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1965-09-02 - 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, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: Trustee Racette Trustee Wilhelm moved the minutes of the meetings of August 5th and August 19th be approved as submitted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Wilhelm NAYS : NONE ABSTAIN: Trustee Lewis Trustee Lewis read Warrant #92. Trustee Marsh moved that Warrant #92 in the amount of $4,469.89 be approved for payment. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Martin McHugh, Treasurer, then gave his report. Balance of all funds on August 31, 1965 was $26,553.85, MFT Allotment of $63,491.25. Arlie L. Page, Chief of Police, then gave his report. Total hours logged by the personnel of the Police Department during August were 1691 or 54.1 man hours per day. During August, two jury hearings in Evanston were attended in addition to regular court dates. A police combat shooting school was also held which dealt with safe and effective use of police weapons. Chief Page thanked the Woman's Auxiliary for their part in making the Arcadia Farm Rodeo a success. Life saving equipment will be purchased with the proceeds received by the Department from theRodeo. Questioned regarding the problem of weeds, Chief Page stated it is most difficult to locate the owner of the vacant lots, thus citations cannot be issued. Trustee Marsh then gave the Police & Traffic Committee report. He stated the primary topic of the meeting was the problem of speeding on Bernard Drive. He stated there will be a presentation of a Safety Film the first part of October in the Park Building. the Committee is going to begin a complete revamp of the present Ordinances pertaining to criminal violations at the September 14th meeting. He stated the balance of the meeting was spent in evaluating and discussing the present effectiveness of the Police Department 9(1 and how it can be improved. He also stated he would like to add a comment to the Chief's remarks concerning the Rodeo and thank the Police Department and Auxiliary for a job well done. Wayne Winter, Assistant Fire Chief, than gave his report. He stated total hours logged by the personnel of the Fire Department during August were 322. He stated the Fire Department will assist the police in traffic control and first aid for Buffalo Grove Day. Trustee Weiskopf, Chairman of the Public Improvement Committee, then stated a sidewalk survey has been completed. Bids on tree trimming and shaping are being procured and drainage problems that have been reported to the Committee are being examined. Request for funds will be brought up under new business. Rex Lewis, Finance Chairman, stated he had submitted to the Board the quarterly report regarding the spending of each Department. There was no Plan Commission report. At the request of the Park Commissioner for an authorization, Trustee Lewis moved the Board authorize a sum not to exceed $300.00 for the Park Commission for Buffalo Grove Day to be paid back at a later date. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Lewis then stated that it would be used for procuring cash for that day. A final meeting for plans for Buffalo Grove Day had been held on Tuesday. Trustee Lewis also stated that the Jaycees had cleaned the Park Building and had done a fine job. There were no further reports. OLD BUSINESS Questioned regarding his opinion of the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Raysa stated he had not yet completed his research. He stated Ancel's office would make no comment on the validity of the Ordinance but he would hope to be able to gather some information in a few weeks. The annual audit is not yet completed. President Farrington then read the agreement to be made between the Village and the Arlington Golf Course Country Club regarding the easement for drainage of Buffalo Grove Road. The lengthy docu- ment was 13 pages long but in essence granted the easement. Following the reading of the Document, President Farrington read a letter from the Department of Highways (Doc. #65-13) which stated that since the construction work was not finished prior to September 15th, it will be postponeduntil the Spring of 1966 because of the specifications regarding the Pozzolanic Base. There was no action taken on the agreement. 71'2- Trustee Huxhold then read Ordinance 0-65-15 being an Ordinance imposing a Municipal Leasing Occupation Tax. Trustee Weiskopf moved Ordinance 0-65-15 be approved and adopted. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh questioned the Attorney regarding his opinion of the feasibility of licensing businesses. President Farrington suggested the Ordinance be drafted and reviewed by the Health Committee as well as the Police Committee. The Animal Ordinance was then brought up for discussion. Trustee Marsh stated the Committee had reviewed it and the additions and corrections were minor. Trustee Marsh stated in Section 4 the words "except those areas defined as farms" should be added. In Section 5, the words "or any other person in the Village" should be eliminated. Section 14 should be eliminated completely and in Section 25, the penalty should be Five not Teri Dollars. Thereupon, Trustee Marsh moved Ordinance 0-65-16, being the Animal Ordinance, be approved as corrected. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Discussion followed regarding the financing of the new Police Car. Trustee Weiskopf stated he had no objection to paying on a 30, 60, 90 day basis. The Board was apparently in agreement since there was no dissention. The first payment of $1,000 was approved on the Warrant. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that the Minister from the Luthern Church has requested permission to use the Field House on Sunday Mornings for services between 8 and 11 A.M. He stated if the Board has no objections, he would inform the Minister to contact Mr. Brown to make the necessary arrangements. Trustee Huxhold stated he is in favor of using the building for something other than the teenagers only. Trustee Marsh agreed. Trustee Lewis stated he had no objection to the church but would like a chance to argue before other organizations are allowed use of the building. President Farrington stated that at the first regular board meeting in August, he had read a letter (Doc. #65-12) from Kenneth Gill, School District #21 Superintendent, commending the Village Board of Buffalo Grove for their receptive understanding of school problems and their assistance in securing the Joyce Kilmer site. He (President Farrington) then read a letter from Harry Tyler, President of the Board of Education, school District #21 (Doc. #65-14) dated August 30th stating that the Village's 7f consideration of the annexation of property by Preference Homes, would compound the hardships of the school district by not allowing for public school sites, and they would like to go on record in opposition to the development. Trustee Marsh stated he noted in Paddock Publications that Wheeling has approved 424 apartment units and he has noted no comment from the school district as to its effect on long range density or otherwise. President Farrington stated that certainly the school district has a point but the school district has never paid for property for school sites in Buffalo Grove and they have always been included in discussions on developments. He stated he agrees the village should have 1 concern for the school problem but the school should also recognize the problems of a community. A letter of resignation from Philip J. 011man, Jr. of the Police Department was then read. Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, Presi- dent Farrington appointed Harold Campbell as a member of the Committee. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington removed Michael D'Amore as a member of the Committee. Trustee Marsh moved the removal be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was uanimously carried. Since James McCartney and Leland Vincent were unable to fulfill their duties and obligations as members of the Department, the Police & Traffic Committee recommended their dismissal. Thereupon, President Farrington dismissed the two officers. Trustee Marsh moved the dismissal be confirmed. Trustee Lewis seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police & Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed James Armstrong, Phillip Thorne, William Gehart, and Frank Harth as Regular Reserve Policemen, their having completed the six months probationary period. Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then stated that a verbal resignation had been submitted to Trustee Huxhold from William Hennings, Fire Chief. Trustee Wilhelm moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried . Discussion followed regarding the dangerous situation created by skate-boards. Trustee Marsh stated he would request that an Ordinance be drawn up prohibiting the sale of said skate-boards as well as their use on the streets and sidewalks of thevillage. Mr . Raysa stated he would draw up such an Ordinance since similar Ordinances have been drawn up in other Communities but he stated that there is .a case before the Supreme Court now regarding the legality of such an ordinance. Discussion followed regarding the proposed amendment to the Liquor Control Ordinance. The Attorney was directed to redraft the Ordinance to include that no alcoholic beverages are allowed in Pool Rooms and it should be so posted by the proprietors. The section regarding the Pin Ball Machines will be eliminated and a separate ordinance drawn up regarding their prohibition within the Village limits in public places. The Board was in agreement that the section prohibiting sale of alcholic beverages prior to noon on Sunday should remain since this is an established practice in most communities. Trustee Weiskopf then stated that there are approximately 140 squares of sidewalk that need replacing. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board authorize the Public Improvement Committee to obtain 3 or more bids for the replacement of them at a cost not to exceed $2, 200, to be financed either through MFT or vehicle sticker and Road and Bridge money. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf stated he has consulted with professional tree trimmers, all of whom recommend the trimming and shaping of the trees from the top. He stated at the present time he has two bids and will obtain a third, but an estimate is approximately $1,200. Thereupon, Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board authorize a sum not to exceed $1, 200 for the trimming and shaping of trees, said sum to be split between Vehicle Sticker money and general fund, i.e. Public Improvement Budget. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. There being no further business and no questions from the audience, Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, 11:00 P.M. Vil aga cl k Unfinished Business : Building Code Ordinance Pin Ball Machine Ordinance Zoning Ordinance Sidewalk Bids Agreement with Arlington C .C. Tree Trimming Bids Business License Ordinance Treasurer's report is not yet published