1964-12-03 - 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, DECEMBER 3, 1964, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER,
150 RAUPP, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :20 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Racette, Marsh, We kopf, Huxhold
Absent: Trustees Rueckel, Frank (Trustee Frank arrived 8 :25 P.M. )
Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1964
be approved as written. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Marsh, Weiskopf, Hfixhold
NAYS : None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Racette
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #83. (Trustee Frank arrived and was
present for the meeting) Trustee Racette moved Warrant #83 in the
amount of $13,179.50 be approved for payment. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Martin McHugh then read the Treasurer's report. Cash in bank at
the end of November was $37,086.02; MFT Allotment of $47 ,659.38.
Chief of Police, Arlie L. Page, then gave his report for the month
of November. Total hours worked by the personnel of the Department
were 1,697 or 56 man hours per day. He reported that the bicycle
safety program conducted by the department was a success.
Plan Commission had no formal report but it was stated that their
regular meeting will be held on December 10th rather than Christmas
Eve and at that time the Zoning Ordinance should be completed.
Finance Committee had no formal report due to Thanksgiving but stated
that topics for discussion at the next meeting will be the review of
increase in building permit fees and discussion of salary for another
fulltime policeman.
Trustee Huxhold stated that the tour of the M6squito Abatement District
Facilities was cancelled but will probably come up in the Spring.
He also requested that he be removed as Chairman of the Committee.
OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington announced that the file on the Municipal
Justice has been returned from the State's Attorney's office and
will be given to the Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Weiskopf,
for check.
President Farrington stated we are not in receipt of the drawings
for the proposed parking lot to be put in by the Pro Bowl.
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John Hooper stated that Skokie Valley will be in the Village to
begin work on the driveway at the Municipal Service Center conditioned
on the weather.
President Farrington stated we are in receipt of drawings and
recommendations and alternate drawings and recommendations on
the drainage alongBuffalo Grove Road from the Engineer, and he
would like discussion on this with the Board as a Committee of
the whole with the Public Improvement Committee. He stated he
would also like a meeting with the School Board to discuss the
agreement regarding the school-park site in Unit 7. December 8th
was the date decided upon.
Trustee Frank questioned whether there was any further action on
securing bus service for Buffalo Grove. President Farrington
stated there was none.
Trustee Marsh then stated that the developer of the shopping center
might find it good for business to use a bus service within the
Village for residents who are without transportation. Trustee Frank
stated there has been no action taken on this.
NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington stated that the Engineer had requested that
a sum of not of exceed $325.00 be appropriated for soil borings to
be taken around the bridge crossing the Creek. Trustee Weiskopf
moved the board authorize a sum not to exceed $325.00 for soil boring
at the Raupp Bridge. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
Discussion followed as to whether it was the proper time since
there is no concrete plan for the new bridge at the present time.
Mr. Hooper stated it would be a valuable aid in determining
the cost of such a bridge. Trustee Frank stated he thought
first consideration should be given to the widening of Buffalo
Grove Road. On roll call the vote was as follows ;
AYES : Trustees Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS : Trustee Frank
President Farrington then read Resolution R-64-10 being a resolution
designating arterial streets under the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Trustee
Marsh moved Resolution R-64-10 be adopted. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that since there is so great an area
of*sidewalk to be shoveled, consideration is being given to purchase
of a blade for the tractor. Trustee Weiskopf and Derek Palmer are
to secure prices as soon as possible.
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Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Fire & Health
Committee, President Farrington appointed tobert Douglas &
jiobert Bandemer to the Volunteer Fire Department. Trustee
Racette moved the appointments be approved. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee the
following appointments were made by President Farrington:
Patrolman John Amann to Sergeant, Regular Reserve
Patrolman Walter Bruns to Sergeant, Juvenile Officer,
Regular Reserve
Radio Operator Richard Gleick to Station Officer
Radio Operator George Egger to Station Officer
Richard E. Ball to Patrolman, Regular Reserve.
Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be approved. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that he had received a letter
from the Industrial Relations Committee which was a resignation
of the entire committee. They have prepared a brochure and feel
this is as far as they can go at this time. He therefore asked
that their resignations be accepted. Trustee Marsh moved the
resignations be accepted. Trustee Racette seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Questions from the audience were called for. Mr. Whalin, a resident
on Buffalo Grove Road questioned when parkway trees are to be put in.
President Farrington stated that the builder stated he would take
care of it in the Spring. Mr. Whalin also questioned the ordinance
governing water drainage from sump pumps. Mr. Hooper was directed
to check the location to try and determine the cause of the problem.
There being no further business and no further questions from the
audience, Trustee Marsh moved themeeting be adjourned. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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