1965-06-03 - 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,
HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP, BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1965.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :25 P.M. All
present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll and the folbwing were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis
ABSENT: Trustees Marsh, Racette (Trustee Marsh arrived 8 :35 P.M. )
Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of May 20th be approved. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Lewis then read Warrant #89. Trustee Wilhelm moved Warrant
#89 in the amount of $4,090.19 be approved for payment. Trustee
Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Lewis then read MFT #10. Trustee Lewis moved MFT #10 in
the amount of $108.00 be approved for payment. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Martin McHugh then gave the Treasurer' s report. Cash in bank at
the end of May was $20,464.14. MFT Allotment is $57,728.99.
(Trustee Marsh arrived and was present for the meeting)
Arlie L. Page, Chief of Police, then gave his report. Total hours
logged by personnel of the Department were 1835 or 59.1 man hours
per day. The Department won the 1st. Marksman Award for Competitive
Shooting with the "North Suburban Police Pistol League.
Trustee Marsh then read a letter from John Nordberg former Circuit
Court Magistrate thanking the Chief and the Police Department for
their cooperation during his term. (Doc. #65-10)
Trustee Marsh then stated that Arcadia Farms is having a Rodeo
on August 27th, 28th and 29th. The Police Department and the
women's auxiliary are working with Arcadia Farms to make the Rodeo
a successful fund raising project to purchase additional emergency
equipment for the Village.
George Krug, Plan Commission Chairman, then stated that at the
regular meeting of the Plan Commission it was the unanimous decision
of the kmembers to recommend approval of the 47 single family
units in Unit #7. They also recommend that Wainwright Drive be
changed to Golfview Terrace. He also stated that Mr. Gilbert J.
Lee made a request for a variation of Fence Ordinance 0-60-2.
He presented specifications and signed statements of property
owners stating they have no objection. The Plan Commission
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therefore recommends that the variation be granted to Mr. Lee
because there is not sufficient evidence that the presence of
the fence will be detrimental to public health, safety, or
welfare.
Mr. Krug also stated there is not sufficient information regarding
the 11 acres on Buffalo Grove Road and Route 83 for a
recommendation to be made.
There is no further action on the Baptist Church annexation.
At the hearing of the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals, the
petitioners requested the matter be continued indefinitely
because they are seeking annexation to Wheeling.
Re-appointment of Ed Fabish is requested since his term is to
expire.
Jeremy Brown, Park Commissioner then stated that the Park has
received several donations. The Jayceettes have donated a First
Aid Kit which will be mounted on the wall of the Park Office.
Women's Club has donated drapes for the offices as well as
fire extinguishers for the Building. The Jaycees have planted
a Spruce tree and have placed a 24 family unit Purple Martin
House in the Park.
The screens for the windows will be delivered shortly.
Trustee Weiskopf, Public Improvement Chairman, stated a meeting
was held of the Committee for the purposes of orientation. A
regular meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month
to get things moving along.
President Farrington then stated if thre were no objections
from Board members the agenda would be deviated from. There being
no objections, President Farrington asked the Board for their
recommendation regarding the request of Mr. Lee for the variation
of the Fence Ordinance. Trustee Weiskopf moved the variation
be granted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Following
discussion the roll was called and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis , President Farrington
NAYS : Trustee Marsh
STrustee Marsh stated he is not voting against Mr. Lee but feels
the ordinance forbidding fences in front of houses is a good one.
Mr. Lee was recognized and thanked the Board for their favorable
vote.
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President Farrington then questioned the Engineer regarding the
sidewalk to the Shopping Center. Mr. Hooper stated that Skokie
Valley has submitted a proposal to Mr. Frank and he verbally
indicated he will sign it.
Street signs are not yet in. Discussion followed regarding
the condition of Elmwood Drive. Mr. Rodeck stated that ground
and weather conditions are such that nothing can be done immediately.
Discussion followed regarding the restoration of parkways by
the Utility Company. Mr. Raysa was directed to draft a letter
to the Utility Company informing them if the parkways are not
restored, the Village will do so and bring suit against the Utility.
President Farrington then read a letter from the Engineer
(Doc. 65-11) transmitting the plat of Unit 7, recommending
acceptance. An engineering fee of $591.08 is now due from the
developer which is 1/2of 1-1/4% of the cost estimate of
improvements. Discussion followed regarding the deed to the 4
acres which is to be given to the School District.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the Board approve the Plat of Unit 7
subject to the following conditions : Check in the amount of
$591.08, - deed to the parcel listed as "A" - approval of the
easements recommended by the Village Engineer, - and a letter
regarding ownership of water and sewer lines. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion.
Trustee Marsh moved the motion be tabled. There being no second
to the motion roll was called on the original motion and the
vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis
NAYS : Trustee Marsh
President Farrington then read a letter received from West Germany
from a Manfred Bordasch requesting a Police Badge and information
regarding the "Land of Lincoln". President Farrington stated
if there is no objection from the Board, he would have this
information personally delivered by a friend who was going to
Hannover within a short time. There were no objections .
A letter was then read from Blind Craft of Illinois requesting
permission for soliciting within the Village. Trustee Wdskopf
moved we grant permission provided they furnish the Police
with the specific dates of their solicitation. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission Chairman, President
Farrington appointed Ed Fabish for a term of one year as member of
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the Plan Commission. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be
approved. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of the Public Improvement Chairman,
President Farrington appointed Derek Palmer member of the
Public Improvement Committee. Trustee Weiskopf moved the
appointment be oonfirmed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-8, an Ordinance
amending the Police Salary Ordinance. Following discussion
regarding amounts of salary and number of men on the department,
Trustee Marsh moved Ordinance 0-65-8 be approved and passed.
Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Lewis then presented an outline of the proposed park
program for the summer of 1965. Following discussion, Trustee
Lewis moved that the Park Commission be allowed to contract
for ;the counsellors and purchase the necessary supplies for an
amount not to exceed $1,950.00. Trustee Marsh seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Lewis then stated that the Park Commission has been
working on the program for Buffalo Grove Day and has contracted
to have the Wheeling High School Band march in the parade. He
stated that since they are in need of funds, they asked
whether the fee could be payable in advance. Trustee Lewis
moved the Board authorize a sum of $100.00 to the Wheeling
Instrumental League for services to be rendered on September 5th.
Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There being no further business, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting
be adjourned to June 7, 1965 at 7 :30 P.M. at the Municipal
Service Center. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
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