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1965-01-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS , HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 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 Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank Absent : Trustee Rueckel President Farrington read a letter of resignation from Trustee Albert Frank (Doc. #252) . Trustee Huxhold expressed deep regret for having to make a motion to accept the resignation. He so moved and Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. President Farrington stated he knows those things said in the letter were meant with a great deal of sincerity and though Mr. Frank was disagreed with more often than not, he is thankful that such a position was taken. He stated that over and above Mr. Frank's actions , he stimulated the board to a point where it would not have been stimulated if he were not here. He stated he believes that the bulk of his actions on the board were in the best interests of the Village. He also stated he is personally sorry to see him leave but 7 years is a long time, in any town. He stated he concurs with the motion. Trustee Marsh stated he enjoyed every moment of agreement and disagreement and will miss Mr. Frank. Trustee Weiskopf stated he could not help feeling "what 's he up to"? Trustee Racette stated he wished to express his thanks to Mr. Frank for a job well done even though there is something up his sleeve. On roll call the resignation was unanimously accepted. Trustee Frank then took his position in the audience as a private citizen. Police & Traffic Committee Chairman Trustee Marsh then stated that at the last meeting 3 applicants were interviewed for the Police Department. Final revision was made on the Resolution affecting Police Officer's equipment . The Ordinance on Damage to property is ready for passage. Two citizens appeared at the Committee meeting to ask if something could be done to alleviate the traffic problem and congestion on Sunday in the area of St. Mary' s Church. Trustee Marsh stated a Traffic Survey had been taken on Sunday and recommenda- tions and suggestions will be presented to Father Ballweber. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that no contact has been made with the County regardin;; the widening of Buffalo Grove Road. Questioned as to the status of the Tartments and Unit 7, Mr. Frank stated he had no information but will try to have an answer by the next board meeting. He stated they are waiting to hear from Mr. Arman. 2 Trustee Weiskopf then stated that the amendment to the Building Ordinance 0-58-22 was ready for Board approval. He then read the amendment and moved Ordinance 0-65-2 be approved and passed. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the section referring to the fees for school buildings . There was general agreement that this section should he eliminated. Trustee Weiskopf so amended his motion and Trustee Racette his second. On roll call the motion was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh then presented an Ordinance gosverning Damage to property. President Farrington read the Ordinance. Trustee Marsh moved Ordinance 0-65-3 be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read Resolution R-65-2 regarding Police Uniforms . Trustee Marsh moved Resolution R-65-2 be adopted. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then read a letter from the Circuit Court stating that the $50.00 a month payment for Saturday Court need no longer be submitted. A letter from the Department of Public Works and Buildings was then read reminding the Village of balance remaining in the MFT Fund. Trustee Weiskopf then moved that Resolution R-65-3, being an MFT Resolution appropriating funds for sidewalk repair on Arterial Streets in the amount of $416. 25 be adopted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Racette moved that Resolution R-65-4, being an MFT Resolution appropriating funds for sidewalk repair on Non-Arterial Streets in the amount of $249. 75 , be adopted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed John Reitmeir and Fred DeGrazia to Station Officers for the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed James Armstrong, 368 Stillwell, as Probationary Officer on the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read letters from the following Charitable Organizations requesting permission to solicit for funds in the Village of Buffalo Grove : Kidney Disease Foundation week of March 7-14, 1965 ; Danny Thomas (ALSAC) May 2, 1965 , and the Salvation Army on June 11, 1965 . / / 7 3 Trustee Racette moved permission be granted the organizations and the fee be waived. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The Clerk was directed to write letters to these organizations informing them of the Board's decision. President Farrington then stated he did not have a letter but rather a verbal request from Derek Palmer to accept his resignation as Park Commissinner. He stated he wished to spend more time with his family and his work. Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh stated he would like to publicly commend Derek Palmer for the effort and time he put in and extend his thanks. Trustee Racette stated a Resolution should be sent to Mr. Palmer thanking him. President Farrington then stated it is a difficult job to fill and would recoirunend to the Board the appointment of Jeremy Brown, who has shown an equal amount of interest in the activities and has devoted a great deal of time to Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts . Trustee Huxhold moved the appointment of Jeremy Brown be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington asked that the press note that there is a need for a Civil Defense Director in the Village of Buffalo Grove. He expressed the wish that someone volunteer for the job and see it thru. Edmond Venetianer, Building Commissioner, then stated that under Section 22, Page 10 of the Sign Ordinance, only "one (1) sign permit per business establishment shall be granted for any one business occupancy at one time" . Mark Drugs is requesting two signs for their store at the Shopping Center. Since the store has two "exposures" to the public roads , it was the general opinion of the Board that tentative approval be given to go ahead until confirmation from the Attorney could be gotten. Discussion followed on a Capital Improvements program for 1965. Nine items were mentioned, widening of Buffalo Grove Road and a new bridge over the Creek on Raupp Boulevard being of prime importance. President Farrington then read an estimate from the Engineer as to the Village' s cost of widening Buffalo Grove Road. It is estimated at 43 ,500 with approximately 17 ,000 attributed to drainage. MFT funds are available or it can be done by special assessment to property owners . The County portion would be approximately 110,000. Regarding the construction of a new bridge, an estimate of cost of construction is $40,000. County would match funds if : 1. population is beneath 15 ,000 2. maximum tax has been levied for past 3 years . 3. funds are available in the County The necessity of the bridge was discussed since it has become an arterial right of way that funnels children to the park. The 4 suggestion was then made that the board meet at a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, January 27 , 1965 at the Municipal Service Center at 7 :30 P.M. It was agreed to by the Trustees. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the various way of financing. 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