1964-07-02 - 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 JULY 2, 1964, AT THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL
IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
Meeting was called to order at 8:20 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, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
ABSENT: Trustee Racette, Trustee Marsh (Marsh arrived 8:25 P.M.)
President Farrington announced that he would leave the meeting after making appointments
and accepting resignations and the Senior Trustee would take charge of the meeting.
Trustee Marsh arrived and was present for the meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Fire and Health Committee, President
Farrington appointed Norman Schwinn
to the Volunteer Fire Department.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be approved. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, President
Farrington appointed John Rasmussen
as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be
approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then announced the resignation of Fred Benscriscutto from the
Park Commission. Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then appointed Roy Anclade as a member of the Park Commission.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointment be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a letter of resignation from Philip Garstkiewicz of
the Police Department. Trustee Marsh moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh stated he
wished it noted that Philip Garstkiewicz spend countless hours on duty above any
requirements and the Police & Traffic Committee express their thanks to him.
President Farrington then left the meeting and Trustee Frank, being Senior Trustee,
assumed chairmanship of the meeting.
Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of June 4th be approved. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the minutes of the meeting of June llth be approved. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Trustee Weiskopf then read Warrant #78. Trustee Frank asked that payment to Rosene
be conditioned upon approval of waivers by Mr. Raysa and Mr. Hooper. Trustee Weiskopf
moved Warrant #78 be approved for payment, with Mr. Raysa or Mr. Hooper approving
waivers. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Plan Commission had no official report but stated the zoning ordinance will be reviewed
at the next regular meeting. Trustee Frank reminded the Plan Commission that on May
21st, the revised preliminary of Unit 7 and an apartment layout were given the Commission
for their recommendation and the 60 days they have by Ordinance to return a report
will be up prior to the next board meeting. Mr. Hooper stated a report will be
tendered prior to the 60 day period.
Chief Page gave the Police report. Hours logged by Chief, Lts. , and Sgts., were 741;
Patrolmen-463; and Radio Operators 496. Hours do not include time spent in court
or time worked by the Juvenile Division. Discussion followed regarding proglem of
children playing in streets. Trustee Marsh stated the dangers were throoughly
covered in the spring bulletin.
Park Commissioner, Derek Palmer, stated the park program is doing well. The building
is progressing and he is pleased with the little amount of vandalism. Buffalo Grove Day
is progressing well and the Jaycees are sponsoring fireworks on the 4th of July.
Public Improvement chairman, Harry Rueckel, stated recipients of parkway trees were
sent a letter two weeks ago asking them to water the new trees to insure their survival.
Regarding street sweeping, a bid was received from Prairie State Equipment Company
for $15.00 an hour and Wheeling Public Works quoted $12.00 an hour. A letter was
then read from a resident on Arbor Court stating his basement flooded in a receit rain
resulting in damage of personal property, listing valuation of things damaged, asking
what course of action the board would pursue since he felt it was due to negligence
on the part of the Utility Company. Trustee Frank suggested the Engineer be directed
to go to the house to see if he could determine the cause of flooding and make a
recommendation to the board if there is anything that can be done. Trustee Weiskopf
stated perhaps an ordinance to safeguard against inadequate sewers for the future
should be adopted. Mr. Lovetere, a member of the audience, stated he thought the flood
was caused by uncapped sewers in the new sections of the Village. John Hooper asked
that the houses that had flooding report it to the Village so it can be investigated.
Harry Rueckel asked that those people experiencing floods call him so that an
investigation can be made and an attempt made to determine the cause.
Martin McHugh read the Treasurer' s reports for May and June. Cash on hand May 31, 1964
was $66,447.25; Cash on hand June 30, 1964 was $70,671.29.
OLD BUSINESS
Trustee Weiskopf stated we are in receipt of a bill from the Attorney for services
in connection with Glen Grove. He stated during negotiations, Glen Grove indicated
their willingness to pay our expenses in negotiating with them. Trustee Weiskopf
moved we send the bill to Mr. Smith, requesting payment as per previous negotiations
and agreement. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Rueckel stated we will have to enter into a contract with Wheeling and hold
them harmless from property damage. Mr. Raysa is to draw up the agreement. The
number of times the streets are to be swept is to be left to the discretion of the
Public Improvement Committee.
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Trustee Rueckel stated he cannot secure a third bid for the repair of sidewalks.
Trustee Frank stated the sidewalks should be repaired using one of the two bids
submitted since it has been under discussion for sometime now.
There has been no reply from the State's Attorney's office concerning the Municipal
Justice. Trustee Marsh moved the board direct the Chair to submit a letter to the
State's Attorney requesting a reply as to the status of the case. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. ThJ Chair requested Mr. Raysa
to assist with drafting the letter.
NEVI BUSINESS
Mr. Raysa then explained what the declaratory judgement suit from Kildeer School District
meant. He stated they contend that the President and Board in zoning certain areas
in Lake County to lots of 8500 sq. ft., acted arbritrarily and unreasonably with no
thought to public health and welfare and increased the problems of the school district
because the tax income per student will be lowered to 1/3 of what it is now thus affecting
the quality of the staff. They ask that zoning be declared unreasonable and an injunction
issued forbidding building to go on in that area. Mr. Raysa stated it seems to be a
test case to see if school districts can control zoning. He stated he sent copies
to Mr. Siegal, Mr. Wild, and Mr. 'Turco, Attorneys involved for Glen Grove. It is
answerable on July 29th. Trustee Marsh stated he wished to comment on the fact that
the Village did more than cooperate with the school district. Trustee Frank stated
he feels it is merely an attempt on the part of some people in Long Grove to impose
their thinking on us. Following further comments, Trustee Marsh moved the Board
authorize the Village Attorney, Richard Raysa, to file an answer to the suit brought
about by the Kildeer Countryside School District 96. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Mr. Raysa stated the Illinois Municipal League will be alerted to the case since it
appears to be a test case and he feels it will receive a fair amount of publicity.
Since members of the Board received copies of the appropriation ordinance prior to
the meeting for their perusal and because of its length, it was not read. Trustee
Weiskopf moved Appropriation Ordinance 0-64-13 be approved as written. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Chair requested the Village Clerk to read the recommendation of the Zoning Board
of Appeals regarding the appeal for a variation by M. O'Donnell. The Zoning Board
recommended granting the variation. Trustee Huxhold moved the board accept and
approve the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Weiskopf seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Village Clerk then announced that due to an emergency in the family, the Office
would have to be moved from her home. Trustee Weiskopf moved the Village Clerk be
allowed to move Village records to the Police Station. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried. The Chair directed the Public Improvement
Committee to arrange for moving of the files. It was also announced that the Clerk's
office would be closed on August 1st.
Trustee Huxhold then requested permission for the people on MaryLu Lane to have
a block party on August 1st. Discussion followed. Trustee Huxhold moved a block
party be allowed on MaryLu Lane on August 1st provided written consent of all homeowners
be given the Chief of Police 10 days prior to the party, no alcoholic beverages be
allowed on Village property, and the time be limited from 4 P.M. to Midnight. Trustee
Rueckel seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
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AYES: TRustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: Trustee Marsh
Trustee Weiskopf then stated that he felt two signs should be placed on Mohawk Court
and Rauppt one a street name sign - the other a sign stating street ends, no outlet.
Trustee Frank stated the developer will install the street name sign and referred
the "no outlet" sign to the Police & Traffic Committee for their recommendation.
Trustee Weiskopf then stated he had a letter from the Building Commissioner asking
�.J establishment of payment schedule for inspections of multi-family buildings, commercial
buildings, and signs. Suggested prices were:
$4.00 per dwelling unit on multi-family
10% of the permit cost for commercial
10% or $4.00 for issuance of permit on signs
10% of fee for inspection on non-illuminated signs
20% of fee for inspection on illuminated signs.
Trustee Weiskopf stated the finance committee was unable to give a recommendation since
they did not know what commercial construction rates should be. Trustee Frank stated
since the finance committee had no recommendation, board approval be dispensed with
and fees made retro-active to cover any development between now and the next meeting.
Trustee Marsh suggested a check be made into how other villages handle rates.
Trustee Marsh moved the board officially proclaim Sunday, September 6th as Buffalo
Grove Day. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The
Clerk was directed to publish official notice.
Trustee Frank then asked who was officially elected Teen Queen. It was announced that
it was Miss Carol Bandur. He stated the should be officially proclaimed "Teen-Queen"
and heartiest congratulations extended.
Trustee Frank stated that the press should note that though the Mosquito abatement
District is not spraying within the Village, the villagers are being silently served,
as they are spraying storm sewers and catch basins, and other mosquito breading areas.
Trustee Marsh moved the board officially endorse the proposed tax increase vote for
School District 21 and urge all citizens to vote favorably on July llth. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Rueckel stated the Public Improvement Committee recommends that the existing
Ordinance be changed to require a 5" sidewalk rather than 4" to agree with standard
practices in other communities. The Engineer was directed to prepare a suitable
amendment at the next meeting.
Discussion followed regarding a library in Buffalo Grove. Trustee Rueckel moved a
letter be sent to the Library District stating the Village of Buffalo Grove has
space available rent free to offer the District to establish a branch library and
request an answer. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Letters from Charitable institutions were then discussed and read in part. Trustee
Huxhold moved Blind Craft of Illinois be allowed to solicit within the Village and
the required fee be waived. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Trustee Huxhold moved Children's Benefit League be allowed to hold Tag Day on October
2nd and the fee be waived. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
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Trustee Huxhold moved the letter from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation be taken
off the table. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Huxhold moved Cystic Fibrosis Foundation be allowed to canvass the Village
from September 1st to September 15th exiuding September 6th and the fee be waived.
Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Questions from the audience were answered. A member of the audience questioned
why trees on Raupp had not been removed. Trustee Rueckel stated it is private
property therefore the Village cannot remove them. Trustee Frank suggested a
letter be written to the owner asking him to remove them within 10 days.
Trustee Marsh stated the Nuisance Ordinance would cover it.
There being no further business, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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