1964-04-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TURSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS,
FELD THURSDAY APRIL 16, 1964, AT TIE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:20 P.M. All present stood and
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the roll and the following were
found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of April 2nd be approved. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion. Roll call vote resulted as follows;
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Racette
Trustee Weiskopf read the Treasurer's report. Cash in bank at the end of March was
$27,548.16; MFT Allotment - $33,508.50
Trustee Racette, Public Improvement Chairman stated that Trustee Rueckel will have
the reoommendation to the board regarding sidewalk repair at the first board meeting
in May.
President Farrington stated that it is illegal to tie in swap pumps to the sanitary
sewers and asked that the "press" emphasize this fact and ask those people who have
done this, restore them to the original way they were when the homes were purchased.
Trustee Marsh of the Police 8c Traffic Committee stated that the latter part of May
is the target date for distribution of the "spring bulletin". Starting with the
regular meeting in May, all meetings of the Committee will be held at the Police
Station on the second Thursday of the month rather than at the school.
OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington stated that the board is ready to consider, if there is sufficient
information, the annexation of approximately 41. acres of land and coning of same on the
Northeast corner of Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads. Mr. Murphy, Attorney stated that
at this time he would like to tender the Petition for Annexation and the Pre Annexation
agreement to the Board. President Farrington then read the pre-annexation agreement.
He stated that at the public hearing, the subject of grants to the Village was discussed
and it was stated that the approval or disapproval of zoning would not be contingent
upon the answer.
Mr. Richard Nash stated that he had tlaked to Mr. Howard, purchaser, and he would like
to donate to the Village the sum of $500.00 now and $500.00 when the second phase
of building is completed. President Farrington stated he understood that Shell has
some equipment they have no further use for. Mr. Nash stated he had talked to Mr. Spark
and they do have sane equipment that perhaps the Village could use. He will talk
to our Engineer, John Hooper. Mr. Murphy stated he will write a letter regarding the
donation. A letter of intent from Sheel regarding the permanence of landscaping
will also be gotten.
President Farrington then read the Petition for Annexation which was presented to the
Board.
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President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-64-7, Ordinance approving a pre-annexation
agreement. Trustee Marsh moved Ordinance 0-64-7 be approved and passed. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, $acette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-64-8, an Ordinance Annexing Certain
Territories to the Village. Trustee Racette moved Ordinance 0-64-8 be approved and
passed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trsutees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trsutee Frank
President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-64-9 an Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance. Trustee Huxhold moved Ordinance 0-64-9 be approved and passed. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
President Farrington then thanked the representatives of the purchaser and they in turn
expressed their thanks to the Village Board.
President Farrington then stated that the drawings have been completed and bids have
been advertised for - for the proposed Field House. The cut off date is April 23rd
and he asked that the meeting tonight be adjourned to that day for the purpose of
opening the bids and possibly awarding the Contract.
President Farrington stated that at the last board meeting the Village Board directed
a letter to the Municipal Justice that all records and moneis be turned over within
24 hours. An extension to the following Tuesday was granted and since then money
has been turned over and deposited. He stated that complying with State Statute
an audit should be made and the funds appropriated for such an audit. Trustee geiskopf
stated that by a change in the State Statute, the Village must now have an annual
audit and he has contacted the firm of Murphy, Lanier, & Quinn who will prepare
a report and audit the accounts for fee of $450.00. President Farrington stated
that perusal of the dockets and citations show 169 cases for which there was no
disposition. These have been turned over to the Circuit Court for processing. He
stated he was somewhat alarmed and perturbed that time had to be taken out from the
many other functions of the Village Government to audit books. Trustee Racette stated
he had but one comment, "it was sloppy bookkeeping on the part of the Justice."
The budget for fiscal 1964-1965 was then discussed. He explained the method of using
the budget and discussion followed. Trustee Marsh moved that the board adopt the
budget for the fiscal year 1964-1965, as presented in the form distributed. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion. Discussion followed as to why there was no provision
for a Village Vehicle. Trustee Weiskopf stated that he and the finance committee did
not feel it should be authorized at this time and preferred to give it further study.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: None
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The order for the street light on Arbor Court and Cottonwood has been placed.
Spraying of the Silver Maple Trees in the parkways will be started over the week-end.
Trustee Huxhold moved that the Organization Ordinance be amended to establish one
meeting permonth during the months of June, July, August, and September. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion. Following discussion Trustee Weiskopf moved that the
motion be tabled until the second meeting in May. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, President Farrington
Roll was called on the original motion and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Racette, Marsh, Huxhold, President Farrington
NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Frank
President Farrington stated he voted in favor of one meeting not with the intent of
circumventing anything but it is difficult to get a quorum at board meetings in the
summer months because of vacations, etc., and if needed, a special meeting could be
called.
President Farrington then stated that on April 21st at 9:30 A.M. on the 15th floor of
130 North Wells, a meeting will be had with the Cook County Highway Department to
discuss the problems within the Village under County jurisdiction. He asked that a
member of the Public Improvement Committee attend, if possible.
NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington announced that the Village Clerk's Office would be closed on
May 2nd.
A letter from the School Board was then read. It stated that the Village Board was
invited to a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 8:00 P.M. in the School
District Administrative Building for the purpose of discussing the status of the
school district at the present time and their prognosis of future development.
A letter from the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation (Doc. #223) requesting
permission to solicit in the Village was then read. Trustee Huxhold moved we allow
their solicitation and waive the required fee. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
Discussion followed regarding amending the Solicitors Ordinance to include a provision
for waiving fees. Trustee Frank moved we table the motion. Trustee Rueckel seconded.
l l On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Frank
NAYS: Trustees Weiskopf, Huxhold
The aerial survey of the Village has arrived and President Farrington asked that the
Finance Committee take on as a project study of the map to be sure that all Village
property is listed as such on the tax rolls.
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Trustee Marsh then read Ordinance 0-64-10, Amending the Traffic Ordinance. Trustee
Marsh moved Ordinance 0-64-10 be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion.
Trustee Frank commented that in the future all Ordinances be drafted by the Village
Attorx y. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the board authorize an expenditure of $450.00 for the
audit. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Racette moved that the board authorize an expenditure of $250.00 for street
sweeping. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf stated that MFT expenditures were not included in the budget.
Discussion was had on the possibility of reducing the vehicle license fees for trucks.
Trustee Racette commented that most people use the pick-ups as second cars and he felt
that $15.00 fee was high. The Finance Committee is to make a study.
Trustee Huxhold distributed a list of equipment received from the Wheeling Rural
Fire District (Doc. #224)
Judge Porter was then recognized. He stated he wished to make the board aware of
the increasing juvenile problem in the Village. He also stated that unlike other
Villages, Buffalo Grove doesn't provide either a part time or full time clerk
for the office of Municipal Justice and he spent many hours a week performing the
duties of Justice. He also stated that the dockets have increased in size and though
he offers no excuse for the fact that the dockets were late he feels there is some
justification.
Trustee Rueckel moved the meeting be adjourned to April 23rd at 8:00 P.M. at the
Alcott School. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Roll was called and the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustees Racette, Marsh, Frank, President Farrington
Trustee Marsh stated that the Police Department is well aware of the juvenile problem
and have a definite program worked out. He stated that in answer to the statement
of a clerk for the Justice' s Office, he stated he knew that an Officer volunteered
his services as Court Clerk and continued to offer them over and above the court
sessions, but was refused, therefore he felt this was no excuse.
Trustee Marsh moved the meeting adjourn to April 23rd at 8:00 P.M. at the Alcott
School. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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