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1967-04-26 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1048 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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1967 , AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD„., BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 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: President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis Trustee Palmer resigned. Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of April 12th be approved. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated that a correction should be made regarding the payment of the snow plowing bill - it is to be paid from Vehicle Sticker and Road and Bridge Fund rather than General Fund. He also questioned the vote on the motion that an amendment be drawn to the Ordinance providing for the salary of the Village Clerk. Trustees Huxhold and Marsh concurred that they had cast a nay vote rather than the Aye as was recorded. Thereupon, Trustee Marsh amended his motion to include the corrections. Trustee Wilhelm amended his second. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously. There being no committee reports the meeting proceeded to Old Business . OLD BUSINESS President Farrington read a report from the Zoning Board of Car/ Appeals (Doc. #67-04) recommending approval of the request for variation of Richard J. Brown for Lot 84 in Cambridge Country- side. It is a variation of Article X, Sec. 6.91 and 6.4.2. Trustee Marsh moved the variation be granted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On roll call vote the motion carried unan- imously. -�D 4 4 1049 The Clerk was then directed to open the bids received for the Well House, Phase I. They were as follows: Ray T. Meyer Plumbing Co. , Northbrook, Illinois Plumbing $8, 675 .00 - Bond accompanied bid Oman & Giden, Inc. , Northfield, Illinois ( Concrete $7 , 113 .00 - Certified check v Northwestern Heating & Plumbing, Evanston, Illinois Excavation $ 4,050 .00 Concrete 5,630 .00 Plumbing 15,450 .00 Electrical 3,020 .00 Masonry 850 .00 Carpentry 2,400 .00 31,400 .00 Total Bid Bond accompanied bid Clearbrook Plumbing Co. , Mt. Prospect, Illinois Excavation $1,800 .00 Concrete 2, 514. 50 Plumbing 9, 200.00 Electrical 1, 500 .00 Masonry & Carpentry- - - 3,480.00 18,494.50 Total bid Check accompanied bid Zemon Construction Co. , Inc. , Elk Grove, Illinois Concrete $7 , 600 .00 Masonry 980.00 Check in amount $900 .00 accompanied bid Peter H. Smith Co. , Chicago, Illinois Plumbing $10, 742 .00 - Bond accompanied bid Mid America Electric Co. , Inc. , Palatine, Illinois V Electrical $3, 511 .00 = Bond accompanied bid Trustee Marsh moved the bids be referred to the Village Engineer for review to be reported back at the next Board meeting. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS : None 1050 Discussion followed regarding the condition of the gates on Bernard Drive. Trustee Marsh moved that the surety under the bond be notified that the Buffalo Utility has failed to comply with the ordinance regarding restoration of the damage done on the corner of Bernard and Buffalo Grove Roads. Trustee Wilhelm stated that the gates had been fixed during the day and he felt since they were making an honest effort, weather permitting, to get the job done as well as restoring the parkways and driveways, he did not think the surety should be notified. Trustee Huxhold then questioned acting Chief Frank Harth regarding the warning received by the Village during tornado allerts. Cheif Harth stated we are notified by the State Police of all funnel clouds sighted in the area and when the direction of travel is toward the Village, the Police had used the PA system on the cars to go throughout the Village to warn the people. Trustee Huxhold felt the Safety Committee and the Fire Department should meet to discuss a plan to be worked on between the Police and Fire Depart- ments should such a disaster occur. Trustee Lewis commented that we are the only Village in the surrounding area that receives such service from its Police Department. President Farrington then asked that Village Attorney, Richard Raysa, give an up-to-date report regarding the litigation with the Utility Company. Mr. Raysa stated that the Buffalo Utility has filed an appeal in the Appellate Court and we have until May 5th to answer their brief. At that time, they are given an additional 14 days to answer our brief. The matter will then be set for oral argument. Mr. Raysa stated that we will go in and ask the Court to advance oral argument in the matter since it is a form of emergency. He stated he would hope a decision could be handed down by the middle of June. Upon further questioning, Mr. Raysa stated that should the Appellate Court rule in our favor, they can go to the Supreme Court on appeal, but he does not feel they will be granted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that preliminary plans have been received from Levitt & Sons for the Lake County portion of their development. Trustee Wilhelm moved the plans be referred to the /( 1051 Plan Commission for study and recommendation. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The plans were given to Alex Stasal, Chairman of the Plan Commission. It was stated that Village Engineer, John Hooper, had the engineering data concerning the area. A letter from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #981, was then read requesting permission to conduct their annual Poppy Day sale within the Village on May 19th and May 20th. Trustee Huxhold moved that we allow them to conduct their Poppy Day on May 19th and 20th and that the fee required by ordinance be waived. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A letter from the Northeastern Metropolitan Area Plan Commission was then read which gave a brief summary of the work of the Commission during the past year. It was also a request for the annual donation received from various municipalities . The donation is governed by population and the Village of Buffalo Grove was listed in the $100 .00 to $150.00 range. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the sum of $150.00 be authorized by the Board to be sent to the NEMAPC. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Wilhelm moved that the Board authorize the purchase of a hydrant meter for the purpose of metering water on our lines, for the sum of $285.00 Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. It was further moved by Trustee Wilhelm that the Board authorize the sum of $200 .00 for the purchase of cloth reproduction and base sheets of maps to keep track of the water lines. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Weiskopf was then recognized and related a humorous story about Christopher Columbus, emplasizing the fact that the new Board should set a course and follow it. 1052 The Clerk was then instructed to open the Tally Sheets from the election of April 18th for the purpose of the canvass . The Tally Sheets on the 3 propositions were opened first. The results were as follows: Municipal Building: Precinct #1 269 - Yes 281 - No Precinct #2 500 - Yes 573 - No Total 769 - Yes 854 - No President Farrington announced that the Referendum was defeated by a total of 73 votes. Police Pension Fund: Precinct #1 415 - Yes 130 - No Precinct #2 317 - Yes 115 - No Total 732 - Yes 245 - No President Farrington announced that the proposition for a Police Pension Fund carried by 487 votes . Police & Fire Commission: Precinct #1 451 - Yes 95 - No Precinct #2 444 - Yes 92 - No Total 895 - Yes 187 - No President Farrington announced that the proposition for the establishment of a Police & Fire Commission carried by 708 votes. The canvass of the votes cast for the positions of Village Presi- dent, Village Clerk, and three Village Trustees then took place. The results were as follows: Prec. #1 Prec. #2 Total Donald J. Thompson, Village President 321 288 609 Arlie L. Page, Village President 223 240 463 Dorothy C. Hopkins, Village Clerk 297 278 575 Celia A. Smith, Village Clerk 171 132 303 ( Carol Moore, Village Clerk 62 99 161 Robert Gleeson , Village Trustee 266 224 490 Jack A. Lane, Village Trustee 188 184 372 Allan G. Thorud, Village Trustee 238 220 458 James H. Arnold, Village Trustee 195 167 362 Bernard E. Mayer, Village Trustee 25 24 49 Correction:1Precinct #2 231 - Yes 292 - No. Total 500 - yes 573 - No. 1053 Prec. #1 Prec . #2 Total Kenneth J. Felten, Village Trustee 237 268 505 Donald R. Duvall, Village Trustee 158 144 302 George E. Krug, Village Trustee 100 105 205 Henry M. Cimaglio, Jr. , Village Trustee 193 200 393 l - Olga Bluhm, Village Clerk (write-in) 1 0 1 Thereupon President Farrington read Resolution R-67-8 declaring the winners of the election. Trustee Huxhold moved that Res olution R-67-8 be adopted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The newly elected officials then stepped forward to receive their notification of Election. Trustee Huxhold then stated he wished to comment on the article in the newspaper written by one of the defeated candidates which indi- cated the judges were unfair in their tally of the votes. He stated he thought they were very fair, as he was a watcher in one of the precincts and further stated that the job of judge is time consuming and difficult for the amount of remuneration they receive and felt such a statement was uncalled for. Trustee Marsh added the comment that it was probably made before the election. Village President elect, Donald J. Thompson, and Village Clerk elect, Dorothy C. Hopkins then present Public Official Bonds in the amount of $3,000 .00 to the Board for Approval. Trustee Weiskopf moved the bonds be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Village Clerk, Rosalie Kaszubowski then administered the oath of office to Kenneth J. Felten, Robert F. Gleeson and Allan G. Thorud as Village Trustees and they took their places on the Board. The oath of office was then administered to Donald J. Thompson as Village President and he took his place. The oath of office of Village Clerk was then administered to Dorothy C. Hopkins and the official Village Seal was given into her custody 1054 by outgoing Village Clerk, Rosalie L. Kaszubowski. Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, President Farrington and Clerk Kaszubowski then took their places in the audience as private citizens and the new board continued with the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Villag C rk The meeting of the newly elected officials proceeded. President Donald Thompson made an acceptance speech. Trustee Felten pro- posed a summer park program and moved that the board accept it. There was no second to the motion. Trustee Lewis stated this proposal was received by him and thought it was premature. Trustee Lewis made a motion that we table Trustee Felten' s motion until we know where we stand. It was seconded by Trustee Wilhelm. Trustee Huxhold stated Trustee Lewis ' motion was out of order as there had been no second to the original motion. Trustee Gleeson made a motion and it was seconded by Trustee Wilhelm that the proposal of Trustee Felten' s be put under study by the Park Commission. The motion carried unanimously. Trustee Felten stated that in his opinion we are late getting started on the summer park program. Trustee Wilhelm stated that he thought highly of the previous village board and felt it would be a pleasure to work with the new board. He made a motion that the board retire the President ' s Gavel and present it to outgoing President William Farrington. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. While a formal roll call was not taken, it was a unanimous feeling that this gesture be made. William Farrington stated that the gavel was originally given to the village by Chester Bochniack and felt that it right- fully belonged to the Office of the President and not to any one individual. Trustee Wilhelm moved that we adjourn the meeting. Trustee Felten Seconded the motion. 1055 Mr. George Krug from the audience, asked to make a statement. Trustee Wilhelm withdrew the motion before the board. Mr. Krug stated that he was offering his services to the village in any capacity needed. Trustees Lewis and Huxhold made speeches praising the work of the old board and welcoming the new board. Trustee Lewis pre- sented a placque to each of the outgoing members of the board. Trustee Huxhold made a motion that we adjourn the meeting to the evening of May 3, 1967 . Trustee Wilhelm seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. President Thompson stated the meeting was adjourned until May 3, 1967 . Respectfully submitted, Village Clerk Approximately 9:45 P.M. / h_