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1966-07-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 901 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, JULY 7 , 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8: 25 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 Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of 5/19, 5/26, and 6/2 be approved as submitted. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Martin J. McHugh then gave the Treasurer ' s report. Receipts for the month of June were $6, 933 .06. Cash in bank as of June 30th is $21, 385 .77 and MFT accumulated amount is $81, 581.67 . In the absence of Chief Page, Officer Frank Harth gave the report. Total hours worked were 1664 or 55 .4 man hours per day. There were 92 complaints handled requiring a written report, 2 training classes held and officers made trips to 4 separate courts . Chief Wayne Winter then gave the Fire Department report. Hours worked by the men were 666 consisting of business meeting, barn burning, practice and training sessions . Chief Winter then invited all the board and residents of the Village to their annual Frontier Days. President Farrington stated he wished to compliment the Fire Department on the Frontier Days Book that they pre- pared, stating it was very well done. Park Commissioner Brown stated that there will be a 6-week program on special activities and the balance of the sum- mer the park will be open. Children can check out equip- ment to use during the day. 902 Finance Committee had no formal report since there was a Board meeting on their meeting night. Derek Palmer, Public Improvement Chairman, then stated that sidewalk repair bids are being sought at this time. c.../ OLD BUSINESS At the request of the Village Clerk, President Farrington appointed Mrs. Andrea Witt, deputy Clerk. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed, seconded by Trustee Wilhelm. On roll call the motion carried unanimously. John Hooper then stated that the new bridge over the creek on Raupp will probably not be a reality until Spring. Discussion followed regarding bonding for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc . , in areas where such improvements are not yet in. John Hooper stated that the improvements will be in long before all the homes are constructed and felt that the bond should be required to insure if they are damaged, they will be replaced. It was the considered opinion of the Board of Trustees that the requiring of the bond be followed as required by ordinance. President Farrington then read a letter from John Hooper (Doc. #66014) recommending that the contract for the proposed construction of Buffalo Grove Road be awarded to Milburn Brothers Inc. , subject to the letting of the contract by the Cook County Highway Department for their portion of the work. He also submitted a tabulation of the bids received. Thereupon Trustee Weiskopf moved that the President be authorized to enter into a contract with Milburn Brothers, Inc. for the construction on Buffalo Grove Road subject to the letting of the bids by the County. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as fol- lows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer NAYS : None y`. 903 President Farrington then read a proposed ordinance regu- lating abandoned, non-operating and wrecked vehicles . Trustee Marsh stated the Police and Traffic Committee had reviewed the ordinance and recommended that a minimum fine as well as a maximum fine be established and that in Section 4 the time limit be 72 hours . Thereupon Trustee Marsh moved Ordinance 0-66-14, being an Ordinance regulating Abandoned, Non-Operating and Wrecked Vehicles, be approved as amended. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and on roll call the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then read a report from the Plan Commission (Doc. #66-15) on a special meeting had to review a request for a variation to the fence ordinance by Mr. and Mrs. Fredric W. Klatt, 1 Red Oak Court in the Village. He stated the owners submitted a plan showing where they would like to erect their fence which would be in violation of Section 2 of the fence ordinance. It was the Plan Commission' s recommendation, however, that the fence be allowed along the building set back line South-East to the arc of the cul-de-sac as shown on their plan. Discussion followed regarding the hardships involved when there is a corner lot to be fenced. Following dis- cussion Trustee Wilhelm moved that the board waive the provisions of Section 2 of the Fence Ordinance in accord- ance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated he would like to see the area in question before he could make a decision. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS : None ABSTAIN: Trustees Weiskopf, Palmer Trustee Wilhelm then stated that he feels there are some hedges and bushes in the Village built along the edge of lot lines that should be trimmed, even though we cannot regulate it by Ordinance. He stated they are so high that it is a traffic hazard. Trustee Marsh stated he agreed and that the Police Department is going to inform 77, _J 904 these people of the hazard they are creating. President Farrington then read a recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc. #66-16) , regarding a request for variation of setback requirement from a Mr. Stanley Knecht, 186 Forest Place in the Village. It was a unanimous decision of a quorum of the Board of Appeals members that the variation be granted. Trustee Marsh moved the board grant the variation in accordance with the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unani- mously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed Allan J. Cornell as regular reserve police having completed his 6 months probation. It was moved by Trustee Marsh and seconded by Trustee Weiskopf that the appointment be confirmed. On roll call the motion carried unanimously. President Farrington then read a letter from Salvatore Balsamo submitting plans for the apartment building in Unit 7 . Trustee Wilhelm moved the plans be referred to the Plan Commission. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. A letter from High School District #214 was then read which stated that before application for annexation is made, further information will be required such as police and fire protection, water and sewer provisions. President Farrington asked that John Hooper draft a letter regarding the sewer and water provisions to which the Village will add information regarding police and fire protection. Trustee Marsh then stated he has received information regarding an insurance program for the 3 fulltime employees the Village has. He will give each member a copy for their perusal prior to discussion at Board level. Presi- dent Farrington suggested the Police and Traffic Committee and the Finance Committee meet to discuss it. 905 President Farrington then stated that the Building Commissioner should contact Mr. Rosene to be sure that driveways are put in at his models before he sells them so that another problem does not arise regarding access to the house via a driveway. Trustee Palmer asked that the Police and Traffic Committee look into the feasibility of putting in a stop sign at Bernard and Cherrywood. Trustee Marsh stated it would be discussed at the meeting and invited all interested citizens to attend the Police & Traffic Committee meetings which are held on Tuesday evenings at the Field House. Attorney Raysa stated he would respectfully request that that the Appropriation Ordinance be prepared for passage and that he be given a copy prior to the date of passage. Mr. Raysa then stated he would like to make a report regarding the status of the Quo Warranto Suit. He stated Wheeling filed a Motion to Dismiss setting up various conditions. He stated the hearing was continued to the 25th of July. He stated Wheeling' s Attorney, Mr. Hamer, indicated that perhaps the Village would consider a compromise to permit the Village of Buffalo Grove to annex the 172 acres. He stated that the owner of the property South of Mr. Brown, approximately 80 acres, had petitioned for disannexation and did an "about-face" and decided to remain in Wheeling because he got the zoning he requested. He stated Wheeling' s Attorney said he would go back to the Board with recommendations and determine what their decision would be. Mr. Raysa then stated that Mr. Hamer had informed him that Mr. Moody, Wheeling' s Engineer, had tried to contact Mr. Hooper to no avail. President Farrington then stated that everyone knows that we have made ample pleas to the Village of Wheeling, even at 2 public meetings . There being no questions from the audience, but there being further business, Trustee Wilhelm moved the y' 7 906 meeting be adjourned to July 28th at the Municipal Service Center, 150 N. Raupp, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unani- mously carried. Respectfully submitted, Village le 76/