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1966-11-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes qsd 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, NOVEMBER 3, 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 8:25 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: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: President Farrington, Trustee Palmer Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of October 20, 1966, be approved as submitted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and on roll call, it was carried unanimously. Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #106 . It was moved by Trustee Weiskopf and seconded by Trustee Lewis that Warrant #106 in the sum of $5,480.73 be approved for payment. The motion was carried unanimously. Martin McHugh then gave the Treasurer' s Report. Receipts for the month of October totaled $13,888 .33. Cash in bank at the end of October was $27 , 796.76, MFT allotment of $89, 527 .70. Fire Chief, Wayne Winter, then gave his report. There were a total of 463 hours worked consisting of practice calls, business meetings, fire calls. The new truck is scheduled for delivery after January 15th. Arlie L. Page, Police Chief, then gave his monthly report. Total hours worked were 1812, 88 complaints requiring a written report were handled, there were 40 citations issued for moving violations and 60 local ordinance citations . The men had attended a seminar on procedures and 2 Cook County Circuit Courts . 9 There was no representative of the Plan Commission present. The Park Commissioner stated plans for the enclosure on the patio are ready to let for bids . This will be taken up under New Business. Public Improvement Chairman was not present but Trustee P Weiskopf stated the trees that were authorized are in. Mr. Hooper stated the bids for the sewer line will be opened, and also stated the bridge over the creek into the park will be a winter construction project. Trustee Huxhold reported that the driveway at 320 Buffalo Grove Road seems to be sinking. Mr. Hooper stated they will check all driveways because of the hard freeze which could cause heaving. Trustee Marsh then gave a report on the case that has been pending in court which concerned an arrest made on violation of the Solicitor ' s Ordinance. He stated that this Ordinance is almost impossible to get a conviction on since most of the book and magazine salesmen claim freedom of press is violated. He stated he had a dis= cussion with the attorney representing the defendant and was told they have arrived at agreements with various municipalities. They agree to come in and register and show identification but they do not want to be finger- printed nor do they want to be restricted to 4:30 . He stated he told the attorney that he could not agree to anything without board ratification. Trustee Marsh urged the Board to consider such an agreement and also stated that since the Ordinance is not enforceable as to time, he would rather have the solicitors register so that the police know who is in town. He also stated that attorney for the defendant is going to send some sample ordinances passed in other villages which exclude members of the press which do not fall under regulatory sections of the statute. He stated many villages are changing their ordinances and Arlington Heights no longer has a solicitors ordinance. 960 OLD BUSINESS Trustee Marsh stated he will have figures on the flashing lights at the next Board meeting. Mr. Raysa then reported on the status of the Quo Warranto action filed by Buffalo Utility. He stated the depositions of Mr. Wild, and Mr. Bessinger were taken and they refused to take Mr. Hooper ' s deposition. He stated they are also going to take his and Mr. Siegal ' s depositions. He stated the attorneys for the Utility are going to court to ask for a continuance on the grounds that they have nctcompleted taking their depositions . Mr. Raysa then stated that these depositions are not at all necessary or relevant and they are going to fight against the continuance. He stated Mr. Wild was instructed not to answer questions at the deposition because of the irrelevancy and the Utility will have to go to the court to find out just how far they can go. Trustee Marsh then asked whether the briefs have been filed. Mr. Raysa stated our brief has been filed and he stated they will try to have the motion heard and try to get a ruling on the additional depositions they desire or at least get a deadline on the depositions. Mr. Raysa then stated that the Wheeling Board has not yet passed the Ordinance to disconnect as they had no meeting. He suggested that the Board continue their meeting so that the parcel can be reannexed when Wheeling passes their disconnection ordinance on next Monday (11-7-66) . Mr. Raysa then stated that the temporary well for Glen Grove is on Mr. Friedman' s property and FHA as well as his financing institutions have asked that instead of an oral agreement that we have permission to use the lot, a written agreement be made so he is preparing a very simple lease which will say for the sum of $1.00 he leases the lot for the temporary well and lease will run until the permanent well is sunk. Mr. Raysa asked that a motion 961 be made authorizing the President and Clerk to enter into and execute the lease. Thereupon, Trustee Weiskopf moved the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a lease with the owner of the property, Lot 59, for use of the temporary well for the sum of $1.00. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and on roll call it was unanimously carried. The Clerk was then asked to open and read the bids for the sewer line for Glen Grove. The bidders and total price were as follows: Glenview Sewer & Water Co. $251, 975 .00 C. B. Construction Co. , Inc. 249,692.50 George D. Hardin, Inc. 223, 263 .50 Kuch & Watson, Inc. 218, 867 .50 Rossetti Constr. Co. , Inc. 225, 278.00 Trustee Wilhelm moved the bids be referred to the Engineer for check and recommendation for the next Board meeting. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and on roll call the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Huxhold then read a memo from the Clerk stating that a Mr. James Donovan desired to come into the Village for the purposes of operating a taxi service. It was the general concensus of the Board that if he purchases a vehicle sticker for each car, there was no other restriction. Trustee Huxhold then read another memo from the Clerk requesting an appropriation of $5 .00 for membership in the Municipal Clerks of Illinois. Trustee Marsh moved that the Clerk be authorized to join the organization and that her expenses necessary to attend the business meetings be paid. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and on roll call it carried unanimously. Trustee Wilhelm then moved that the Board authorize the taking of bids for the construction of the enclosure on the patio. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. 962 Engineer Hooper then requested authorization for an electric heater for the pump house. Trustee Wilhelm moved the Board authorize the purchase of a heater not to exceed $100 .00 . Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mr. Richard Brown was then recognized and questioned the status of the Board ' s decision regarding the use of gas lights in Cambridge for street lighting. He stated that he has talked to the 22 families now in Cambridge and to some that are about to move in and they feel strongly in favor of the light. A Mr. Brandt and Mr. Martin were present at the meeting and Mr. Brandt stated that whatever the decision is, he urges a decision be made since it does get dark early and they do need some type of lighting. Discussion followed regarding the amount of illumination and the cost of installation. Mr. Brown again reiterated that he would put the lights in at his expense because he feels so strongly about them. Trustee Lewis stated that what the people want is also important to him and though he felt the illumination was not quite enough, a further look at our present street lights has made him reconsider. Trustee Weiskopf stated he did not feel the illumination was enough. Trustee Huxhold stated he still felt that the lights should be put in. Trustee Marsh asked Mr. Brown whether he would consider putting in additional lights if it was determined that the illumination was not enough. Mr . Brown stated that if he felt the illumination was not sufficient, safety-wise, he would be the first to put in additional lights. Mr. Brandt was again recognized and stated that this is the third home he has purchased and this is the first time he has confidence in the builder. He stated everything that was not complete in his home when he moved in was settled immediately upon his report to Mr. Brown and he stated he feels what Mr. Brown says can be banked on. Trustee Huxhold stated it is very gratifying to hear such a report about a builder. Thereupon, Trustee Marsh moved the Board approve the installation of the gas lights . Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and the vote on roll call was as follows: AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Lewis NAYS : Trustee Weiskopf ABSTAIN: Trustee Wilhelm 963 Trustee Wilhelm then stated that at the next meeting of the Fire and Health Committee, discussion will be had on reviving Civil Defense and anyone interested is invited to attend. Trustee Marsh stated that the Police & Traffic Committee has been discussing the same thing. The two committees are to get together and review the suggestions. There being further business but no further questions from the audience, Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting adjourn to November 10th at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Service Center. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf Respectfully submitted, (---XLL ,04 : //Lk Village Clerk 6 -17