1964-09-03 - 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 1964, AT
THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 : 15 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, Weiskopf ,
Frank
Absent : Trustee Huxhold
Trustee Weiskopf moved the minutes of the meeting of August 6th be
approved. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows ;
AYES : Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Frank
ABSTAIN: Trustees Racette, Marsh
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #80. Trustee Frank suggested that
10% be withheld from final payments to insure that all the call-
backs are taken care of for the Field House. Trustee Weiskopf
moved Warrant #80 in the amount of 513, 185.87 be approved for payment
with Field House payments having 10% withheld on final payment
pending final ok. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf then read MFT Warrant #4 in the amount of $583.50.
Trustee Weiskopf moved MFT #4 be approved for payment. Trustee
Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Martin McHugh then gave the Treasurer's report. Cash in tank at
the end of August was $61,770.65 . MFT allotment of $42,373. 14.
Chief of Police, Arlie L. Page, then gave the Police Dc1artment report.
Total man hours logged by the personnel of the department were
1,643 or 53.5 per day.
Trustee Rueckel, Public Improvement Chairman stated the street sweeping
has been completed. Sidewalks are replaced. Bids for salt and
snow plowing will be let out this month. Consideration should be
given to replacing trees that were lost in the storms.
Police & Safety Committee Chairman, Trustee Marsh, stated the only
order of business discussed at the meeting was an interview of a
probationary officer. This will be discussed under new business .
Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Wdskopf , stated the Tax Levy
Ordinance and Audit Report have been properly recorded by the Clerk.
The treasurer' s report will be published either the 10th or 17th of
the month.
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Plan Commission Chairman, Charles Wilhelm reported on the Public
Hearing held regarding a request for a variation of the Fence
Ordinance (Doc. J239) . The Plan Commission voted 4 to 0 to
approve the variation for reasons of extreme hardship. Following
discussion regarding the problem of the homeowner, Trustee Frank
moved the variation be allowed and the Plan Commission's recommendation
be accepted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Derek Palmer, Park Commissioner, gave a copy of an estimated Buffalo
Grove Day expense and income sheet to each member of the Board.
He stated Buffalo Grove Day is a joint effort of all organizations
in the Village. A report on the Summer Park Program will be prepared
after Buffalo Grove Day.
President Farrington then announced that through the efforts of
Trustee 'Ieiskopf , S. C. Lawler Company has donated a Commercial Floor
Buffer for use in the Field House. Its value is approximately $170.00.
Trustee Frank stated a letter of appreciation should be sent to
Skokie Valley Asphalt for paving the approaches to the Bridge in the
Park.
John Hooper asked that a note of thanks be sent to O.B . Construction
Company for their work at the Field :souse.
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President Farrington then read Supplemental Resolution R-34 for
maintenance of streets under Motor Fuel Tax in the amount of $306 .40.
Trustee Rueckel moved Resolution R-64-8 be approved. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
It was then announced that Voter' s registrations will be taken by the
Village Clerk until September 21st. Thereafter they will be taken
at the County Building until October 5th.
President Thrrington then read resolution -b4-9 authorizing
executing of a letter to Buffalo Grove Utility Company regarding
the Park Sewer Line. Trustee Racette moved Resolution R-64-9 be
approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Racette asked what the status of the study of reducing
Truck License Fees was . Trustee Wei skopf stated it was on the agenda
for the Finance Committee ���ittee eeting.
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President Farrington stated the ?as Company has asked permission
to occupy dart of the Park Building as a central oDeratin head-
quarters in case of an emergency. They have stated this need has
never arisen, nevertheless , precautions must be taken. The Board
was in agreement that permission be granted.
Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President
Farrington appointed John Crimmins as probationary officer in the
buffalo Grove Police Department. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment
be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
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Richard H. "4itt, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals , requested
appointment of Richard Erickson as a member of the Board. Mr. Erickson
has knowledge of and experience in the Architectural field. President
Farrington appointed Richard Erickson to the Zoning Board of Appeals .
Trustee -aleiskonf moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Village Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance amending
the Organizational Ordinance regarding place of Board meetings .
They will be held in the Municipal Service Center - 150 Raupp Blvd. ,
fli Buffalo Prove, Illinois .
There being no further business and no comments from the audience,
Trustee Marsh moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Racette seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Time : approximately 9 :05 P. i.
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