1966-04-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 860
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK
AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1966, AT THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILL.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:15 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
Engineer John D. Hooper and Attorney Richard G. Raysa were also
also present.
Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1966
be approved as submitted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and
it was ;unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf then read Warrant #99. Following questions
on several items of expenditures, Trustee Weiskopf moved that
Warrant #99 in the amount of $4,863.00 be approved for payment.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Martin McHugh then gave the Treasurer's report. Receipts
for March were $7,693 .06. Cash in bank at the end of March
was $18, 445 .30.
In the absence of Chief Page, Trustee Marsh reported that there
were 76 logged complaints handled, 2 circuit courts attended,
1 juvenile court in Lake County and 1 juvenile Court in Cook
County, as well as Family Court.
Chief Wayne Winter then gave the Fire Department report.
A total of 249 hours were spent in training and business meetings.
The Lake and Cook County Fireman's Association meetings were
also attended.
Discussion followed regarding the status of our own Fire Department.
Chief Winter stated that the Chief in Wheeling has told him
they are going to leave the Rural District just as soon as they
can and urged that Buffalo Grove make all strides forward to
forming their own department. He stated that Chief Koeppen felt
they are ready to be their own department and that the Rural
District is on "our side" but Chief Winter has been unable to have a
meeting with the District Trustees to get their final decision.
Also, the Fire Department must have someplace to operate from.
There being no representative of the Plan Commission present,
John Hooper stated that there is to be a public hearing on the
8th regarding the special use of the Golf Course and surrounding
area in Arlington Hills. ' He stated Mr. Friedman informed him
that the final plat of the Cook County portion will be ready by
Monday evening.
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Jeremy Brown of the Park Commission stated that the movies were
stopped in March because of poor attendance and hds lack of time.
He also stated that sand and clay will be needed to fill in the
infields and the major league diamond will have to be repaired.
Finance Committee had no specific report except to remind all
departments to get their budget requests for the next fiscal
year submitted.
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Public Improvement Committee Chairman stated that the Village of
Arlington Heights is going to sweep St. Mary's Parkway, Crestview
Terrace and Bernard Drive on Saturday. They will notify the
Chief of Police so that the cars can be moved.
Engineer John Hooper stated that the Bridge over the Creek could
be finished by late summer if there are no unreasonable delays.
Trustee Palmer stated a final decision on the extension of Raupp
Blvd. North will be held up until it is definitely established
that County Line Road will go through and a "hook-up" will be
feasible.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion was had on the necessity of a business license ordinance
and the reasons why the food and food establishment ordinance was
not yet acted upon.
Engineer John Hooper stated he will have the zoning ordinance
reprinted.
Mr. Raysa stated he has the petition ready for circulation to
disannex from the Rural Park District. All that is lacking
are several legals which he requested the Clerk supply. He
further stated that he will prepare a comparison of an appointed
park board vs an elected park board.
Trustee Marsh then questioned what is required to disannex from
the Library District. Mr. Raysa stated statute does not provide
for disconnection from a Library District.
Engineer Hooper then stated that because of the equipment operators
strike, the windening of Buffalo Grove Road will be delayed.
He stated that no one will bid on the job until there is a
settlement.
President Far±ington then questioned the feasibility of billing
the Village of Wheeling for that portion of the curb that will
lie within their Village limits. Mr. Raysa stated MFT funds could
be used for public improvement of roadways even though it is
in another Village. He stated Wheeling could be billed but they
probably would not pay.
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NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington then read a letter from Meersman and
Associates representing the owners of the parcel of property
across from the Bowling Alley, requesting rezoning from O&R
to B-4. The date for the hearing before the Plan Commission
was set for April 28th.
President Farrington then read a letter of resignation from
Sgt. Ray Karling of the Police Department adding that Mr.
Karling has given many years of service and asking that the
Police and Traffic Committee draft a suitable letter to Mr.
Karling. Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted.
Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a letter from the Mental Health
Association of Chicago asking permission to solicit and requesting
that a proclamation be passed. Trustee Weiskopf asked that
further information be gotten as to whether they are affiliated
with the local chapter of the Mental Health Association which
services all the surrounding area. He stated support should
be given to local assOciatica if they are not affiliated.
Trustee Wilhelm stated that a meeting should be had to
establish another site for a municipal building. It was stated
that since the topic is subject to negotiations, the meeting
should be an executive session.
The building commissioner then stated that he was questioned
as to whether the parking of campers and trailers in one's yard,
unoccupied, was allowable. It was determined that at the present
time the Zoning Ordinance does not restrict parking of trailers
which are unoccupied.
There being further business, Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting
be adjourned to April 14th at 8 :00 P.M. at the Municipal
Service Center, 150 N. Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
( ) Respectfully submitted,
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Village ler
Time:
Approx. 9:45 P.M.
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