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1966-05-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 873 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, HELD THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1966 AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. In the absence of President Farrington, Senior Trustee Huxhold called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :20 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegainc e to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf , Marsh, Iilhelm, Lewis , Palmer ABSENT: President Farrington Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #100. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Warrant #100 in the amount of $9,675.48 be approved for payment. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and on roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Martin J. McHugh then gave the Treasurer's report. Receipts for the month of April were $2,173.94, balance April, 1966 is $15,520.09 and there is an MFT accumulated allotment of $77 ,776.48. Chief Arlie L. Page, then gave the report of the Police Department. Hours worked during the month of April averaged 47. 2 per day. There were 121 complaints handled that required written reports . Trustee Marsh then stated that the Police Department has won a 1st place Marksman Trophy for Competitive Shooting in the North Suburban Police Pistol League and extended congratulations . He also stated the Department received a Citation for Achievement in Traffic Safety for 1964 from the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission. He added that we will not receive one for 1965 since there was a traffic fatality within the Village during the last year. Thereupon Trustee Marsh stated he wished to emphatically impress upon everyone that the Police will strictly enforce all traffic laws and ordinances so that we can strive for the lowerst accident rate ever. Trustee Marsh stated, however, that he is very dissatisfied with the way in which courts are handling violators, some of whom are constantly in court. He stated constant violators are being sent to traffic school and known criminals are being sent to social workers . He stated he feels it is time the courts begin to assist the police officers and more important the public by justice rather than by coddling violators and help prevent accidents and crime. Chief Winter then gave the Fire Department report. There were a total 6f 219 hours spent on meetings , training, and first aid courses. There was no formal Plan Commission report. 874 Park Commissioner, Jeremy Brown, stated the building will be painted shortly. The Church has volunteered the labor if the park gets the material. He stated they would also like to finish the patio so that it will be useable as a warming house during the winter ice skating season. Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Weiskopf , stated he will request a bid from the firm that has audited the books in the past years. He stated if the remainder of the board members desire to request bids from other firms, to please do so. Derek Palmer stated that the Public Improvement budget has been finalized and submitted to the Finance Committee. Discussion followed on repair of the hthle near the bridge in the Park. Mr. Palmer stated it is difficult to have it repaired because of the strike. It was suggested that some temporary remedy be determined since it was getting to be difficult to drive there. OLD BUSINESS A letter from John D. Hooper (Doc. #66-09) was then read, transmitting the vellum tracing of the plat, engineering drawings, engineers estimate of cost of improvements, letter of credit in amount of $814,079.44, and a check in the amount of $5,088.00 representing 1/2 of 1-1/4 per- cent of the cost of improvements and letter of committment concerning school and water plant sites from Arlington Hills Subdivision. He stated that he recommends the plat be signed by the Village since all requirements of the ordinances have been met. A letter from John D. Hooper (Doc. #66-07) was then read regarding engineering plans of the Unit 2 of Cambridge Countryside, recommending approval of said plans subject to payment of required fees and letters of credit. Corrected plans will be submitted per agreement with Spencer Dunham, engineer for R. J. Brown. Subsequently, a letter (Doc. #66-08) from Mr. Hooper was read regarding final approval of the plat of Unit 2. He stated he could not recommend approval because of the 'double' cul-de-sac on Sussex Court which he does not feel is good engineering or planning. Mr. Brown was recognized and stated that in the discussions with the Village and the Plan Commission is was the village' s desire not to LI have the street connect with existing streets in Wheeling and they therefore drew the plans in such a manner. In numerous discussions thepossibility of more cul-de-sacs was mentioned. He stated with this in mind, they prepared their final drawings and are now ready to have them approved and recorded. Mrs . Marceline Mathis of the Plan Commission stated that it was the unanimous recommendation of the Plan Commission to accept both the revised preliminary plat as well as Unit 2 of Cambridge Countryside. ( 17i 875 Trustee Weiskopf requested the Chair recess the meeting so that the Chairman of the Plan Commission could be called. Meeting was recessed at 9 :05 P.M. Meeting was reconvened at 9 :20 P.M. Mr. Krug, Chairman of the Plan Commission was present and stated that he had not been in attendance at the meeting because of prior commitments. He stated in view of the letter from Mr. Hooper he would ask that the Board refer the plan back to the Plan Commission for further study. Trustee Marsh then stated that in view of the fact that the plan commission had unanimously recommended approval (7 members present) he did not feel the extra time should be needed if the Board felt the Plan was in conformity with the ordinance. Mr. Brown stated that if the equipment strike is settled, they must begin construction again. He stated almost all of Unit I is sold and they must begin on Unit II, therefore, it is most urgent that the Plat be approved. He stated a 2 week delay is serious at this time. He stated the Plan Commission did unanimously approve the Plat. Thereupon Trustee Marsh moved the Board approval be given for Unit II in accordance with the Plan Commission recommendation given verbally, to be followed by a written confirmation. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motinn. Trustee Marsh amended his motion to include subject to payment of fees and submission of letters of credit. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the amended motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Wilhelm, 'Lewis NAYS: Trustees Weiskopf, Palmer Ordinance 0-66-7 being an Ordinance amending the Plumbing Code in relation to plastic pipe was then read. Trustee Wilhelm moved that Ordinance 0-66-7 be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, ;Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis , Palmer NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh Trustee Wilhelm then asked that the Village Attorney change the . Fire Department incorporation papers from a training unit to a �J fire fighting unit. Trustee Wilhelm also stated that starting May, 1967 , the Buffalo Grove Fire Department will be operating as a Department to cover this area. He stated the details are not yet worked out but this is certainly a culmination of a lot of effort of many people in the Village. He stated the details will be announced at a later date but he is sure many residents will be happy to know that we will have our own Fire Department. 125' 876 Mr. Bob Dinschel of the Jaycees then stated they would request approval to hold their annual Firework Display on the 4th of July this year as they have in the past. He stated they are anticipating just as large a crowd as last year and would like to know proper procedures to go through to make it another successful day. Trustee Marsh stated a written notice should be sent to the Chief of Police and proof of necessary insurance coverage submitted. John Hooper, Village Engineer, requested authorization from the Board to advertise for bids for the well. He stated the advertisement will include the statement that the owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Trustee Marsh moved the board authorize the Village Engineer to place an advertisement (public notice) for bids for the construction of Well 41 in the Village to be returned on June 1st no later than 4 o' clock, to be opened on June 2nd at 8 o' clock P.M. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Engineer Hooper then requested that authorization be given the President to execute the application to the Sanitary District for the outfall sewer. Trustee Weiskopf moved and Trustee Palmer seconded the motion that the execution of the application to the Sanitary District be authorized. On roll call vote the motion was unanimously carried. Discussion followed regarding the existing 8" line to the treatment plant of Buffalo Utility. Engineer Hooper stated the permit granted by the Illinois Commerce Commission to service the Brown subdivision calls for a 15" line. He suggested that steps be taken now to see that the line is installed properly rather than later. Trustee Marsh stated that perhaps a complaint should be registered with the Illinois Commerce Commission stating that any deviation from the plans approving a 15" line would be frowned upon by the Village. Thereupon, Trustee Palmer moved the Village Engineer be instructed to draft a letter to. the Illinois Commerce Commission witha copy to the Sanitary :later Board stating the Village' s position. Trustee 'treiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. There being no further business and no questions from the audience, Trustee dilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Trustee Marsh and unanimously carried. respectfully submitted, Village Cl k