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1967-03-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1028 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, MARCH 22 , 1967 , AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. In the absence of President Farrington, Trustee Huxhold called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 30 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag . Trustee Weiskopf moved that in the absence of the Clerk, Andrea Witt be named Clerk Pro-tem for the meeting. Trustee Marsh seconded and the vote was carried unanimously. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: President Farrington RESIGNED: Trustee Palmer Trustee Weiskopf stated that the Finance Committee has all the new budget requests except the one from the Village Clerk and the President. His committee would appreciate receiving these budgets as soon as possible. Trustee Huxhold brought up the matter of raising the Clerk ' s salary and asked Trustee Weiskopf if the Finance Committee had discussed the subject. Trustee Weiskopf stated that at an informal meeting of the Committee it was decided that there are funds available for a raise in the Clerk ' s salary and also for an extra policeman. OLD BUSINESS Trustee Huxhold read Ordinance 0-67-11, an ordinance annexing a school site for District 214. There is no public hearing required for this annexation at the present time. Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance 0-67-11 be passed as read with Trustee Weiskopf seconding. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS: NONE �✓x 1 1029 Trustee Huxhold stated that the ordinance calling for a special election on the proposed municipal building must be passed tonight. He and Trustee Weiskopf read Ordinance 0-67-12 . Trustee Weiskopf moved that Ordinance 0-67-12 be approved as read. Trustee Wilhelm seconded. After some discussion, the roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS : NONE Trustee Huxhold introduced the matter of raising the Clerk' s salary from the present $1, 200 to $3,000. Trustee Weiskopf stated that the request came from President Farrington and that he would be the person most familiar with the Clerk' s duties . Trustee Weiskopf is not so sure that it should be raised so high. He would like to think about this for a week and make the decision at the next Board meeting on the 29th. It was the consensus of the Board that it should wait until the next meeting before making a final decision. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Huxhold read a letter from the Wheeling Youth Commission in which they request an audience with the Board on April 12 . Attached to the letter was an proposed ordinance to create a Youth Commission that they would like passed. After discussing whether it would be better to meet with them at the time they request or wait until the new Board is seated after the election in April, Trustee Wilhelm moved that the matter be tabled until the first regular meeting after the election. Trustee Lewis seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. The Clerk was directed to write a letter explaining the reason for the delay. Trustee Weiskopf stated that a health plan for the Police Department has been approved and he would like to know how many men have signed up for it. Trustee Lewis stated that they will probably Y have another session with the agent in the next week or so to clear up any questions the men may have. He hopes to have them signed up at the end of that time. 1030 Trustee Huxhold read a letter from Jack Siegal, the attorney for Levitt & Sons in which it was stated that our zoning ordinance does not permit building of model homes in single family resi- dential areas and also no signs . Trustee Marsh moved that the request for variation on the zoning ordinance be referred to the Plan Commission. Trustee Lewis seconded. Alex Stasal announced that the next meeting that this could be taken up at would be April 27th, and he would put it on their agenda. On roll call, the motion carrie d unanimously. Trustee Huxhold then read a letter from the Fire & Safety Com- mittee. They are asking that no parking for fire lanes be enforced on the lane leading from the Park Building to Raupp Blvd. , in front of the shopping center and in front of the bowling alley. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the Plan Commission might be able to put something into our sub- division regulations and the Fire & Safety Committee might look into fire regulations. Trustee Marsh then moved that the Board allow no parking signs on the driveway leading from the Park Building to Raupp Blvd. It was seconded by Trustee Wilhelm and passed unanimously. As far as the shopping center and bowling alley are concerned, the owners of both will be asked to allow no parking in front of their establishments as it really creates hazards with all kinds of cars parked, and it would be to their own advantage to enforce this . Chief Winter of the Fire Department stated that there is some- thing the people should be made aware of before it becomes a big problem. He stated that a lot of Buffalo Grove will not be covered by our Fire Department because they only handle what is in Wheeling Fire District. It seems that some areas of Buffalo Grove are in other fire districts, and this could become very confusing when the land is built up with houses . Trustee Wilhelm stated that after our Fire Department becomes active, the owners of any land outside of the Wheeling Fire District could petition out of their present district and petition into Wheeling District. This would pertain to Levitt & Sons . Mr. Raysa will check into this with Jack Siegal. Trustee Lewis announced that the Police Department has had an offer from one of its reservists to work from midnight to 7 :00 A.M. five nights a week. Sgt. Richard Ball requests a salary 1031 of $50 .00 a week. Trustee Marsh then stated that Sgt. Ball is a very competent policeman who has served for several years and has done an excellent job. Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize the employment of Sgt. Ball on the basis of part-time permanent policeman at a salary of $50.00 per week. Trustee Lewis seconded and on roll call the motion was passed unanimously. Trustee Lewis stated that Mr. Tosch, the owner of the building that the Police Department is renting in, has requested that the Village Board furnish carpeting in the 3 rooms the Police use. This would cost $60 .00 per room or a total of $180.00 for the 3 rooms. Trustee Marsh stated that carpeting is the poorest choice for the floors of a Police Department that he has ever heard of. He feels it would be a foolish expenditure. He stated that if the request was for something that could be kept clean, like tile or linoleum, he would consider it. Trustee Weiskopf stated that he would not like to answer to a taxpayer who wanted to know why the Police Station had carpeting. Trustee Marsh moved the request for installation of carpeting be denied. Trustee Wilhelm seconded, and on roll call the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Raysa stated that we still have a suit pending against the Village on pollution of the stream and the use of the pond. The test from the sanitary district indicates that there is no pollution in the stream. Mr. Raysa will try to persuade Mr. Sachs to dismiss the suit. Mr. Raysa stated that the Board members had received the interim report of Consoer Townsend. He stated a meeting has been set for tomorrow between all the parties involved, and he would like the Board to pass a resolution which would allow him and President Farrington to sit down and discuss price without making any committments . Mr. Raysa would like to find out the minimum the Utility will take. Trustee Huxhold read the resolution. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Resolution R-67-4 be approved as read, with Trustee Wilhelm seconding. Mr . Raysa stated he expects the com- plete report from Consoer Townsend very shortly. Trustee Marsh stated that this is not a resolution authorizing the individuals to extend an offer to the Utility, it merely allows them to sit down and discuss the situation. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS : NONE /7_ ;/ 1032 Trustee Wilhelm stated that he has a bill in the amount of $711. 12 from Country Service for snow plowing. This was for plowing in Cambridge Countryside on January 26, 29, 30 and February 1 and 6 . Trustee Wilhelm stated that a contract had been let with another firm at the beginning of the year. Country Service has told him that someone called them to plow in Cambridge. As he is not able to find out who authorized Country Service to plow, there is some question as to whether the bill should be paid. *Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board pay $711.12 to Country Service with Trustee Marsh seconding. During the following discussion, it was brought out that if this bill is paid it would set a precedent and anyone could authorize any kind of service and have the bill sent to the Village for payment. On roll call the motion was defeated unanimously. Mr . Raysa stated that the bill should be sent back to Country Service and they should be told that we feel we have no liability. As there were no questions from the audience, Trustee Marsh moved that the meeting be adjourned until next Wednesday, March 29th. Trustee Weiskopf seconded and it was carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Clerk Pro-tem Time: Approx. 10 :00 P.M. Correction: Trustee Wilhelm made the motion.