, K -es, Rush and
Swain.
Nayes - None
Abstain - President Howwll. So ordered.
B. R292est - Licaor License - Nagxc Pati
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a memo dated February 15, 1974 from
Manager Carmignani along with a request from the Quaker Oats Co. for a transfer
of liquor license at 112 Oakbrook Center. The license was formerly issued to
Jeremy's Restaurant and is to by replaced with application from Magic Pan,
This does not increase the number of licenses, merely authorizes the Magic Pan
to have a license upon the return of the liquor license from Jeremy's.
Trustee Baschen morn - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That a license be issued to the Magic Pan with the payment of the
appropriate fee.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain
and President Howell
Nayes - None So ordered.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
C. Anmal Report - Fi.:e Department
Each trustee was prodded with a copy of the ammi report of the Fire
Department along with reports, of the Fire Prevention Bureau and the
Bureau of Inspections Chief Eb".e reviewed the sta#istics and reported that
a reduction in the fire rating of the Village is possible.
Tiiistee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustze Baschen...
That the annual report of the fire Department as presented be approved.
Voice vote - all in favor. So ordered.
D. Annual Report - Police Department
Each trustee was provided with a copy of the annual report of the Police
Department, which included the reports of the Youth Bureau and the Training
Program. Chief Ceren reviewed the caq)arative 1971, 1972, arA ".973 statistics
as it related to Traffic and Crime.
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Tkustee Congreve...
That the annual report of the Police Department as presented be approved.
Voice vote - all in favor. So ordered.
F. Private Weil Request - D. . .4-- -A M, jehIlsee j., /0 tj Z 20 S JL
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a letter dated February 20, 1974 from
K & K Well Drilling requesting permission to drill a well for Hued—ewt— H. jel�!'
at 357.E Mhdison Street to serve the residence. This property is not presently
within reach of the Village water distribution system.
Trustee Hayes moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the r,%pest for a well as presented be approved with the stipulation that
connection to Village pystem be made when it is available.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Cc—grrenre, Hayes, Rush, Sumin
and PresideTat Howell.
Nayes - Wre; Sc, ordered.
VI AWOL *4ENT
President Howell adjourned ttds meeting at 8:4S P.M.
Marianne Wmsil
Village Clerk
2/26/74