1966-10-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes LUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 1962, IN THE LOUISA
MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, TTT.TNOIS.
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, Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
Absent: UMW Trustee Gillen
Trustee Marsh moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on September 20, 1962, be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the
motion. The President made a correction in the minutes, which the Clerk
recorded. Trustee Marsh amended his motion to read that the minutes be
approved as corrected. Trustee Bochniak seconded. The roll was called and
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYSI None
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #56. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board
authorize the payment of $15.00 to John Ruck, Policeman, for loss of wages.
Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
L.. AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank questioned the amount of $125.00 for the flag pole in the park.
It was ascertained that $150.00 had been authorized for the erection of a
40 ft. flag pole, but a 40 ft. pole not being available at the time, a 33 ft.
flag pole was purchased for $125.00. Trustee Frank moved that the payment of
$125.00 to Playground and Park Equipment Sales Corporation for the flag pole
be deferred until they can be contacted and the amount clarified. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Weiskopf, Marsh
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the payment of a $5.00 fee
to Rex Lewis for taking the minutes of the previous Board ne eting, and that
this amount be added to the Warrant. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Marsh moved that Warrant #56 in the amount of $3723.91 be approved
L— forfpayment. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
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The Treasurer read his report for the month of September, 1962, showing cash
in bank of $22,471.82 and Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $14,797.51.
The Police Magistrate gave his report as follows: 2 cases continued from August;
31 cases for September, 1962; 9 convictions; 14 dismissals; 7 continuances;
and 3 change of venue to Wheeling; total money turned over to Village Clerk
$117.00.
Chief DeKneef read the Police Activities report for the month of September, 1962.
The Chief further reported on the traffic control situation at the Alcott
School, stating that patrol boys are being appointed, and that the Police
plan to place a man on duty at lunchtime and in the morning. He stated further
that the route to St. Maryls School is very well covered.
Chief Soucy of the Fire Department stated that he has just obtained further
information and would like to defer his report to the next meeting.
Mr. Racette, Chairman of the Plan Commission read his report. Be further
pointed out a pre preliminary map which had been placed on the wall, showing
the layout and lot arrangements for the new subdivision to be called Glen
Grove.
Trustee Weiskopf, Finance Committee Chairman, read his report.
Mr. Venetianer, Building Commissioner, stated he has prepared some information
regarding the new Sign Ordinance. He further reported on the computation of
L.. fees for sign inspections.
Trustee Farrington announced that applicants to fill the vacancy on the Board
have been interviewed, but no selection has been made, and stated he hopes a
selection will be made by the next meeting.
The President requested the press to advertise that the Village is accepting
bids for snow plowing.
The President stated that the Illinois Municipal League has published a
comprehensive traffic control ordinance and requested that this be studied
by the Police Chief and Public Safety Committee.
The President announced that Tuesday, October 9th, was the next date for
registration of voters.
The President stated that Mr. Martin McHugh has volunteered his services to
the Finance Committee, and thereupon, the President made the appointment.
Trustee Frank moved that the appointment of Martin McHugh to the Finance
Committee be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the President appointed the
following men to the position of Regular Reserve Patrolmen in the Police Department:
Walter Bruns
Harry Harlin
Robert Conners
Harold Smith
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Trustee Huxhold moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The President read the letter of resignation from Donald J. Thompson,
resigning from the Police Department. The President expressed his regret
and spoke of the excellent work Sgt. Thompson had done. Trustee Weiskopf
moved that the resignation be accepted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Chief DeKneef then stated that even though Sgt. Thompson is resigning from
the Police Department, he would like to remain as Juvenile Officer.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board reconsider the vote taken on the
acceptance of Sgt. Thompson's resignation. Trustee Huxhold seconded the
motion. C111 roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
The roll was called on the motion to accept the resignation of Sgt. Donald
J. Thompson, and the vote was as follows:
AYES: None
NAYS: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
Trustee Frank moved that the Board permit the Chief of Police to assign Sgt.
Donald J. Thompson to duty as. Juvenile Officer and to excuse him from any
other duties in accordance with his discretion. Srustee Huxhold seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
The President read a letter from the Chairman of the Mheeling—Buffalo Cvove
Communicty Council, commenting on the recent Family Fair.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board authorize the Clerk to purchase 1100
Passenger Car stickers, 50 Truck stickers and 20 Commercial stickers, according
to the sample submitted by Grafco DeCalcomania, and that the colors on the
Truck and Commercial vehicle stickers be reversed, at a cost not to exceed
$125.00. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board authorize the sum of $50.00 to be used
for the purchase of printed forms and other office supplies for the Building
Commissioner. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank brought up for approval the request of Mobile Gas Co. to erect
a sign at its station at the corner of Buffalo Grove Rd. and Dundee Rd.
Following discussion, Trustee Frank moved that the application of Mobile Gas Co.
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to erect a sign at its station at Buffalo Grove Rd. and Dundee Rd. be
approved, subject to their revising the location so that the sign will not
overhang the right-of-way on Dundee Road, and that one bond be posted.
Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion.
Following discussion, Trustee Frank amended his motion by adding that the
approval of the sign also be conditional upon receipt of the bond and its
approval by Mr. Raysa or Mr. Marsh. Trustee Bochniak seconded. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
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