1965-04-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES 02 COOK AND L.K., ILLINOIS,
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150
N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :30 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, Aacette, Marsh,
Weiskopf, Huxhold
ABSENT: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved the minutes of the meeting of April 1st be
approved as submitted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Racette, Marsh, aeiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Rueckel
Trustee 'Jeiskopf moved the minutes of the meeting of April 2nd be
approved as submitted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Wilhelm, Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police & Traffic
Trustee Marsh stated a meeting had been held with all the members
of the Police Department to discuss a fund raising project which
will be announced in the near future. The balance of the meeting
was devoted to discussion on speed surveys for Checker and Arlington
Heights Roads so that signs could be poled.
Public Improvement
President Farrington then stated that since the Village is required
to maintain Checker Road and since it is impassable he had authorized
JJK to try and scrape it at a cost not to exceed $250.00 which is
a portion of the $500.00 authorized to repair hole on Bernard Drive.
John Hooper stated that the bids have been let for Seal Coating and
will be opened at the May 6th Board Meeting. It is advertised in
the State Magazine required.
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OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington stated there is nothing further on the agreement
with Mr. Frank regarding the Park-School site. It has not been
entered into and there is no further discussion on it. Trustee
RZueckel then stated he would like to express an opinion on the
situation and after reading the contract it was hix opinion that it
should be dropped although he hated to see the school go on double
shifts. He stated that since we are going to get an additional
acreage attached to the present park, investigation be made into
the possibility of locating a school on the present 1park site.
This, of course, would be subject to school board approval. President
Farrington stated it would be looked into.
John Hooper stated that he has an appointment with the Cook County
Highway Department and following that with the State to go over
the details of construction of Buffalo Grove Road since it will
be partial County and partial MFT. His final report should be
ready by the nexxt board meeting. Procedure then would be to set
the date for the hearing.
Mrs. DuFern was then recognized. She asked that they be given a
written accounting of how much money there is in MFT and how much
can be expected and what it will be used for if not all for Buffalo
Grove Road. Trustee Marsh stated he objects to rendering special
information to any group and that all records are public and visiting
the Clerk's Office at given hours such information could be obtained.
President Farrington stated there is enough money in MFT but it is
not the board's wish to cover the complete cost with MFT funds. It
is a discretionary matter to use the Funds for given projects. He
stated the Board would be remiss in alloting entire MFT fund for
one particular area and forsake the balance of the Village.
BUS1NZSS
President Farrington then read Resolution R-65-7 designating the
Judges of Election. Trustee Racette moved the Resolution be adopted.
Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a letter from a Mr. Kenneth IL. Meyer
asking the board to consider approximately ll acres for annexation
at the Southeast corner of Route 83 and Buffalo Grove Road. They
request a B-3 Zoning upon annexxation.
Trustee Wilhelm moved the letter and accompanying data be referred
to the Plan Commission for their review and further contact with
Mr. Meyer. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Racette stated that since it is the last board meeting
before election, he moved a resolution be sent to the members of the
Board whose term is expiring to thank them for their time served on
the Board. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the
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vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Marsh, Racette, Weiskopf - President Farrington
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustees Wilhelm, Rueckel, Huxhold
President Farrington stated he would go one step further to extend
his thanks to the loyal opposition (Harry Rueckel) since he has
chosen not to seek re-election for his interest and work on the
Board. He stated he instilled interest when it would not have
been instilled otherwise.
President Farrington asked that the Press note that the Village Clerk' s
Office will be closed on the 24th of April.
Trustee Rueckel moved the meeting be adjourned to 8 :00 P.M. on
April 22, 1965, at the Municipal Service Center.
Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
TIME: Approximately 9 :00 P.M.
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