1964-06-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEESOF
T'HE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, COUNTIES OF COOK
AND LAKE, HELD THURSDAY JUNE I.E., 1964, AT THE LOUISA MAY
ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
Meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :15 P.M. All stood and recited
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. On roll call the following were
found present:
PRESIDENT Farrington; TrusteesRpcette, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
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Trustee Racette moved the minutes of the meeting of May 21, 1961.E be approved.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Racette, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN : Trustee Weiskopf
TrusteeWeiskopf read Warrant #77. Trustee Frank moved that the payment to
Country Service be deleted until the necessary documents are received. He
stated we should have an affidavit stating that the remaining fU nds are
sufficient to complete the building and that the amount is correct. There
should be a waiver from Country Service as to the materials and work
involved. Thereupon, Trustee Frank amended his motion to read that Warrant
#77 be approved, the check to Country Service not issued until the proper
documents are received from the Architect to the satisfaction of the Village
President and t!He three checks for salting be held pending clarification as
to the hourly rates. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On rollc all the
vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustee Racette, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh (arrived and was present for the meeting)
There was no monthly Treasurer 's retort but statements for the end of the
fiscal year have been submitted to the auditors and the audit should be
complete within a week to tend ays.
Charles Wilhelm then gave a Plan Commission report. He stated four meetings
have been held pertaining to the shopping center and the Plan Commission
recommends that the Board approve the development plan as shown on the Plan
labeled Exhibit A (Doc. #232 ). Work on revising the Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision regulations, and Comprehensive pain is progressing satisfactorily.
Terms of Alex Stasal and George Krug are expiring and reappointment is
l requested.
%../6scussion followed regarding the shopping center . Trustee Frank stated that
the owners will seed and maintain the grounds around the shopping center. All
outside maintenance such as snow plowing, lighting, sweeping, will be done
by the owners who are Gregg Builders, Inc. Charles Wilhelm stated there is
a letter from the owner stating construction is scheduled to begin on June 15,
1964 and expected to be completed on December 15th. This letter also gives
the Traffic count taken by the Cook County Highway Department for Dundee
Road and Buffalo Grove Road.
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Questioned as to why the Plan Commission did not feel the traffic survey
was necessary, Charles Wilhelm stated it was the same reason they did not
feel it was necessary when the property on the Northeast corner was annexed,
that is, it would not bring in much more traffic than was now present in
the area. Trustee Frank stated that Village approval of the shopping center
does not mean they can nut the entrance and exits where stated until highway
access permits,are obtained from the County.
Discussion followed regarding parking for the Bowling Alley. Trustee Frank
stated they will be required to construct a parking lot west of the bowling
�lley. The property is being deeded over to them as soon as the necessary
papers and legal transfers can be made. He stated he cannot guarantee that
they will put a parking lot in but they are aware of the fact that it is
necessary.
It was then stated that the Shopping Center is not included in the revised
preliminary of Unit 7 since it was never considered a part of Unit7.
Chief of Police, Arlie L. Page then gave his report. Total hours worked
by the personnel of the department were 1536 or 49.17 man hours a day. He
stated there were no automobile accidents occuring on the streets or highways
of the Village during the month of May. Four members of the department
attended the F.B.I . "Law Enforcement Training School" at Rolling Meadows on
their own time from May 18th to June 3rd and have received a diploma. They
are : Sgt. Raymond Karling, Ptlm. Matthew Katrinak, Ptlm. Walter Bruns, and
Station Officer Richard Strieter.
Park Committee reported that a second meeting has been held on Buffalo Grove
Day and is proceeding well.
OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington asked whether action has been taken to collect the
money to offset Village disbursement for the hospitalized Police Officer.
Trustee Marsh stated that as soon as the person is released from Jail,
collection will be made.
President Farrington then stated that the terms of the members of the Zoning
Board of Appeals have expired except for that ofG. Fred Porter. Trustee
Weiskopf moved that G. Fred Porter be removed from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Thereupon President Farrington appointed the following to the Zoning Ba3 rd of
Appeals: R.H. Witt, Chairman
E. Boehm
A. Tho rud
J. Ryan.
Trustee Racette moved the appointments be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated he would like to see approval of the
shopping center with the provision that approval be contingent on receipt
of documentation from theCook County Highway Department indicating their
approval. Trustee Marsh moved the Board ap rove the shopping center pending
receipt of documentation from the Cook County Highway Department. Triz tee
Racette seconded the motion. .uiscussion followed. John Hooper stated he did
not think they will issue a report but merely issue highway access permits.
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President Farrington stated he did not want to put the Village "stamp of
ApDrovel" on something that could cause a traffic jam. Trustee Frank stated
they cannot start construction until the permits ere issued. Trustee
Racette stated he felt he would like to look the plan over more thoroughly
before giving approval. Following further discussion Trustee nuxhold
moved the motion be tabled. Trustee rrank seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington then read a letter from Governor Kerner's Office (Doc.,r233)
,proclaiming July L.th "Let Freedom Ring". The purpose is to ring every bell
the nation and particularly in Illinois at 1 :00 P.M. C .D.T., for two
minutes to remind Americans of Independence Day heritage. Trustee Huxhold
moved the Village endorse the Proclamation. Trustee Frank seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington stated that the gas allotment to the Village from Northern
Illinois Gas Company has been increased in accordance with the increased
population. We will now receive 4,000 therms. (Doc. #23L )
President Farrington then stated that the Jaycees have requested permission
to place two banners within the Village - 3' in depth and about 16 or 18'
long; one at St. Mary's and Buffalo GroveRoad and another toward Dundee Road
for the -purpose of advertising their Jamboree. Trustee Marsh began perusal
of the Sign Ordinance to check the requirements.
Wheeling, Arlington Heights, and Mount Prospect have been asked to submit bids
on sweeping Village streets. Wheeling has referred the request to their
Public Works Department and will send a letter indicating the rates. There
has been no reply from Arlington Heights or Mount Prospect.
Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission Chairman, President Farrington
reappointed Alex Stasal
George Krug
to the elan commission for a term of one year. Trustee Huxhold moved the
appointments be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
PresidentFerrington then stated that Rex Lewis finds it necessary to resign
as Park Commissioner because of increased work at his job but wishes to
remain on the Park Commission as a member. Trustee Huxhold moved the
resignation be accepted. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of the resigning Park Commissioner, President Farrington
appointed Derek Palmer as Park Commissioner. Trustee Racette moved the
appointment be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was
animously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf stated that Robert Brosius, the present treasurer, is moving
from the Village and therefore must resign as Treasurer. Trustee Weiskopf
moved the verbal resignation of Robert Brosius be accepted. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Thereupon, President Farrington appointed Martin J. McHugh as Treasurer stating
Mr. McHugh has been a member of the Finance Committee and has worked with the
Village since its incorporation. Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be
approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried. Trustee Marsh is to obtain the proper papers for bonding.
Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President
Farrington appointed
Richard E. Strieter
probationary police officer for the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Marsh
moved the appointment be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion
end it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Frank then stated that he thought the Board should support the
"Teen-Queen" contest to be held in Buffalo Grove. Trustee Frank moved
the Village proclaim the last week in June as official Buffalo Grove Teen
Queen Week. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Trustee Weiskopf stated he thought it would be setting a precedent of
proclaiming every week or month a different thing. President Farrington
stated there is a risk of offending those involved since this Queen is to
reign loran entire year not a week. He stated that this was to be brought
before the board before it was started. He stated since it was not, we are
not sure what their intention is. Thereupon Trustee Frank moved the motion
be tabled. There being no second to the motion, roll was called on the
original motion and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustee Frank
NAYS: TrusteesRacette, Huxhold
ABSTAIN: Trustees Marsh, Weiskopf
The County Highway Department is redesigning Buffalo Grove Road and when
completed our Engineer will be able to determine the extent of the cost
of storm drainage and curbing to see if we have ample funds or not.
The Village Attorney is to secure a copy of an opinion by Field Bnterprises
regarding prohibiting solicitations by Charitable Institutions.
Following discussion of the requirements of the sign Ordinance, it was the
general opinion of the Board members to allow the Jaycees to erect their
signs provided they have the proper liability insurance, a copy of same
to be in the hands of the Village prior to the erection of the Signs.
There being no further business and no cuestions from the audience, Trustee
Fiuxhold moved the meeting be adjourned to June 11, 1964 at 8 :00 P.M. at
the Alcott Public School. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
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Time: Approximately 10:45 P.M.
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