1962-09-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIIENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTAFBER 6TH, 1962, IN THE
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 P.M.
The roll was called and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
Absent: Trustee Frank
Trustee Marsh moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on August 16, 1962 be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #55. Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board
authorize up to $208.02 for the purpose of acquiring lumber and stain for
the bridge. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank arrived and was present for the meeting.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board approve Warrant #55 in the amount of
$1820.64 for payment. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion.
Marsh questioned the $25.00 charge for lettering the ambulance and requested
the Fire Department to inform the Board of the amount of lettering that was
done.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
The Treasurer read his report for the month of August, 1962, showing cash in
bank of $23,573.67 and Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $14,148.87.
The Police Magistrate gave his report as follows: 2 cases continued from July;
11 cases for August, 1962; 8 convictions; 1 dismissal; 2 continuances; 2 change
of venue; total money turned over to Village Clerk $82.00.
Chief DeKneef gave the Police activities report for the month of August, 1962,
showing 686 total hours worked. He further reported that the new radio has
been installed and is working.
Fire Department - no representative was present and there was no report.
Mr. Charles Gramer read the Plan Commission report.
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Trustee Weiskopf, Finance Committee - no report except that the Tax Levy
Ordinance has been drafted, and a copy given to each Trustee.
►..� Trustee Gillen, Public Relations - no report. Trustee Gillen showed some
of the publicity obtained on Sunday's activities, and stated that in addition
it was on two radio stations and a sound truck. Trustee Gillen stated that
the small phone books will be printed again and asked that any changes be
submitted before next week.
Mr. Venetianer, Building Commissioner, presented a proposed ordinance
amending the Building Code Ordinance.
Mr. Stoltenberg, Chairman of the Park Commission stated no formal meeting
had been held. He further stated that Sunday's Fair was a huge success,
and thanked all the people who helped out.
The President spoke glowingly of Sunday's activities in the park, thanking
everyone for making it such a success. He stated that it is difficult to
single out one individual or organization since they all did such outstanding
work; however, he mentioned Mr. Bud Weidemann, who painted the sign in the
park, and the Buffalo Grove Home Builders, who spent a great deal of time and
finances, and of the steer which they roasted in the park on Sunday and again
in Wheeling on Monday. He stated the entire weekend was a tremendous success
and he has received nothing but compliments for it.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Village President be authorized to sign an
application for permit from the County for the installation of the sidewalk
on Buffalo Grove Road from St. Marys Parkway to the bridge. Trustee Frank
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Gillen stated he has made a survey of the trees missing in Unit 5.
There are 27 trees missing and he gave a list of the addresses to the Public
Improvements Chairman.
Trustee Frank reported that the stop signs have been received and will be
erected shortly.
The President read the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc.
No. 148) that the variation requested by Arnold Bjornson, 284 Hiawatha Drive
be denied.
Trustee Gillen moved that the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals be
approved. Trustee Bocimiak seconded the motion.
Following discussion, it was determined that this house was built prior to
the present Zoning Ordinance, and it was argued that if this house was built
under the old Zoning Ordinance, that a screened porch would not be considered
a violation. Following the discussion, the roll was called and the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen
L _ NAYS: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
It was reported that the telephone jacks have been installed.
Mr. Reyes stated he has sent a letter to the attorney in Lake County asking
him what kind of intervening petition he wants the Village to file, and that
he is waiting for a reply.
A discussion followed on the area of the creek that is dammed. Mr. Hooper
stated that nothing can be seen from the air because of the over-growth and
that this would require a ground survey. Mr. Raysa was asked for an opinion
as to whether or not this Vi»pge has any authority to prevent this creek
from being dammed. Following the discussion, Mr. Hooper was asked to again
attempt to find the dammed area.
Mr. Raysa stated he has not had time to check into the possibility of paving
or blacktopping the graveled portion of those driveways extending into the
parkway. A survey of the Board indicated that Mr. Raysa should check into this.
Each of the Trustees having acknowledged that they have read the proposed
Tax Levy Ordinance, Trustee Weiskopf moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-16, being
a Tax Levy Ordinance, be approved. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follower:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
The President read the proposed ordinance amending the Building Code Ordinance.
Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-17, being an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 0-58-22, be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank stated that Public Improvements Committee will meet next
Thursday and will discuss the Street and Sidewalk Ordinance.
A portion of the proposed Sign Ordinance was discussed.
The President read a letter from the Muscular Dystrophy Associations of
America, Inc. requesting permission to conduct-a house-to-house marsh on
Sunday, November 18, 1962, and a discussion followed.
--1 Trustee Huxhold moved that permission be denied. Trustee Dank seconded the
motion. Following discussion, Trustee Huxhold amended his motion to read
that a letter be written to the Muscular Dystrophy Associations, informing
them that we have a solicitor's ordinance andthey will have to comply with
that ordinance. Trustee Frank seconded. The r oll was called and the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustee Huxhold
NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank
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Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Village Clerk
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