1969-01-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1480
1/6/69
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1969, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 05 P.M. All present
stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk
called the roll and the following were found present:
President Thompson; Trustees Huxhold, Felten, Thorud
Absent: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16TH
Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of December 16th be approved
as published. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and the roll call
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Felten, Thorud, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson
The motion carried.
2. PARK COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that the Park Commission Report is for
the Board' s information.
3. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thompson stated that the Plan Commission Report contains
their recommendation on the Mill Creek Subdivision which will be on
the agenda for the meeting of January 13th.
The Plan Commission recommends that any future gateways to the Village
be subject to Plan Commission Review and Board approval. Mr. Fabish
stated that the gateways at Golfview and Dundee Road and those leading
out of the Cambridge Subdivision do not present any traffic hazard.
President Thompson stated that he would like the Board to consider the
Village gateways and perhaps drive around and look at them so that this
matter may be considered at the next Board meeting. Discussion followed.
1481
1/6/69
4. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Fire Department logged a total of 565 hours during the month of
December, 1968. Discussion followed.
OLD BUSINESS
5. RESOLUTION NAMING WHEELING/BUFFALO GROVE AREA AS COMMUNITY
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER
President Thompson stated that Mr. David Lechtner of the Title III
program would be present at the meeting about 9 P.M. to discuss
the above proposed resolution.
WORKSHOP SESSION
6. DISCUSSION OF LIQUOR CONTROL ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that under the terms of the present liquor
ordinance there are no available licenses and with the proposed con-
struction of shopping centers., questions have been raised as to the
availability of licenses for packaged goods and for restaurants.
Discussion followed.
President Thompson directed the Village Manager to place the dis-
cussion of the liquor control ordinance on the agenda for January 13th.
7. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that at present we do not have a business
license ordinance and that he feels that the Village should have the
control of licensing the various organizations which do business in
the Village. President Thompson outlined the proposed ordinance.
Discussion followed.
8. RESOLUTION #R-69-1 NAMING WHEELING/BUFFALO GROVE AREA AS
COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER
President Thompson stated the discussion on the business license
ordinance will be set aside so that the Board may hear from
Mr. David Lechtner of Title III. President Thompson then read
Resolution #R-69-1 which is a resolution naming the Wheeling/Buffalo
Grove area as the Community Education Development Center in the
State of Illinois. Mr. Lechtner stated that this resolution would
be an honor bestowed upon the community and is simply a matter of
recognition not contingent upon financial support.
1482
1/6/69
Trustee Felten moved that Resolution ##R-69-1 be tabled until the
next Board meeting. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Discussion
followed. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Felten, Thorud, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson
The Motion carried.
9. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
President Thompson asked that the Board go over the proposed business
license ordinance and be ready to again discuss it on January 20th.
The President asked the Village Manager to write the Trustees absent
from the meeting and let them know what has been discussed.
10. SALARY FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEES
President Thompson explained his reasons for desiring an increase in
the salaries for the Trustees. He stated that it was his proposal
to increase the Trustees ' salaries from $7. 50 a meeting to $15.00 a
meeting which would give the Trustees a maximum salary of $60.00 a
month. Trustee Huxhold stated that he feels it would be in line to
raise the Trustees ' pay to $15.00 a meeting but feels that the Board
should wait until there is a full complement present. Trustee Thorud
stated that he would recommend that the salaries for the Trustees be
increased effective in 1971 to $25.00 per meeting. Discussion
followed.
11. PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that the Village Manager has drawn up a
personnel and administration ordinance for discussion by the Board.
Discussion followed.
The President appointed the following committee to look over the
personnel and administration ordinance: the President, the Village
Attorney, the Village Manager, Trustee Huxhold and Trustee Gleeson.
Trustee Thorud asked that this committee present their findings in
1483
1/6/69
writing a day or two prior to the February 3rd meeting.
12. ADDITIONAL CLERICAL HELP FOR CLERK' S OFFICE
President Thompson stated that the Village Clerk has requested
authorization to spend up to $150.00 to hire additional clerical
help during the Vehicle Sticker season. Trustee Felten moved that
the Board authorize the expenditure up to $150.00 for additional
clerical help for the Clerk' s office during the Vehicle Sticker
season. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and upon roll call,
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Felten, Thorud, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Gleeson
The motion carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Huxhold moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee
Thorud seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 10: 50 P.M.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1969
Village esident