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1965-04-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF 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, APRIL 1, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , 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 Wilhelm, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold ABSENT: Trustee Rueckel Trustee Racette moved the minutes of the meeting of March 18, 1965 be approved as submitted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. FINANCE Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #87. Trustee Weiskopf moved Warrant #87 in the amount of $3,422.62 be approved for payment. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant MFT #8. Trustee Weiskopf moved Warrant MFT #8 be approved for payment in the amount of $3,,(492.81. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. In the absence of the Treasurer, Trustee Weiskopf read the Treasurer's report. Cash in hand at the end of March was $24,206.58. MFT Allotment is $54,513.04. POLICE Police Chief, Arlie L. Page, then gave his report. Total hours logged by the Police Department were 1665 or 53.3 man hours per day. Personnel attended two separate Circuit Courts during the month of March. Trustee Marsh reported that at the regular meeting of the Police & Traffic Committee, the folbwing points were discussed: 1. The budget was put into final form 2. Discussion was had on posting speed limit signs on Arlington Heights and Checker Roads 3. Spring Safety Bulletin was discussed and will be distributed around the First of June 4. Interviews were made of prospective members of the Police Department - to be discussed under New Business. PLAN COMMISSION George Krug, Chairman, stated that their meeting had been cut short and was adjourned to April 8th. There was no action taken on the annexation 7 V" / - 2 - of the Baptist Church since the Reverend was out-of-town. He also stated that they will try to get the film they viewed at another time so that more people can see it. `IRE Trustee Huxhold then asked that the Board members read the report they were given regarding the Fire Department so that some action could be taken on it. President Farrington stated he thought a copy should be made available to the Rural Fire District. MISCELLANEOUS Charles Wilhelm stated the street signs have been ordered for Unit 6. There is a 2 to 4 week delivery. Trustee Weiskopf stated that budgets have been received from 3 departments thus far and asked that the others be turned in so that a recommendation can be made to the Board. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that the agreement to be executed between Mr. Frank and the Village has been received and is ready to be read and discussed. President Farrington began reading the agreement and stated if there were any comments from the Board they should be discussed. Trustee Marsh questioned thenecessity for an agreement of this type since school property has been deeded over previously without agreements. Mr. Frank stated that up to this time he was a member of the board and the Village could not legally enter into an agreement with him and he also wanted to insure the Zoning on the Multi-Family area of Unit 7. Discussion followed regarding various phases of the agreement, and the purpose of such an agreement. Mr. Frank stated that the agreement is an incorporation of the conditions agreed to by Mr. Arman and the Village. Mr. Frank stated that Mr. Siegal who prepared the agreement is on vacation therefore his associate Mr. Mel McCartney will answer questions. Mr. Raysa then questioned Mr. McCartney regarding the terms set down in the agreement regarding the school and park site to be deeded to the Village . He stated he did not think theVillage has a right to purchase school property which in effect it would be doing by the the terms of the agreement, if, for example, the agreement were violated. A lengthy discussion was had regarding the History of the deeding of the park-school site which was offered when Unit 7 was first started under Mr. Moser. Mr. Marsh stated all the Village is asking is that the offer be made good. Further discussion followed regarding points of the agreement. - 3 - In paragraph 4, sub-paragraph b, the following was to be added: 'permit for the swimming pool be taken out with the permit for the first building' (c) Mr. Farrington stated that paragraphs 1,2,3,5, and 6 of the letter to Mr. Arman be included in this paragraph Mr. Raysa asked that paragraph 5 be worded differently. Mr. McCartney stated he agreed that it should be. In paragraph 6, the last three lines beginning with the words "and the Village, etc. " are to be stricken. In paragraph 7 the words "all necessary" is to be changed to "first" In paragraph 8 the words "in paragraph 2" are to be added after the words "property hereinabove described" Paragraph 9 was eliminated upon agreement by Mr. Frank. In addition, in paragraph 11 mention should be made that the Village will record the agreement, sending the bill to the property owner. Mr. Frank also stated that the remainder of the park property other than the four acres for the school site could be leased immediately by the Village provided proper bonding and insurance is acquired. Discussion then followed on the number of bedrooms in relation to the number of apartments called out in the agreement. Since there could be no agreement reached at the time, it was agreed to adjourn the meeting to the following evening for the specific purpose of discussing the agreement so that it could be finalized. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then referred to the Plan Commission a letter from Mr. J. L. Davero requesting change in lot size for lots 14 and 15 in Unit 1. President Farrington then announced that April 15th is the last day for casting ballots (absentee) for the coming election. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS Upon the recommendation of the Fire & Health Committee, President Farrington appointed Dominic Saviano, Jr. Wayne Winter as members of the Volunteer Fire Department. Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. - 4 - Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed Leland Vincent Henry L. Lambert as members of the Police Department to serve a six month probationary period. Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a letter of resignation from Robert Deau as a member of the Volunteer Fire Department. Trustee Racette moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington directed Trustee Huxhold to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Deau. A letter of resignation from Robert Conners. Sgt. Police Department was then read. Trustee Wilhelm moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington directed Trustee Marsh to write a letter of thanks to Sgt. Conners. The following reappointed rea ointed members of the Electrical Commission: John Ryberg Norm Schwinn Edmond Venetianer William Hennings Trustee Racette moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then appointed Richard Erickson as a new member of the Electrical Commission. Trustee Racette moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then made the following appointments to the Building Code Committee: Edmond Venetianer John Ryberg Norm Schwinn Elmer Boehm Harry Ruepert Richard Erickson Raymond Rosene James Ryan John Rasmussen Al Thorud Donald May Richard Witt Trustee Racette moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. MISCELLANEOUS John Hooper, Village Engineer, then requested that the Board appropriate a sum not to exceed $500.00 for the repair of the hole on Bernard Drive. Trustee Racette moved the Board appropriate a sum not to exceed $500.00 7 y 2i - 5 - to repair the hole on Bernard Drive. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. John Hooper also stated that he will advertise for bids for the seal coating of streets so that they can be opened at the next board meeting. QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE Mrs. DuFern asked if there were any further word on the widening of Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Hooper stated the surveying has not yet been completed because of the snow. There being no further questions from the audience Trustee Weiskopf moved the meeting be adjourned to Friday evening, April 2, 1965, at 7 :30 P.M. , at the Municipal Service Center. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Time: approximates 11 :55 P.M. Village erk/ Li