1965-05-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE,
ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, IAY 13, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :20 P.M.
, The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, s.Jeiskopf, Marsh, Racette,
ai the lm, Lewis
Trustee Marsh moved we dispense with usual formalities. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
George Krug of the Plan Commission then gave a report. He stated
that after publication of a public hearing, it was the unanimous
decision of the Plan Commission to recommend approval of the
re-subdivision of Lots 14 and 15 in Unit 1 and further recommend
changing of zoning from R-3 to R-5. Trustee Marsh moved the Board
accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and approval be
granted to the re-subdivision of Lots 14 and 15 and zoning change
from 2,-3 to R-5. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
The Clerk was instructed to inform the Building Conu«issioner that
permits on these two lots could be issued.
Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President
Farrington appointed Frank W. Harth as a probationary officer on
the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Trustee "marsh moved the
appointment be confirmed. Trustee Hacette seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated the standing committees must be
re-organized. He stated there had been some dissention of allotment
of personnel to the various committees. Since availability of
personnel is limited, a fifth standing committee, Park and Recreation
will not be established but upon acceptance by Rex Lewis , President
Farrington appointed Trustee Lewis as a liaison between the Board
and the Park Commission. Trustee Lewis accepted the position.
Thereupon, Trustee Weiskopf resigned as Chairman of the Finance
Committee. Trustee .Marsh moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President
Farrington then appointed Rexford Lewis, Chairman of the Finance
Committee. Trustee Racette moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The
Finance Committee will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Trustee Marsh remains a member of the Finance Committee and Trustee
Weiskopf will be an auxiliary member. President Farrington stated
Trustee Lewis should strive to increase members of the Committee.
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Trustee Wilhelm then resigned from the Public Improvement Committee.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Thereupon, President Farrington appointed Trustee William 'e 'eiskopf
Chairman of the Public Improvement Committee. Trustee Marsh
moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Racette seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington
stated Trustee Racette remains amember of the Public Improvement
Committee and they will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month.
He stated that Committee should also be increased.
He stated Trustee Huxhold will remain Chairman of the Fire and Health
Committee which will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month. President
Farrington appointed Charles Wilhelm member of the Committee. Trustee
deiskopf moved the appointment be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that some time during the course
of the summer, each Committee will meet and specifications of the
responsibilities of each Committee will be drawn up.
President Farrington then read Ordinance o-65-6 amending the
Ordinance creating the Board of Local Improvements. Trustee
Weiskopf moved Ordinance 0-65-6 be adopted. Trustee Wilhelm seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a notification from the Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc. #65-09) of a Public Hearing to be
held on May 28, 1965 at the Arlington Heights Village Hall re
a zoning change from R4 to B4 - proposed use Restaurant and Cocktail
Lounge, location North Side of McHenry Road, approximately 1/2
mile dest of Zlmhurst Road. George Krug, Chairman of the Plan
Commission was directed to see that someone represents the Village
in objecting if it does not conform to our Master Plan.
A letter from the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation was
then read asking permission to canvass the Village from August 23
to September 10. Trustee Weiskopf moved permission be granted
pending their acceptance of soliciting on only one week-end and the
fee be waived. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Wilhelm
NAYS : Trus tee Lewis.
The Clerk was instructed to write them a letter informing them
permission was granted contingent on their chosing a specific
week-end.
President Farrington asked that the press be cognizant of the fact
that there will be only one board meeting during the summer months.
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Discussion then followed on the proposed budget as submitted by
the Finance Committee. ' ach department voiced their opinion on
their respective budgets. Since there was no provision in the
Police Budget for another fulltime man, Trustee :arsh stated that
with/additional amount of $2500, the volunteer patrolmen could
be paid a mlary of $20.00 a month thereby augmenting another
fulltime policeman for the present time.
Trustee Nuxhold stated that if the Village could assume the payments
on the Fire Truck the men would raise whatever additional funds
they need for uniforms , etc. , through fund raising projects.
The Park voiced their need of a new tractor and also the necessity
of replacing the foot bridges over the creek. Following discussions
the following increases were requested in each department :
Administrative - $1150 - required for increase in attorney
fees, office equipment, dues and
postage
Police 2730 - Paying patrolmen
:=ealth 100 - idoctor Fees (if needed)
blic Improv. 300 - Tree replacement
Park 1300 - :Landscaping and equipment
Auilding Dept. 225 - quipment (Office) & Books
A total increase of $6,505 was requested over the amount allotted
to each department by the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee
had based their figures on projected income.
President Farrington asked that the Finance Committee take back
the budget for rework and re-submit it.
There being no further business , Trustee ,:arsh moved the meeting be
adjourned. Trustee _iuxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
,Approximately 11 :25 P. .
Village Clerk
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Trustee dilliam Harsh -
Li Trustee iilliam H. ieiskopf
Harry 2:ueckel
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Hike D'Amore
Ld Janas
Anthony Sansone
HEALTH, & COI,Z1
Trustee ugene Huxhold
Trustee Charles H. iiilhelm
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Trustee Milani H. ,ieiskopf - CiLU2.1:"Ai;
Trustee ugene J. :!.acette
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Trustee ztexf ord G. Lewis
Trustee ailliam lArsh
Partin J. ',icHugh
Trustee Hilliam i. . eiskopf - auxiliary member
Trustee .texford G. Lewis is appointed as a Liaison between
the 3oard of Trustees and the Park Commission