1965-03-04 - 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, MARCY 4, 1965 AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150
N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The meeting was called 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 Wilhelm, Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf,
Huxhold
Absent : Trustee Marsh
Trustee Racette moved the minutes of the meeting of February 18th be
approved as submitted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. President
Farrington stated that he did not believe he used the term special
assessment in answer to question 10 and asked that the words be
stricken. Trustees Racette and Huxhold so amended their motion and
second. On roll call the motion to accept the minutes as corrected
was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #86. Trustee Rueckel moved Warrant #86
in the amount of $3,961.43 be approved for payment. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Martin McHugh thengave the Treasurer's report. Cash in bank at the
end of February was $22,180.49. - MFT Allotment of $53,082. 24.
Chief Arlie L. Page gave the Police report. Total man hours worked
during the month of February were 1460 or 52. 1 per day. Policeman
attended two separate circuit courts during the month of February.
Because of the absence of Trustee Marsh there was no Police & Traffic
Committee report.
Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Weiskopf, stated that at this
time they cannot make any recommendation for a fulltime policeman
and ask that Department heads prepare an estimate of their needs
for the next fiscal year.
George Krug stated the Plan Commision meeting will convene at 7 :30 P.M.
instead of 8 :00 P.M. on March 25th. A special film will be shown and
everyone is invited to attend. Trustee Rueckel stated that he would
like to officially refer to the Plan Commission investigation of the
feasibility of a bridge across the ditch in back of Alcott School,
as was discussed at the last board meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
president Farrington stated that at the last board meeting, discussion
was had regarding the possibility of pasiing a resolution to actively
participate in CATS. He stated theBoard had been reluctant because
of lack of information and lack of answers to questions. He then
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introduced Mr. Allison a representative from CATS who was to explain
what the purpose of CATS was. Mr. Allison stated that offices are
located at 130 N. Franklin Street in Chicago. He stated it is operated
by a Policy Committee consisting of Virden E. Staff, Chief Highway
Engineer of the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings ,
Andrew V. Plummer, Superintendent of Highways, County of Cook,
Milton Pikarsky, Commissioner of Public Works, City of Chicago, and
Charles S. Monnier, Division Engineer, U.S. Bureau of Public Roads.
He stated the Chicago Area Transportation Study has been "going"
since 1955. He stated their Study is comprehensive, continuing,
and coordinated. Following his general description of what their work
involves and the Village's part in it, Trustee Weiskopf moved that
Resolution R-65-6 be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Rueckel moved that President
William Farrington be the official representative of the Village
to CATS. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Charles Wilhelm then reported that in contacting Mr. Frank regarding
the street signs in Unit 6, Mr. Frank stated they were not yet ordered.
It was suggested that the Village purchase the signs and bill Mr.
Frank for them. Charles Wilhelm was instructed to inform Mr. Frank
as to the Board's decision.
President Farrington then stated that Mr. Frank is having his Attorney
draft an agreement which they would like the Village to enter into.
A copy will be mailed to the Village Attorney for his perusal. The
agreement is relative to the existing zoning on multiple family in
Unit• 7.
Mr. Raysa reported that there was no further action regarding the
Kildeer School District suit against the Village. An opinion on
scavenger service is forthcoming.
Mr. Hooper reported that the surveying has been done on Buffalo Grove
Road.
President Farrington then read a letter from the County Traffic
Survey Commission regarding their study of the speed limit on Buffalo
Grove Road. (Doc #257)
NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington then stated that upon the recommendation of
the Police and Traffic Committee, he wished to appoint the following
Regular Reserve Police since they successfully completed their six
months probation. Those appointed were:
John Crimmins
Michael Griffin
Frank Embrey
Franklin Vincent
Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President
Farrington appointed the following to serve a 6 months probation
on the Police Department :
Phillip Thorne
Allan Carlson
Philip 011man
Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that R.J. Talbot requested his
resignation be accepted from the Police Department. Trustee Weiskopf
moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Racette seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that we have received a signed
cop y of a letter sent to the County regarding their part in the
widening of Buffalo Grove Road.
Discussion followed regarding the Building Commissioner's attendance
at sessions of a building conference. Trustee Weiskopf moved the
Board authorize the Building Commissioner to attend the last 2 sessions
at a cost of $7.00 per session plus reimbursement of lost pay.
Trustee Racette seconded the motion. Trustee Rueckel questioned whether
it was necessary at this time since it involves a considerable amount
of money. Roll was called and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Wilhelm, Racette, Weiskopf , Huxhold
NAYS : Trustee Rueckel
Trustee Racette then asked that overnight parking be enforced in
the Village between the hours of 2 A.M. and 6 A.M. since at times
it seems impossible to get through on some of the streets because
of parking on both sides .
President Farrington stated this should be directed to the Police
and Traffic Committee. Trustee Weiskopf asked that the Police &
Traffic Committee finish work as soon as possible on the Dog Ordinance
since it seems to be inadequate at this time, and needs defninte
review.
President Farrington directed the Village Clerk to inform Trustee Marsh
of these two considerations.
There being no further business, and no questions from the audience,
Trustee Rueckel moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as folbws :
AYES : Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Huxhold, President Farrington
NAYS : Trustees Wilhelm, Weiskopf
The meeting was declared adjourned.
10:00 P.M.
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