1965-05-20 - 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, MAY 20, 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 Huxhold Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette,
Wilhelm, Lewis
ABSENT: NONE
Trustee Racette moved the minutes of the meetings of May 6th and May
13th be approved as submitted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Huxhold distributed copies of Rules and Regulations for
the Fire Department to each member of the Board asking them to
read and digest them so that a meeting could be held.
Trustee Huxhold requested that the meeting of the Fire and Health
Committee be held on the 2nd Thursday rather than the 2nd Tuesday
since Tuesday is training night for the Fire Department and he would
like representatives of the Fire Department to attend Committee
meetings. ; There was no dissention.
George Krug, Plan Commission Chairman, was given a letter from
Mr. Kenneth G. Meyer in re the 11 acres on the corner of Buffalo
Grove Road and Route 83.
OLD BUSINESS
Ken Rodeck stated that he had talked to Rydin Sign Company and
they stated the signs will be delivered about the 1st of June.
John Hooper stated the plans are complete for Buffalo Grove Road.
Mr. Raysa stated as soon as the warrant books are returned from
the Township, he will be able to get a list of owners of record
of the properties along Buffalo Grove Road and notify them of
the meeting of the Board of Local Improvements.
Mr. Raysa also stated that he is compiling an Ordinance regarding
excavations in streets and sidewalks by Utility Companies and
the required replacement.
President Farrington asked that when all information is compiled
re the franchising of the scavenger service, Mr. Raysa meet with
Trustee Lewis, new chairman of the Finance Committee. President
Farrington stated it is imperative that Village gain revenues and
every possibility should be explored.
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John Hooper reported that the seal coating will be done on or about
the first of June.
Trustee Weiskopf stated he has not put the budget in final form
but since the last board meeting, in talking with the builders,
there should be an increase in the building permit fee area. He
stated that the budget is now approximately $2,000 above the estimated
income but he feels approval can be given with a review at the
end of six months. He also recommends that the areas which were
discussed as to buying things on time or leasing be cleared through
the finance committee.
Trustee Marsh moved that the budget as revised in the amount of
$54,300 be approved for the fiscal year 1965 to 1966. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion. Discussion followed sregarding the
$500.00 that had been donated to the Fire Department last year
for their use. Following lenghty discussion, Trustee Marsh amended
his motion to include the budget as submitted does not include
a special donation to the Village earmarked for the Fire Department
that it will be given special consideration at the time a request
is made for it. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the amended motion.
On roll call it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Marsh moved that the board authorize placing an advertisement
for the taking of bids for the purchase of a new squad car,
specifications for which will be on file at the ViL ge Clerk's
Office. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
President Farrington stated that the School Board of District 21
is desirous of meeting with the Buffalo Grove Village Board. All
board members being in agreement, President Farrington stated he
will contact the school board to set up the date.
Discussion followed regarding the sidewalk to the shopping center.
President Farrington stated that Mr. Frank had several questhons
regarding the sidewalk such as why a 6' width and not a 5' . He
stated a meeting will have to be had to iron out the problems
and in the meanwhile Mr. Frank will meet with his financial partners
to see what could be done.
Mr. Ken Rodeck then requested recognition and presented a plat
of the remaining single family lots in Unit 7 for approval.
President Farrington read the cover letter which stated it was
intention of the developer to submit the multi-family section at a
later date. The dedication of approximately 4 acres for a school
site will be made at this time.' Trustee Huxhold moved the plat
be referred to the Plan Commission. Trustee Weiskopf seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-7 an amendment to
the Traffic Ordinance regulating parking on St. Mary's Parkway.
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Trustee Marsh moved Ordinance 0-65-7 be approved and adopted.
Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There was no further Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Upon the recommendation of the Fire and Health Committee, President
Farrington appointed Gilbert Anderson a member of the Volunteer
Fire Department. Trustee Wilhelm moved the appointment be confirmed.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read a report from the Chairman of
the Fire & Health Committee recommending promotion of Wayne
Winter to Lieutenant on the Volunteer Fire Department also listing
his qualifications and experience. President Farrington then
appointed Wayne Winter, Lieutenant on the Volunteer Fire Department.
Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Discussion followed regarding the purchase of a new tractor for
the Park Commission. Trustee Lewis submitted a price received
from Firnbach and stated it was far below another that had been
received. Following further discussion regarding service
received from Mr. Firnbach thus far, Trustee Marsh moved the
Board approve immediate purchase of a tractor mower for a sum
not to exceed $1400 as indicated by Trustee Lewis provided
mutually acceptable terms can be arrived at. Trustee Wilhelm
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There being no further business and no questions from the audience,
Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Time: Approximately 9 :30 P.M.
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