1965-08-19 - 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, AUGUST 19, 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. The
Clerk called the roll and the following were found present :
President Farrington, Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette,
Wilhelm
Absent: Trustee Lewis
Trustee Marsh moved we dispense with formalities. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette
NAYS : Trustee Wilhelm.
President Farrington stated to satisfy the Wheeling Herald repre-
sentative, the reason for the adjourned meeting is to refer to
the Plan Commission certain papers for an annexation which will
be gotten to later.
President Farrington then stated so that there is no room for
misunderstanding, he asks that the Board set out ground rules which
are to be followed regarding the re-opening of the former Riclt
Casares Pro Bowl. He stated they have applied for a liquor license
and he wishes to have the Board's feeling regarding the areas of
the operation that have caused problems, such as pin ball machines,
pool hall, closing hours. President Farrington stated the new
management has assured him that the policing of the premises will
be more diligent and all encompassing.
Trustee Racette stated he would be desirous of reducing the hours
and the pin ball machines should be removed. Trustee Marsh stated
that since the Ordinance would have to be amended, he feels the
closing time could remain the same as it has been, since if it does
not operate properly the license will be revoked. Trustee Marsh
felt however that each operation of the bowling alley should be
licensed separately, pool hall, restaurant and theater so that in
the event there are problems in any of the operations, the license
will serve as a controlling factor.
Trustee Weiskopf felt that the closing hours would not be
objectionalbe, however, he feels that a pool hall ordinance should
be put on the books disallowing liquor in the pool hall. He also
felt that any device that can be used for gambling, namely pin ball
machines, should be eliminated.
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Discussion followed regarding licensing of and prohibiting of
consumption of liquor in the pool hall premises. Trustee Huxhold
felt that the pin ball machines should be eliminated. Questioned
as to whether the pin ball machines caused a problem for the Police,
Trustee Marsh stated that other than a congregating spot for 'kids' ,
there were no other complaints received. He stated the pool hall
was a major problem but this has rectified itself.
President Farrington stated that the pin ball machine area is a
central gathering place for teenagers and language tends to
become abusive.
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the pin ball machines be eliminated as
a condition of granting the license. Trustee Racette seconded the
motion. Mr. Raysa then asked what could be defined as a pin ball
machine. President Farrington then read a portion of a notice that
goes out with all County Liquor Licenses regarding eliminating
mechanical devices including pin ball machines that could be used
for gambling devices. Trustee Wilhelm then amended his motion to
state mechanical devices including pin ball machines which could be
used for gadling. Trustee Racette seconded. Trustee Marsh then
asked whether an ordinance could be drafter prohibiting pin ball
machines in public places within the village limits. Thereupon
Trustee Wilhelm withdrew his motion and Trustee Racette his second.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Village Attorney be directed to
draw up an ordinance prohibiting apparatus that can normally be
used for gambling including pin ball machines in public places
within the Village limits. Trustee Racette seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Wilhelm
NAYS : None
Trustee Marsh then stated he wished to have the opinion of the
Attorney regarding the advisability of licensing each operation
of the bowling alley as a separate entity even though it is under
one management.
The Village Attorney is to submit an opinion at the next board
meeting regarding the licensing of restaurant, pool hall, theater,
or other operation and bowling alley.
President Farrington then questioned Trustee Marsh regarding the
problems with weeds in the Village. Trustee Marsh stated citations
have been issued for the weeds in the residential districts.
President Farrington then read a letter from the Superintendent
of parks and Recreation in Wheeling, Eugene Sackett, suggesting
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that a slow pitch softball game be held between the Village Board
of Wheeling and the Village Board of Buffalo Grove on September 6th
in Wheeling, asking for a reply to the letter by August 24th.
Following discussion the Village President directedEthe village
Clerk to reply to the affirmative stating that a letter with
certain conditions will be forthcoming.
President Farrington then read a letter from Preference Development
Corporation submitting a plat and petition for zoning along with a
pre-annexation agreement for consideration by the Village Board
asking for a zoning hearing on the area shown in Exhibit "B"
attached. This includes approximately 130 acres on the South side
of Dundee Road in the area formerly occupied by Palmgren Nursery,
including the Heliport.
Trustee Huxhold moved that the petition of Preference Development
Corporation be given to the i°lan Commission for their recommendation.
Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Village Attorney was then directed to prepare public notices
for zoning hearing before the Plan Commission on September 16th
at 8 :00 P.M. and a pre-annexation hearing before the Corporate
Authorities on September 20th at 8 :30, P.M.
Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission chairman, President
Farrington reappointed Alex Stasal and John Zodrow for a one year
term and appointed Ralph DuSold also for a one year term to the
Plan Commission. Trustee Weiskofp moved the appointments be
confirmed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
The Tax Levy Ordinance was then read and discussed. Following
corrections Trustee Racette moved that Ordinance 0-65-14 being
the Tax Levy Ordinance in the amount of $40,350.00 be approved
and passed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Racette then questioned the latest information on Buffalo
Grove widening. Mr. Raysa stated the agreement with the golf
course is being redrafted and should be ready for signing.
Approval from the State is still pending.
Trustee Marsh then stated he would like to remind the Board that
next Friday night is the benefit performance fot the Buffalo Grove
Police Department of the Rodeo at Arcadia Farms. He stated that
since this is so close to Buffalo Grove Day, he requested that
President Farrington proclaim the week of August 27th to September
5th as Rodeo Week in Buffalo Grove.
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President Farrington then stated that commencing with the 27th day
of August to the 5th day of September be proclaimed Rodeo Week
in the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
wayne Winter of the Fire Department then stated that the Fire
Department has purchased 20 tickets which they will raffle off
and hope that this will induce more people to buy tickets to
accompany those that have won the 20 above-mentioned tickets.
Trustee Marsh expressed his thanks to the Fire Department for
their cooperation with the Police Department stating that the
proceeds received will be used to purchase another inhalator.
There being no further business and no questions from the audience,
Trustee Wilhelm moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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