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
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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
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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
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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,
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