1966-10-27 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND
LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 , 1966, AT THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting 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 Weiskopf moved the approval of the minutes be dispensed
with. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
The Village Attorney was then asked whether he had prepared the
papers as per the motion of last meeting. Mr. Raysa stated he
had prepared tentative form of ordinance and resolution and
submitted it to Isham, Lincoln and Beale and they have not been
passed upon as yet; therefore, he cannot submit to the Board.
He suggested we continue the matter until the next board meeting,
by that time he will have something to submit. He stated since
the Board had authorized him to consult with Isham, Lincoln and
Beale as co-counsel, he drew up the drafts and also asked them
to give some notion as to what the fees would be.
He stated he must confess they have been quite busy with the
Quo Warranto Action filed by Buffalo Utility. He stated as the
Board knew the depositions had been called off. He stated they
had submitted two subpoenas; 1, an admission of facts which he
and Isham, Lincoln and Beale feel are irrelevant and second
called for documents to be submitted to them along with the
taking of the depositions, 80 or 90% of which are irrelevant.
On Monday, he will file a motion to quash these requests and
attempt to have a hearing on the first part of the Quo Warranto.
He stated he and Isham, Lincoln and Beale are in no way trying
to delay the Board in their actions. In addition, the depositions
were to start at 9:30 and continue until finished. Questioned
as to what time the opposing attorney arrived, Mr. Raysa stated
it was 11:30 . He stated neither he nor Isham, Lincoln and Beale
were very happy about it and frankly feel it was very inconsiderate.
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Mr. Raysa also stated that he has received notice to produce
one Charles Greengard for a deposition. He stated he did
not know who Charles Greengard was and since he is alien to
the suit, they will have to serve him with a subpoena. Mr.
Farrington stated he was a consulting engineer on the
Arlington Hills area or Glen Grove, he was not sure which.
Discussion followed regarding the obstruction of a sewer
lateral. Mr. Raysa stated questioningothers, there is no
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hard, fast rule as to who is required to make the repairs,
but normally it is the obligation of the utility. He stated
he advised checking with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
President Farrington asked that Mr. Raysa check with the
Commission on Friday, the 28th.
Mr. Raysa then stated that the Wheeling Village Board
authorized the disconnection of the 17 acres at the meeting
on Monday night. He stated the Village of Buffalo Grove will
enact a new annexation ordinance just to make sure it is done
properly and a decree will be entered in the Quo Warrant()
action. He has not as yet reviewed the proposed decree.
Discussion followed regarding the allowance or dis-allowance
of ornamental street lighting. Trustee Wilhelm moved the
Board approve the use of Gas Lights in the Cambridge subdivision
and assume liability on them for the first year. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee
Weiskopf felt since they were much lower and less illuminating
than electric lights, he was opposed. He stated a check should
be made into decorative electric lights if the request is
purely esthetic. He stated he did not feel the lights serve
a purpose for safety.
` ) Trustee Marsh stated he felt the same and felt the lights
should be higher. He felt action should be delayed until
we can talk to Mr. Brown regarding decorative electric lights .
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Trustee Huxhold stated he viewed the light and it looked
good and felt if the people liked them they would be nice.
He stated there are always going to be "kids" and every
decision cannot be made on the fact that the "kids" will
get at them. He stated the problem of vandalism will not
be solved in that manner.
Trustee Palmer stated he felt it did not illuminate enough.
He stated he talked to the people living there and they
were satisfied with it. He stated replacement is expensive
if broken.
Trustee Lewis stated he did not feel there was enough
illumination from them.
Thereupon, Trustee Wilhelm withdrew his motion and the
seconder his second.
Trustee Wilhelm then explained about two types of electric
lights that are being installed but added that the expense
is much greater. He also stated that if the developer puts
the lights in, we will be able to get them at 1/2 the cost
and will save considerable money. He stated this should
be considered when the subdivision ordinance is amended.
Trustee Palmer moved that the Board authorize an expenditure
of not to exceed $900.00 for trees to replace those that
have been damaged (in the parkways) . Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion. Trustee Palmer stated he had solicited
bids and the lowest was from Rolling Hills Nursery for
21/2" to 3" locusts at $45.00 apiece guaranteed for one year.
On roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion followed regarding the uncomplete driveways on
Buffalo Grove Road. He was stated by the representative of
John Hooper that he will talk to the contractor to make sure
all driveways are driveable in the parkway area.
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Discussion followed regarding the requirements of a permit
for a resident to build a swimming pool. The building
commissioner asked for clarification by the Board as to
whether it should be considered a structure or not. Attorney
Raysa stated that as long as we do not have a swimming pool
ordinance regulating such construction he did not think we
could force the man to obtain a permit. However, he strongly
advised the adoption of one.
Trustee Weiskopf felt that for the protection of himself and
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his neighbors he should be required to have a permit and
have plans reviewed so that proper filtration and drainage
are provided for. It was the general feeling of the Board
with the exception of Trustee Weiskopf that the man be
allowed to put in his pool without a permit since he had
already taken out a permit for a fence to go around the pool.
Thereupon, Trustee Wilhelm moved that the plan commission
be directed to prepare a swimming pool ordinance. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that the Board will go
into executive session and he asks that everyone leave
as soon as possible so that this could be accomplished.
Respectfully submitted,
tillage Cler