1964-05-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 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, MAY 21, 1964, AT THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
Meeting was called to order at approximately 8:10 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 Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Huxhold, Frank
ABSENT: Trustee Weiskopf
Trustee Racette moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 7th be approved. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Rueckel, Chairman of the Public Improvement Committee, stated the trees have been
ordered for parkway replacement. Bids are being let for street sweeping and repair
of sidewalks. The dead trees in the lot at Raupp and Mohawk are more than a handyman
could handle. Public Improvements feels the Village should not have to remove them,
but a letter should be written to the owner of the property asking him to clear them
out. Mail boxes have been straightened out. It was requested that the meeting night
of the Public Improvement Comm ittee be changed to coincide with the Board meeting
night, committee meeting to begin at 7 o'clock.
The Spring Bulletin should be ready for distribution within the next two weeks.
Trustee Huxhold reported that a letter had been sent to the Mosquito Abatement District
requesting them to refrain from spraying within the corporate limits. On the 31st of
May, the Fire Department will burn down a farm house back of 1416 Dundee Road. They
would like to invite the members of the Board as well as the Villagers to watch.
The park commission reported that the first meeting for Buffalo Grove Day has been
held. The two counsellors for the summer program have been hired. Assistants will be
interviewed and hired. President Farrington reminded those attending ball games
in the park that they should not park on the grass - the Park Ordinance will be enforced
this summer.
OLD BUSINESS
Bids received for the replacement and repair of sidewalks are to be tabulated by
the Public Improvement Committee with their comments and given to the Village Clerk.
A supplemental report to the MFT Resolution will have to be made.
The open foundation has been taken care of.
L) President Farrington then read a letter from the Village Attorney (Doc. #230) regarding
solicitations by Charitable Organizations. In his opinion, there is very little
control over charitable organizations by Villages. At Trustee Frank' s request, Mr.
Raysa stated he would check into the Ordinances of Park Ridge regarding solicitations
by charitable organizations.
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President Farrington then stated that at the last board meeting two documents were
submitted to the Board, one a request from F&D Builders for approval of a preliminary
plan of Unit 7, the other an application for a planned development from J.F. Arman.
He stated a review of Unit 7 from the time of annexation had been made, and there is
no particular reason why the Board should not forward the requests to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Marsh moved that the preliminary plan from F&D Builders be referred to the
Plan Commission. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimouslycarried.
Trustee Rueckel moved that the application for a planned development from J.F. Arman
be referred to the Plan Commission. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
President Farrington stated there has been no reply from the Municipal Justice to
the letter regarding the three checks that were returned. He stated that enough
irregularities that the Village could not answer have been found regarding the dockets
and these along with the citations have been turned over to the States Attorney for
his perusal and opinion. A hearing is slated for June 5th at the States Attorney' s
office at 9:30 A.M.
Trustee Marsh asked Mr. Raysa whether the bonding company should be notified of the
hearing so that they may attend. Mr. Raysa stated he thought they should be notified
of the situation.
Upon the recommendation of the Fire and Health Committee the following appointments
were made in the Fire Department:
William Hennings - Chief
Ronald Olson - Captain
Edward Coleman - Lieutenant
Robert Deau - Lieutenant
Trustee Racette moved the appointments be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-64-12, amending Ordinance 0-58-1 governing
the time and place of holding regular and special meetings of the President and Board
of Trustees. Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance 0-64-12 be adopted. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Racette, Marsh, Huxhold - President Farrington
NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Frank
Trustee Rueckel stated that the Police & Traffic Committee requested their recommendation
regarding the placing of load limit signs throughout the Village. The Public Improvement
Committee recommends that these signs not be placed in the Village since there are
enough signs up already and they do not feel traffic justifies it.
President Farrington then stated that Mr. Hamblin on Mohawk had had a hearing before the
Zoning Board of Appeals for a lot line variance; report on the hearing never reached
the Board of Trustees for approval. He asked that the Board vote in favor of allowing
the variation since the hearing had been in September. Trustee Racette moved the
variation be granted. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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A letter was then read from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Douglas thanking Chief Page and Sgt. Walker
of the Police Force for their kindness and consideration while handling a call at their
home. Trustee Rueckel asked that the letter be made a part of the Minutes. The letter
read as follows:
This letter is written in deep appreciation to Chief Arlie Page
and Sgt. Gene Walker for their concern on a call to our home the
morning of April 30th.
It is hard to put into words just how much we appreciate all
they had done during that night and very early morning.
We felt you should know just how polite and considerate the
Police can be in such a situation as we had that night.
It is a shame that these two men had so much difficulty in
reaching a doctor to come to our house and pronounce my
Father-in-law, C. F. Douglas, dead. We are sorry to have
had to put so much responsibility on their shoulders but so
glad that Chief Page and Sgt. Walker were the ones to aid
us, for they are very efficient in such a situation.
We just hope you realize how fortunate all of us are in
having two such fine men on the Police Department.
My husband and I hope that this letter is written clear
enough for all of you, to understand just how much we
Thank these two men, for their consideration of our
sleeping children; who never woke up during the whole very
frightening situation.
Once again thank you Arlie Page and Gene Walker, we will
never forget what you have done for us.
signed;- Mr. & Mrs. Robert Douglas
A letter was written to Mr. Conzelman by Mr. Raysa. President Farrington stated
there has been no reply thus far.
NEW BUSINESS
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President Farrington then stated that the terms of the members of the Zoning Board of
Appeals have expired. Several of the members have stated they will stay on until such
l )time as the Committee is broadened. He asked that the press make it known to the public
v that there are vacancies on the Zoning Board and those interested in serving contact him.
President Farrington then stated that Checker Road which is now in the Village is in
"sad shape" for vehicular traffic. Since the Police must patrol the area and residents
of the Village use the road, he felt it should be scraped and put into better condition.
He asked that the Board authorize a sum not to exceed $250.00 for this purpose as directed
by the Village Engineer and bids be 1(.i accepted. Trustee Huxhold moved that the
sum not to exceed $250.00 be authorized. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
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President Farrington then stated that a meeting attended by the Wheeling Board, Buffalo
Grove Board and School Board was held to discuss the problems confronting the School
District. As a result of the meeting, a Legislative Committee will be formed to seek
aid for the .School District. President Farrington stated he would like to appoint
Trustee Frank as the Buffalo Grove representative of the Committee. Trustee Frank
stated he would accept the appointment. Trustee Marsh moved that the appointment be
confirmed. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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resident Farrington stated he had been approached by the Amvets asking whether
welcome signs could be put at the entrance to the Village. Since there was no representative
of the Amvets present, the request was held.
Trustee Frank asked whether the Park Committee will have fireworks on the 4th of July.
Trustee Rueckel stated the Jaycees are handling the fireworks display. Trustee Frank
stated he thought there should be fireworks but funds for that purpose should not be
solicited.
Trustee Rueckel moved that the meeting night of the Public Improvements Committee
be changed to coincide with the Board meeting night, namely, the first Thursday of
June, July, August, and September at 7 P.M. Trustee Racette seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
President Farrington read a letter from School District 21 asking that they be permitted
to take a school census the week of June 2nd to June 10th. There being no particular
objection from the Board members, the Clerk was instructed to write a letter granting
permission.
President Farrington then read a notice of public hearing (Doc. #231) from the
Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals for the purpose of amending the text of the Cook
County Zoning Ordinance.
Trustee Frank stated that Buffalo Utility recently completed installation of a new
Plant which is new in operation. He stated that when landscaping is completed, he
would like to invite the members of the Board and interested people to see the new
plant. He also stated that the Utility Company is in the process of converting
water meters in the Village. Approximately 1/3 of the Village has been converted to
the new meter reading which is on the outside of the house. A Fire Hydrant test will
be made sometime in June and he asked that a member of the Fire Department accompany
4-he Utility representatives on the test. All fire hydrants will ,be painted one color.
here being no further business and no questions from the audience, Trustee Marsh
moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Time: approximately 9:25 P.M.
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