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1966-03-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 855 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, MARCH 17, 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting was called 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 Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer ABSENT: Trustee Huxhold The Village Engineer was in attendance, the Village Attorney was absent. Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of 1/26, 2/3, 2/17, 2/24, and 3/3 be approved as submitted. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated that one page 842, a $ sign should be placed in front of the 8,000. Trustee Marsh amended his motion to include the correction, Trustee Palmer his second. On roll call the motion was unanimously carried. In the absence of Trustee Huxhold, Trustee Wilhelm stated there was no formal report from Fire & Health but an appoint- ment to be taken up under New Business. Trustee Marsh stated the primary discussion at the Police and Traffic Committee meeting was the new budget for the coming fiscal year. He stated that they are also going to revise their method of interviewing personnel, requiring that applications be filled out and fingerprints and security checks be gotten first. Trustee Weiskopf stated the 9 months expenditure on the budget will be available by next week. George Krug gave his report regarding the meetings held to review the preliminary plans for Arlington Hills in Buffalo Grove. It will be discussed under Old Business. 856 OLD BUSINESS The Food and Food Establishment Ordinance will be discussed at a joint committee meeting of the Fire and Health Committee and Police & Traffic Committee. Business License Ordinance is still in Committee. In the absence of the Village Attorney, there is no further action on the Zoning Ordinance pending information he was to gather. President Farrington then stated that since the last board meeting changes of events have taken place and property which has heretofore been assumed would become a part of Buffalo Grove was annexed to Wheeling. He stated this was apparently prompted because the Horchers did not want a sewerage treat- ment plant placed there and interpreted such a move as devaluation of the property. He stated that prior to the annexation he had taken the liberty to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Horcher, their daughter and son-in-law, to ascertain if it werepossible to remove the sewerage treatment plant from that site, would they then withdraw their petition from Wheeling. He stated it is obvious that he met with little success. He stated it has come into Wheeling with R-1 zoning but will not stay that way so at the present time there is no way of know- ing what is intended for theland use. Additionally, there are approximately 2 acres on the North side of Aptakisic Road, owned by two families who have also petitioned Wheeling for annexation. He stated this land has traditionally been a part of Old Buffalo Grove since time began and it would seem a shame for it to become part of Wheeling which is somewhat removed. He stated he is going to meet with one of the families to see if they would consider not annexing to Wheeling, and even if they do not wish to annex to Buffalo Grove to remain in a status quo position. He -stated ` J he does not know what success he will have. He stated apparently this mass exodus into Wheeling is being caused by Glen Grove which has to have sewer and water service. President Farrington then read the Plan Commission Report (Doc. #66-03) . In it they approved the preliminary plan with certain changes and requested permission to publish notice of a public hearing to rezone the golf course and surrounding apartment area as a planned development as set forth in Article VI of the Zoning Ordinance. 857 They approved a revision of the northern and southern school districts at their first meeting held on March 8th and the various school districts involved were represented. Trustee Marsh moved the Board authorize the Plan Commission to establish a Public Hearing on April 8th for the purpose of rezoning the golf course and surrounding area as an Planned Development. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the advantages of the planned development. On roll call the motion was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh moved the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and grant approval on the preliminary plat of the subdivision. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mr. Krug will contact the property owners involved informing them of thehearing. Trustee Marsh moved the position of Village Prosecutor be created. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Thereupon Trustee Marsh recommended the appointment of Joseph Taylor as Village Prosecutor for the Village at a sum of $25.00 per court session. President Farrington stated having had a chance to interview Mr. Taylor prior to the Board meeting, he will so appoint Mr. Taylor as Village Prosecutor to commence with the next court session, pending approval by the Board. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh moved the salary for the Village Prosecutor be established at $25.00 per circuit court session attended. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS Upon the recommendation of the Police and Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed Ronald Schaefer as probationary officer on the Police Department. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed, seconded by Trustee Weiskopf and unanimously carried. 858 Upon the recommendation of the Fire and Health Committee, President Farrington appointed Robert Gunther as a regular fireman, having completed his six months probation. Trustee Wilhelm moved the appointment be approved, seconded by Trustee Palmer and unanimously carried. President Farrington stated that at the request of Trustee Huxhold, he will remove Mr. Huxhold as Chairman of the Fire and Health Committee. Trustee Huxhold stated he wished to remain a member of the Committee but did not have the time necessary to be Chairman. Thereupon, President Farrington appointed Trustee Wilhelm as Chairman pending his acceptance. Trustee Wilhelm so accepted and there were no objections from the remaining board members. President Farrington then read a letter from the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (Doc. #66-04) seeking their annual voluntary appropriation from the Village. Trustee Wilehlm moved we honor the request of the NEIMAPC for an appropriation of $50 .00 . Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. A letter from St. Jude Children' s Hospital was then read requesting permission for a Teenage March Against Luekemia be held in the Village in September. Trustee Marsh moved permission be extended and the requirements of the solicitor ' s ordinance be waived. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mr. George Krug of the audience was then recognized and reminded the Board that there are approximately 2 acres of land in the North portion of Glen Grove that have been designated as the Raupp Memorial and he stated he felt there should be something started so that when the time comes, a decision will have been made as to what is intended for that area. Trustee Marsh stated perhaps it can be referred to the Community Council to submit suggestions to the Board as to how to use the area. President Farrington reminded the Board that the agreement states it be used as a library or related use. President Farrington then stated that the Attorney had been instructed to institute condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of the land for a sewerage treatment plant. He stated in lieu of what has happened, he instructed the Attorney to hold up on the proceedings. He stated whether the Board 859 allows him to continue at a later date is something else but under the conditions existing, there may be room for more thinking. There being no further business and no further questions from the audience, Trustee Weiskopf moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, Vil ag Clerk Time: Approx. 9: 10 P.M.