1970-08-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2023
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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 MONDAY , AUGUST 4 , 1970 , AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS .
The President called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 05 P .M . The Clerk called the roll and the following
were found present :
President Thompson ; Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud ,
Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio
Also present was Mr . R. Brandon of Hattis Engineering
and Mr . Richard Raysa , Attorney
There were no reports before the Board .
OLD BUSINESS
1 . Memo from Clerk re Ordinances
Discussion was had concerning the recommendation of
the Bureau of Building andFire Prevention concerning the
color coding of the Fire Hydrants in the Village . Trustee
Cimaglio moved the Attorney be directed to incorporate into
the Subdivision Regulation Ordinance by Amendment the
recommendation concerning fire hydrants . Trustee Felten
seconded the motion . The Clerk called the roll and the vote
was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cima� io.
NAYS : None
Upon the recommendation of the Village Clerk and following
discussion by the Trustees , Trustee Gleeson moved the attorney
be directed to amend the ordinance governing dogs changing the
expiration date of the dog tag . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the
motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio .
`./ NAYS : None
President Thompson then stated he would hold the report on Lake=
Cook Road pending the arrival of Mr. Wild , Attorney for the
Weidner Subdivision .
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2 . Removal of Abandoned Motor Vehicles/Ordinance
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-24 ,
being an ordinance providing for the Removal of Abandoned
Vehicles within the Village of Buffalo Grove . Trustee
Felten moved Ordinance 0-70-24 be approved . Trustee
Armstrong seconded the motion . Discussion followed
concerning definitions of private property . The Clerk
called the roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong ,
Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : None
3 . Ordinance Prohibiting Trespass
Mr. Raysa asked that the Ordinance Prohibiting Trespass
be held until the Solicitors Ordinance is presented to
the Board so that they may be considered at the same time .
Trustee Armstrong moved the Trespass Ordinance be tabled .
Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously .
4 . Vehicle License Ordinance
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-25 , being
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an Ordinance amending the Vehicle License Ordinance concerning
fees . Trustee Fabish moved Ordinance 0-70-25 be approved as
read . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion . Trustee Felten
stated he would cast a Nay vote because he felt the fee for
motorcycles should be $10 . 00 . The Clerk called the roll
and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustee Felten
Following discussion concerning the cost of metal tags
for motorcycles , Trustee Fabish moved the Clerk be authorized
to purchase tags for motorcycles for the 1971 season . Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the
motion carried unanimously .
5 . President ' s Memo re Lake-Cook Road Extension
President Thompson then stated that since Mr . Wild
had not arrived he would consider discussion on the proposal
outlined in his memo concerning the extension of Lake-Cook
Road .
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President Thompson stated that Mr . Wild proposed that
1 /3 of the road be paid for by the Village , 1 /3 by the
Golf Course and 1 /3 would be paid by the property owners
of the Weidner Subdivision . In addition , the Village
would vacate that portion of Lake=Cook Road not needed and
return it to the property owners involved . Following
further discussion , Trustee Gleeson moved the Village
ro os accept the al and direct the Attorneyto draw the
proposal
necessary papers to return the 40 ' right-of-way and draw
up a three way contract providing for the payment by
the Village of 1 /3 of the cost and authorize the President
and Clerk to enter into the contract. Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion . The Clerk called the roll and the
vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong ,
Fabish , Cimaglio
NAYS : None
6 . Miscellaneous Old Business
(a ) Trustee Fabish questioned the status of the bids
for resurfacing of St. Marys Parkway and Bernard Drive .
Mr. Brandon stated Mr, Seaburg has contacted Rock Road
but has had no reply to date .
(b ) Trustee Armstrong stated the weeds on the property
bordering the sidewalk to the Ranch Mart are very high .
He asked that the Village correct the situation and bill
the owners of the property since the owners have made no
response to Village requests to cut the weeds . President
Thompson stated he would instruct the Public Works
Department to cut the weeds .
(c) Trustee Felten asked the status of the report
on the Municipal Fire Department . Mr . Raysa stated he
is working on the report however , he felt his work is
wasted , if the Village cannot finance a Department. Trustee
Felten stated Mr . Decker was to have been working on a
feasibility report. President Thompson stated if Trustee
Felten so desired , he could assume the responsibility of
making the feasibility study .
NEW BUSINESS
7 . Plan Commission Report
Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Plan
Commission , President Thompson appointed Mrs . Betty Spence
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as a member of the Plan Commission for one year. Trustee
Fabish moved the appointment be confirmed . Trustee Cimaglio
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously .
8 . Job Descriptions/Approval of
President Thompson stated that since the Board only
tonight received job descriptions that were missing at
the time of the approval of the budget , he would ask that
the item be put on next week ' s agenda .
9 . Questions from the Audience hh
Mr. Cook a resident of Strat?nore- Lake County questioned
the status of the street lights . President Thompson stated
that the necessary papers have been delivered to Commonwealth
Edison and it is up to them to turn on the power .
Mr. Cook also questioned mosquito control . President
Thompson stated that the Village is spraying in the Lake
County portion since the Cook County portion is serviced
by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District . He stated
they have started but could not give a definite time when
they would reach particular areas .
A resident of Cambridge area at 118 Downing complained
of garbage being put out several days in advance of collection .
The Police Department will be notified to watch for such
violations of the Garbage Ordinance .
10 . Miscellaneous Information
Mr. Raysa stated the hearing before the Illinois Commerce
Commission is for Thursday , August 6th and Mr . Davis , Police
Chief Smith and Village Clerk , Mrs . Kaszubowski are to be present
to give testimony .
Mr. Berth of the Plan Commission informed the board that
the Plan Commission Public Hearing on the Babiarz Petition
will be September 2nd . He stated the current petition
eliminates the Clemente Property . The Village Board will
set their hearing date at the next regular meeting .
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There being no further business before the Board and no
further questions from the audience , Trustee Gleeson
moved the meeting be adjourned . Trustee Armstrong seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously .
Time : Approximately 9 : 25 P . M .
Village Cl r I
APPROVED this /Pt day of , 1970 .
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