1966-11-10 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 964
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, NOVEMBER 10, 1966,
AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The meetingwas called to order at approximately 8:30 P.M.
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The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present:
President Farrington, Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Lewis
ABSENT: Trustees, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Palmer (Trustee Palmer
arrived approximately 10:10)
with Huxhold moved we dispense w th formalities. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
In the absence of Trustee Weiskopf, President Farrington
read the Waterworks Warrant #3. Trustee Marsh moved that
Warrant #3 in the amount of $5, 799.51 be approved for payment.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and on roll call the
motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee,
President Farrington appointed the following as probationary
officers of the Police Department:
James McDonald
Ronald Moore
Stanley Gozdecki
Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed, seconded
by Trustee Lewis and unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that the Engineer, who is
absent, has stated that he would like to re-review the bids
on the sewer line since there may be some revised engineering.
Therefore, the bids will not be awarded until the next meeting.
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At the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee,
President Farrington promoted GERALD REED from probationary
officer to Patrolman Regular Reserve, retroactive to the
3rd of November. Trustee Marsh moved the promotion be con-
firmed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Edmond Venetianer, Building Commissioner, then stated that
representatives of National Homes Corporation were present
to request a variation of the header table of the Building
Code. Trustee Marsh questioned Mr. Venetianer ' s recommendation.
Mr. Venetianer stated he was in agreement so long as the
assembly conditions can be controlled and the material is
certified. Mr. Willard Worth, Director of Research and
Development for National Homes was then recognized. He
stated he is responsible for the engineering and structural
phase of the homes. He added that he was a registered
architect in the state of Illinois. He submitted documents
reflecting acceptance of their proposed variance by the
Building Official ' s Conference of America, the Federal
Housing Administration and the International Conference of
Building Officials of Los Angeles, California. He stated
the lumber used should not be less than standard grade lumber.
Following further discussion and comments, Trustee Marsh
moved the Board approve the amendment to the Building Code
indicating use of 2 x 4 ' s on headers of standard or better
grade lumber with the specifications to be supplied by the
Building Commissioner to the Attorney for draft of the
amendment. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Lewis; President Farrington
NAYES : None
A letter was then read from R. J. Brown & Associates (Doc.
#66-19) regarding a request for a variation of the require-
ment of the Building Code as to location of "scuttle
openings" to attics.
The Building Commissioner stated he had no objection pro-
viding that there be sufficient room in the closet so that
the opening is accessible. Following lengthy discussion
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on the merits of scuttle openings and their locations,
Trustee Marsh moved the amendment to the Building Code
be made that the location of the scuttle openings be
optional with the builder but that they be required with
a reasonable amount of accessibility. Trustee Lewis
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Lewis; President Farrington
NAYS : None
Chief Wayne Winter then stated that there are two hydrants
within the Village which are out of service. One has been
out for almost 4 months and is at a "Court" and can prove
to be detrimental. President Farrington asked that the
Chief submit a written report to the Board citing this
information.
Mr. J. Davero, a member of the audience, reported that the
storm sewer backs up on Bernard Drive causing the street
to flood, which is a hazardous condition.
Discussion followed regarding the trenchway which is located
along the shopping center property for the purpose of
drainage of Buffalo Grove Road.
Mr. Ken Rodeck stated that the trench is on private property
belonging to Gregg Builders, and it also exposes the water
main which services the bowling alley, gas station and Cam-
bridge subdivision. He stated if left open, there is a
possibility of the main freezing in the below zero weather.
President Farrington then read a letter from John D. Hooper
regarding an exposed water main, (Doc. #66-20) , which sug-
gested that the ditch could be filled in within 2 feet but
the drainage of Unit 7 would then be affected. Mr. Rodeck
asked that a letter be sent to Gregg Builders informing
them of this suggestion.
Discussion followed regarding the need for a Civil Defense
Group to be active. Chief Winter stated that one of his
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men is most interested in doing the job. President Farrington
asked that Chief Winter find out whether this would be in
conflict with his job as a fireman and if not, he would be
most happy to appoint him Director.
Trustee Palmer arrived and was present for the meeting.
It was reported that the street signs were missing on Bernard
and Buffalo Grove Road, Bernard and Hiawatha, and Crestview
Terrace and St. Mary' s Parkway. Trustee Palmer stated Mr.
Hooper was going to contact a local company to replace them.
President Farrington then read an Ordinance Annexing Certain
Territories to the Village. Trustee Marsh moved that Ordi-
nance 0-66-24 be approved and passed. Trustee Palmer seconded
the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Lewis, Palmer
NAYS: None
The above Ordinance annexed the 17 acres in the R. J. Brown
subdivision which has been disconnected from Wheeling.
Trustee Marsh moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
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