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1967-02-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes • A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1967, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. In the absence of President Farrington and Trustee Huxhold, Trustee Weiskopf called the meeting to order atapproximately 8:20 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: Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: President Farrington, Trustee Huxhold Resigned: Trustee Palmer Trustee Weiskopf read MFT Warrant #14. Trustee Marsh moved that MFT Warrant #14, in the amount of $5, 631.02 be approved for payment. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Weiskopf then read Waterworks Warrant #6. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Waterworks Warrant #6 in the amount of $8, 389. 59 be approved for payment. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion andit carried unanimously. Trustee Lewis gave the Police & Traffic Committee report. He stated there were several appointments to be made but would be held until Mr. Farrington was present. In addition, representatives of the Alcott PTA presented a proposal indicating their willingness to sponsor for the remainder of the school year, 2 crossing guards, one on the Northeast corner of Raupp and Bernard and one on the Northeast corner of Rosewood and Bernard. Discussion followed. Questions of insurance responsibility, duties involved, and jurisdiction were discussed. They will be made employees of the Village under the Police Ordinance so that there will be insurance coverage . Investigation will be made into the use of MFT funds to pay the salary of the corssing guards in the o future. Trustee Lewis moved that as soon as insurance coverage is obtained and the names of the guards are known, the Village through its local PTA employ crossing guards at $2 .00 a hour. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. t U V The Finance Committee requested that all departments submit their budget requests as soon as possible. OLD BUSINESS Discussion was had regarding the annexation of the acreage owned by School District 214 on the Northeast corner of Dundee and Arlington Heights Roads. The School District stated they would be willing to annex their property to the Village provided certain conditions prevail, namely: 1. There are no tap on fees at the time construction begins for the water and sewer 2. That the building permit fees are waived 3 . That the utilities are sized adequately to handle the property. Trustee Marsh moved that the board request that the President inform School District #214 in writing that we feel their terms are acceptable and there will be no tap on fees or building permit fees and the engineer shall report on the adequacy of the lines . Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Discussion followed regarding the 22 acres of land on the Notthwest corner of Dundee and Arlington Heights Roads. Trustee Marsh moved that the board authorize publication of a public hearing on the zoning of the 22 acres to be held by the Plan Commission. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Discussion followed regarding a hearing for a pre-annexation agreement. The Attorney, Mr. Raysa, stated that since we have no pre-annexation agreement on file or none has been submitted, the hearing publication should not be made. Trustee Weiskopf read an ordinance providing for the insurance and disability benefits for the policemen. Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance 0-67-3 be approved as submitted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the vacation clause. Trustee Wilhelm stated the vacation should be mandatory, to be worked only with Village Board approval. The motion was held in abeyance until the Attorney could reword the clause. NEW BUSINESS Additional hours for voter registration in the Clerk ' s office were announced. It was also announced that the election was April 18th. ,� e Discussion then followed regarding the status of the Police Vehicles . Trustee Lewis stated that 714 and 710 are no longer operable and because of the emergency situation, he proceeded to get bids on a new tehicle. In talking to various departments, they found that the Dodge is a preferred vehicle. He stated that Ford and Chevy dealers would not consider taking the 2 cars in trade. Trustee Lewis then stated the following bids had been received: Grove Dodge $2239.88 Arlington Park Dodge 2160 .00 Dodge in St. Charles 1948.00 He stated these quotes on the vehicle are for a Polara, 383 v-8 Engine, 60 amp alternator, seat belts, power steering and power brakes and special suspension. Trustee Marsh then stated that he would not be in favor of such a purchase since a Police vehicle has to have certain specifications to met requirements and he would hesitate to approve such a purchase. He stated the car should have the special police package. Trustee Weiskopf stated that the emergency nature demands that serious consideration be given to the purchase. He stated since there is not an oversize engine, he did not think an oversize fan would be necessary. He stated shocks and brakes could be added as necessary. Trustee Lewis moved that we accept the lowest bid from Dodge in St. Charles with the equipment mentioned. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Weiskopf, Lewis NAYS: Trustees Marsh, Wilhelm The motion did not carry. Trustee Marsh suggested tht the list of specifications be drawn up and the bid readvertised for. The Attorney then presented the redrafted section of the Police Ordinance. Thereupon Trustee Weiskopf called for a roll call on the motion. On roll call the motion carried unanimously and Ordinance 0-67-3 was declared adopted. Trustee Weiskopf then read a Resolution adopting an application for annexation of certain lands to the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago. Trustee Marsh moved thatResolution R-67-3 be adopted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. l ) The Village Attorney stated he wouldhave the Ordinances calling for the election for the Police Pension Fund and Police and Fire Commission as well as the Municipal Building Bond Issue for the next meeting. St. Jude' s Children Research Hospital requested permission for a teenage March on September 17th within the Village. Trustee Wilehlm moved that permission be granted and fees be waived. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Discussion followed regarding the stop order for permits and occupancy of homes due to the pollution from the sanitary sewers. Mr. Rodeck stated that the situation had been corrected. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board direct the engineer to check the contents of the flow and if in his estimation it is abating that the ban on permits be lifted and that lab tests be submitted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Marsh, Wilhelm NAYS: Trustees Lewis, Weiskopf Trustee Weiskopf then changed his vote to an aye to terminate the apparent deadlocked discussion. There being no further business and no questions from the audience, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, l?,(2 Villa e erk /6 ,