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1965-12-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 820 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, DECEMBER 16, 1965, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD., BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :15 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, Palmer President Farrington thanked Trustee Huxhold for chairing the past two meetings in his absence. Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of December 2nd be approved as submitted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. There was no Public Improvement Committee formal report. The Fire and Health Committee had no formal report but discussion followed regarding allowing the Fire Department to purchase a panel truck for use in emergencies and for carrying the excess fire department equipment which is not normally carried on the Fire Truck. President Farrington stated he wished to make sure that it would not be confused as an emergency vehicle in place of the Police Department. Chief Winter stated it would not be used as such and all the maintenance and repair would be handled by the Department. Thereupon, Trustee Palmer moved the Board allows the Fire Department to purchase a panel truck and keep [111011111 7944° 119 "94 414 3 was unanimously carried. Police and Traffic Committee held their regular meeting at which time they reviewed Ordinances under consideration. Two interviews were had for new appointments to the Police Department and the remainder of the meeting was devoted to discussion of hiring a fulltime clerk which will be brought up under new business. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that a meeting had been had with the Trustees of Wheeling and School District 21 Boardmembers on December 8th - attending from Buffalo Grove were Trustees Weiskopf, Wilhelm, Palmer and President Farrington. Each body is to appoint a committee which will serve as a sub-committee to sit down and review land use for planning those areas which might prove to be common areas for the two Villages and to resolve the type of zoning that should take place within the areas and hopefully 821 resolve other problems in the future. President Farrington further stated that there seems to be a great deal of animosity between the Villages especially on the part of Wheeling to Buffalo Grove because of the recent annexation of Richard Brown's property. He stated this, too, will have to be resolved. Thereupon, President Farrington appointed Trustees Weiskopf and Wilhelm to the committee. Trustee Marsh moved the appointment be confirmed and Trustee Lewis seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Huxhold, Marsh, Wilhelm, Lewis, Palmer NAYS : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Weiskopf President Farrington directed the Clerk to write to Trustee Ira Bird of Wheeling informing him of the members of the Committee. Trustee Weiskopf asked that the Clerk direct a letter to the Village of Wheeling requesting a copy of their Zoning Map and Land Use Map. President Farrington then read an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding fees forvariations in the residential areas. It was moved by Trustee Weiskopf and seconded by Trustee Marsh that Ordinance 0-65-25 be approved and passed. The motion was unanimously carried. Thereupon, John Hooper, Village Engineer, stated he understood that any amendment to the Zoning Ordinance required a public hearing. Since there was some question as to whether just amending fees would also require a public hearing, the Clerk was directed to contact the Village Attorney for clarifi- cation. Trustee Weiskopf of the Finance Committee then explained the various ways in which additional revenue can be raised for the purpose of hiring another fulltime policeman. The four ways explained were : Special Police Tax which would not yield revenue until approximately June of 1967; increase on General Tax which again would not yield revenue until approximately June of 1967; a Referendum to form a separate park district, revenue to be realized in June of 1967; a Utility tax which would yield revenue approximately March of 1966. discussion followed and Trustee Marsh stated he could not make a decision until such time as he did some research on his own. Trustee Palmer questioned whether eliminating the Reserves would help. Trustee Marsh stated one man could not replace the reserves they would be needed in addition to an additional man. President `.i Farrington questioned Trustee Marsh as to what the Department does require. Trustee Marsh then explained that the necessity of having a fulltime Clerk at the Police Department is acute. He stated the daytime radio operator has given notice of her resignation. He explained that with her salary and the salary being paid a typist at the present and by transfer of funds from one account to another, provision can be made for hiring a fulltime clerk for approximately $65 or $70 per week - a 40 hour week. Following a rather lengthy 822 discussion, Trustee Weiskopf moved the Police and Traffic Committee be authorized to revise the budget by transfer of funds to re- establish their budget in terms necessary for the remainder of the fiscal year total amount remaining unchanged, submit a copy to the Finance Committee and continue on with their new budget and hire a Clerk typist upon the completion of the new revised budget. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Palmer then stated the Finance Committee should give some thought to the hiring of a fulltime maintenance man for the Village. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington then read a letter from the Department of Public Works andBuildings requesting that the Corporate Authorities pass a resolution which would facilitate issuing permits for State Highway work. Trustee Weiskopf moved Resolution R-65-13 be approved and passed. Trustee Palmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Police and Traffic Committee, President Farrington appointed ALLAN CORNELL and WILLIAM RAGUSI as probationary members of the Police Department. Trustee Marsh moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Wilhelm seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a letter from the Foundation for Freedom and Democracy in Community Life which requested an opportunity to visit with Village Officials. It was the concensus of the Board to irw ite them to attend the Board Meeting to be held on the First Thursday in February. Discussion following was in regard to the tree trimming which is now in process. The funds previously appropriated have been used and there still remain several streets to do. Thereupon, Trustee Palmer moved the board authorize a further expenditure of $800.00 to complete the job. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motiaZ Trustee Weiskopf then explained that the cost was higher than he and the representative of the firm had figures it would be but the cost per tree is still lower than the other bids he had received. upon roll call the motion was unanimously carried. There being no further business and no questions from the audience the Happiest Holiday Season was wished the residents on behalf of the President and Board of Trustees. Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, Vill e Fierk G t2