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1965-08-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 , 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8: 10 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1 Li The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: Trustees Marsh, Racette (Trustee Marsh arrived 8: 25 P.M. ) Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of the meetings of July 1st and July 29th be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was unanimously carried with Trustee Weiskopf abstaining for the approval of the minutes of July 1st. Trustee Lewis then read Warrant #91. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Warrant #91 in the amount of $6, 967 . 55 be approved for payment. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. In the absence of the Treasurer, Trustee Lewis read the monthly Treasurer ' s report. Cash in bank at the end of July was $28,468 .65 . MFT Allotment is $61, 557 .30 . Chief Arlie L. Page then gave the monthly Police Department report. Total hours worked by the personnel were 1688 or 54.5 man hours per day. Trustee Marsh arrived and was present for the meeting. Trustee Marsh stated he had no Police & Traffic report since there was not a quorum at the last scheduled meeting. Trustee Lewis announced in the absence of the Park Commissioner that the park program will continue through August 27th. He stated the park commission is working on Buffalo Grove Day and all interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. He also stated that interest has dropped in the park program. He stated that perhaps the free program will be eliminated next year since the biggest turn-out was for the baseball lessons and baton twirling lessons . Both of these were paid sessions . Trustee Marsh complimented the Park on the excellence of the baseball lessons since there was much interest shown by the boys . -2- Trustee Lewis reported that the books are now at the auditors for the annual audit. Public Improvement Chairman, Trustee Weiskopf, reported that the Village now has the use of a truck for the cleaning of parkway trees and miscellaneous tasks. In the absence of the FireChief, a member of the Department gave the first monthly report of the Fire Department. Total hours worked during July were 431 with an additional 265 hours spent working on the annual picnic . President Farrington then stated with the indulgence of the Board members , he wished to deviate from the agenda somewhat and introduce Mrs . Meyer, a representative of the "Over 50 Club" which is an organization wishing to start a branch in the Buffalo Grove-Wheeling area. Mrs . Meyer then took the floor to explain the "Over 50 Club" . She stated it was good therapy for the old people and expressed hope that a branch could be started in the area since there are funds available for that purpose. It was suggested that the Park Commission look into the availability of the Field House as a meeting place and the start of such a branch. Mrs. Meyer thanked the Village President and Board members for their attention to the presentation as well as the members of the audience. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-11 being an Ordinance approving a pre-annexation agreement with the Mid-Missions Baptist Church. Trustee Marsh moved the Ordinance be approved and passed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, President Farrington NAYS: NONE President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-12 , being an Ordinance annexing certain territory to the Village. Trustee Weiskopf moved the Ordinance be approved and passed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis NAYS: NONE 7 -3- President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-65-13 , being an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance as amended Trustee Marsh moved the Ordinance be approved and passed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the building permit fee be waived for the Joyce Kilmer School in Buffalo Grove. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh then presented various methods of financing the new Police Vehicle. He stated the dealer has agreed to a 30, 60, 90 day basis at no interest rate, or it can be purchased on time. Trustee Weiskopf stated that rather than purchasing something on time, a Tax Anticipation Warrant should be considered. Following further comment, Trustee Weiskopf moved the dealer be informed that he will be paid on a 30 , 60 , 90 day basis or sooner at the Village ' s option and the Village Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents when the car is delivered. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a letter from the School District #21 Superintendent, Mr. Kenneth Gill, Doc #65-12 , thanking the Village Board for their cooperation with the School District in securing the Joyce Kilmer School Site. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington stated he had been in contact with the Town- ship Road Commissioner, Mr. Stancliff, regarding the maintenance of Checker Road and where the funds can come from. He stated they had agreed that the Township would repair Checker Road if the Village would bear half the cost or approximately $350 .00 . There- upon, Trustee Weiskopf moved the Board authorize the sum of $350 .00 matching funds with the Township for the repair of Checker Road, said amount to be taken out of the Road and Bridge Account. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Repair to Arlington Heights Road was then discussed. Public Improvement Committee is to follow-up. Mr . Raysa reminded Board members that the Tax Levy Ordinance must be passed and filed before the 2nd Tuesday of September. Mr . Raysa also stated that Villages can now collect the 1 tax applicable to renting or leasing of property provided the proper Ordinance is passed. The Finance Committee was directed to follow- up with the Attorney regarding such an Ordinance. 72 c_, -4- Arlington Golf Course has granted the easement for the widening of Buffalo Grove Road. State approval is pending. Mr . Thomas Milbourn, a resident of Bernard Drive was then recognized and presented a petition signed by 33 homeowners of the area asking the Board to investigate the conditions that exist along Bernard Drive from Raupp westward, regarding violations of traffic laws and effect an adeivate solution. President Farrington stated the Board, the Police and the Police & Traffic Committee recognize the problem and he is sure the Police & Traffic Committee will welcome the opportunity to review it and look into it. Further comments followed. Trustee Marsh stated the problem would be a topic of discussion at the Police & Traffic meeting at 8: 00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 10th and all those interested are invited to attend. He stated the Committee will report back to the Board the progress toward a solution. The Treasurer ' s report must be published by September 1st. President Farrington then read a letter from Ronald Olsen of the Fire Department asking that his resignation as Captain be accepted due to personal commitments but stating he will remain a member of the Volunteer Department. Thereupon, President Farrington removed Ronald Olsen as Captain of the Volunteer Fire Department. Trustee Huxhold moved the resignation be accepted for removal approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a recommendation from the Chairman of the Fire & Health Committee that Lt. Wayne Winter be promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief. Thereupon, President Farrington appointed Wayne Winter to the rank of Assistant Chief. Trustee Huxhold moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Fire & Health Committee, President Farrington appointed Robert Krause to the rank of Lieutenant. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be approved. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. II 176,X -5- President Farrington then introduced the youngest members of the audience, Michael and Mark Farrington. He then introduced Mrs . Joan Farrington, his wife, stating this is the first meeting they have been able to witness since his work with the Village Board began. There being no further business Trustee Wiskopf moved the meeting adjourn to August 19th at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Service Center . Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unani- mously carried. Village Clerk Unfinished Business: Animal Ordinance Financing of Police Car Zoning Ordinance Bernard Drive Traffic Problem Tax Levy Ordinance Treasurer ' s Report Insurance Collection on damages to 714 paid on Warrant #83