1966-02-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 836
MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK
AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 1966, AT THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE,
( , ILLINOIS.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8: 30 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, Palmer
ABSENT: None
President Farrington then stated that since the people from
"FOR" had not yet arrived, the meeting would proceed along
agenda lines until such time and when the representatives
appeared, they would be allowed to make their presentation.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the minutes of the meeting of January
20th be approved. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and on
roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Huxhold
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #97 . Trustee Weiskopf moved
Warrant #97 in the amount of $8,840. 90 be approved for payment.
Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Marsh moved the Board send an invoice to the Glen
( ) Grove Company for $200 .00 for 1/2 of the legal fee for service
v in having the suit dismissed. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the
motion and on roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustee Marsh
NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer
Mr. Raysa, Village Attorney, stated he did not think it was
part of Glen Grove Company' s liability to pay 1/2 the fee
since they were also represented by counsel.
837
Trustee Weiskopf then read Warrant MFT #13 . Trustee Wilhelm
moved that Warrant MFT #13 in the amount of $675 . 50 be approved
for payment. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Martin McHugh, Treasurer then gave his monthly report. Cash
in bank at the end of January was $19, 891. 91, MFT Allotment
$72, 789.82. Receipts for January were $5 , 726. 14.
Chief Page then gave his monthly report. Total hours logged
by the Department were 1689 which included trips to Family
Court, Mental Health Clinic, and the Department participated
in two shooting matches .
Wayne L. Winter, Fire Chief than gave his monthly report.
There was no report from the Park
Plan Commission Chairman was not present so action on his
verbal report to the Village President will be deferred until,
his return.
Derek Palmer, Chairman of Public Improvement Committee stated
the extension of Raupp North is to be referred to the Board
of Local Improvements for action and discuss On of the
Engineer ' s report.
OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington then introduced Donald Frey of the
Foundation for Freedom and Democracy in Community Life and
gave him the floor to introduce the remainder of his group
and make his presentation. He outlined a five point program
as specific aids for making Communities "equal opportunity
housing communities" . His five points were (1) affirmatize,
(2) socialize, (3) factualize, (4) legalize, (5) dramatize.
Following his presentation, President Farrington stated he was
sure their group would meet with an abundant amount of success .
He stated there is no particular answer to the question Mr.
Frey asked "what are we going to do about equal opportunity
housing" since time is required to digest what was presented
but assured Mr. Frey his presentation did snot fall on deaf
ears . The meeting was recessed at 9:40 P.M.
Meeting was reconvened at 10: 10 P.M. Mr. Frey distributed
literature and thanked the Board and the members of the Community
in attendance for their attention. The FOR Committee then left.
f3r1
838
President Farrington then asked that Trustee Marsh report on
his search into further ways of fund acquisition. Trustee
Marsh stated that much to his chagrin there are not many ways
of revenue acquisition available which would produce immediately.
He stated he stronglyadvocates the forming of a Park District
which would release ' _general fund' funds for other uses within
the Village. He stated though he, himself, does not like the
idea, the only way to gain additional revenue, immediately,
would be through a Utility Tax. He stated, however, he would
add that said tax would be removed when the real estate tax
revenue was sufficient to provide the funds necessary for
Village services .
Various members of the audience, Citizens of the Village, then
spoke for and against a Utility Tax. Following much discussion,
Trustee Marsh moved the Board instruct the Attorney to prepare
the necessary documents to form a park district in accordance
with State Statutes . He then amended his motion to include
obtaining necessary information to disannex from Rural Park
District. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Palmer
NAYS: Trustee Lewis
Trustee Marsh then moved that a Utility Tax of 5% be imposed
on the residents of Buffalo Grove effective May 1st to run
for a period of two (2) years, utilities to include, telephone,
electric, gas and water . Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion.
Trustee Weiskopf moved to table the motion. Trustee Palmer
seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Lewis, Palmer
NAYS : Trustees Marsh, Wilhelm
Trustee Weiskopf stated he would have figures available at the
next meeting to determine whether borrowing on tax anticipation
warrants would suffice until real estate taxes come in.
President Farrington then stated that John Hooper, Village
Engineer, had had a meeting with the County and they agree to
begin construction on or about June 1st on Buffalo Grove
Road. It will be done in stages, up to Bernard and then up
to St. Mary ' s Parkway.
839
President Farrington then read Resolution R-66-4 being a
resolution authorizing the Board of Local Improvements to
take the necessary preliminary steps to commence such special
assessment proceedings as necessary to improve Raupp Blvd
North. Trustee Weiskopf moved Resolution R-66-4 be approved.
Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that a letter be sent to the Kildeer
School District requesting that they pay the attorney' s fees
incurred in the suit. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and
on roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer
NAYS: Trustee Wilhelm
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Marsh then stated that the Board should seriously
consider appointing a Village Prosecutor to handle court
dates once a month since the Attorney has other work to perform
on behalf of the Village and this is only an added burden.
President Farrington then stated that at the request of the
Plan Commission Chairman, he will appoint Norman Kortus to
another one year term on the Plan Commission. Trustee Weiskopf
moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded
that motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated the Attorney had been
instructed to prepare an Ordinance approving cost of acquiring
land and approving plans and specifications and cost of con-
struction of a Municipal Building. He stated, however, if such
a referendum is approved it would not necessarily mean it would
go through. He stated if something were to happen between now
and the time construction would begin influencing the necessity
of such a building, it would change everyone ' s thinking considerably.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that he felt the Board should do their
part to 'begin such a project.
Thereupon, President Farrington read Ordinance 0-66-2 approving
cost of acquisition of land and approving plans and specifi-
cations and cost of a Municipal Building, estimated at $250,000.00 .
Trustee Weiskopf moved Ordinance 0-66-2 be approved. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
840
President Farrington then read a letter of resignation from
the Police Department of Harry J. Harlin, He stated with
regret and Board concurrence, he would accept the resignation.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington extended thanks to Mr. Harlin for the years
`v} of service he gave the Village.
Thereupon, President Farrington appointed George Krug, as
Chairman of the Plan Commission, for another one year term.
Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee
Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There being no further business and no questions from the
1 audience, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned.
Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
i
(L-VA_-(6t '-/' — i j( _ ,.S .,,4k_
Villge Clerk
Time: Approx. Midnight
f '/C