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1962-11-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 1962, IN THE LOUISA Immo MAY ALCOTT PURT.TC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO.GROVE, TT T,TNOIS. The President eat l ed the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 P.M. The roll was called and the following were found present: v President Farrington; Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette Absent: Trustee Gillen (resigned) Trustee Marsh moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting held on October 18th, 1962 be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President thereupon appointed John F. Zodrow to fill the unexpired term of James Gillen as Trustee. Trustee Racette moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, President Farrington NAYS: None The President stated that five applicants had been interviewed to fill the vacancy created by James Gillen's resignation. He gave a brief rundown on Mr. Zodrowts background, and thanked the other four applicants on behalf of himself and the members of the Board for the interest they have shown in the Village. The Clerk administered the oath of office to John F. Zodrow, and he thereupon took his place as a member of the Board. Following the suggestion of the President, Trustee Marsh moved that the order of the roll call be changed, and that the order be determined at each meeting by a drawing prior to the opening of the meeting to determine the order of the roll call. There was no second to the motion. Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #57. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Warrant #57 in the amount of $1825.93 be approved for payment. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None The Treasurer read his report for the month of October, 1962, showing cash in bank of $23,748.11 and Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $15,619.04. The Police Magistrate gave his report as follows: 7 cases continued from September, 1962; 28 cases for October; 21 convictions; 5 dismissals; 7 continuances; and 2 change of venue to Wheeling; total money turned over to Village Clerk $349.00 Chief DeKneef read the Police Activities Report for the month of October, 1962. He also read a report of the proposed training program for the Police Department for 1963. The Brimlidet commended the Chief on his fine work, stating that two "a of the Village's policemen have taken tests in other Villages for policemen and passed. Bud Marsh read the Volunteer Fire Department's report, stating, that the Fire Department will hold its annual dance on November 17th at 8:00 o'clock at St. Mary's Hall; that the Fire Department is now in possession of a 1942 Segrave Pumper, to be used strictly for training; and requesting the purchase of liability insurance and the securing of housing and license plates for the Pumper. Mr. Charles Gramer read the Plan Commission report, stating in substance, that under discussion are the problems facing the school districts affected by the proposed addition of the Glen Grove Subdivision; and also stating that a public hearing will be held November 15th to discuss adding an 0 & R (Office and Research District). Finance Committee Report. Trustee Weiskopf stated there is no formal report, however, he read the cost breakdown on the cost of uniforms for the Police Department (Doc. No. 153), showing the total cost to be $206.60, and stated that this has been approved by the Finance Committee. Building Commissioner — no report. Mr. Stoltenberg, Chairman of the Park Commission, stated that on Saturday they will remove all the summer equipment and make preparations for the ice skating pond. He stated he has a list of equipment needed for next summer, as well as a list of present needs. The President stated that a Village phone has now been installed in his home, and that the number is LE 7-6262. Trustee Frank, Public Improvements Chairman, stated he has forwarded a current map to the State Water Board. Public Improvements report on faulty sidwalks. Trustee Marsh stated he has been making a sidewalk survey, which is basically completed, and will be finished in the very near future. The President stated that three bids have been received for the removal of the snow in the Village. He asked the Public Improvements Committee to review these bids and have a recommendation at the next meeting. v Trustee Marsh moved that the Board approve the expenditure not to exceed $225.00 for the purchase of additional uniforms as outlined in the Police Department's request (Doc. No. 153) Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYwS: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None A discussion was had on the new proposed Ordinance Regulating Traffic. All of the trustees, with the exception of Trustees Racette and Zodrow acknowledged 1.., that they have read this Ordinance. Following the discussion, Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-1$, being An Ordinance Regulating Traffic in the Village of Buffalo Grove, be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, r+eiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None �•/ ABSTAIN: Trustees Racette and Zodrow The President stated he wished to publicly thank the Cub Scouts of Pack 211 who have taken their time to distribute literature for the Village, and to thank the mothers, and particularly Mrs. Jo Reed, for organizing the Scouts to make these distributions. The President stated that the Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on November 15th for the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establishing an( 0 & R District. The President stated that with the addition of two new Board members, changes must be made in the standing committees of the Board of Trustees. The President thereupon removed Trustee Huxhold as liason to the Plan Commission, Trustee Marsh from Public Improvements, and Mr. Robert Forman from Public Safety Committee. The President thereupon made the following appointments: Police & Safety Committee Trustee Marsh, Chairman Robert Forman, Member Fire Department Rescue Squad and Welfare Trustee Huxhold Chairman Public Relations Committee Trustee Zodrow, Chairman Trustee Racette, Member Public Improvement Committee Trustee Racette, Member Finance Committee Trustee Zodrow, Member The President thereupon read proposed Ordinance No. 0-62-19, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0-5$1, the Organization Ordinance, designating the Standing Committbes of the Board: Zoning Fire Department Rescue Squad and lielfare Building. Public Improvement Finance Public Relations Planning Police & Safety Trustee eiskopf moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-19, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0-58-1, the Organization Ordinance, be approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: 6.. AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, veiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Trustee Racette moved that the Board approve the appointments to the Standing Committees as made by the President. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President appointed Mr. Charles Gramer as acting Chairman of the Plan Commission. Trustee Marsh moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of up to $25.00 for Real Estate Index Maps of the newly annexed territory. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, deiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None The President read a Petition for Annexation submitted by Anna Hippert for two and on-half acres at the southeast corner of Buffalo Grove Rd. & Dundee Rd. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Village attorney be instructed to draw up an annexation ordinance. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Huxhold read a letter pertaining to sanitary inspections made by the County at Bill's Buffalo House and the Pro-Bowl, stating that there were certain infractions which will be corrected. Trustee Marsh stated he has contacted five different companies and will secure quotations for the necessary insurance coverage for the new Pumper. He recommends the following limits: personal injury $250,000 individual and $ 00,000 per accident; $25,000 property damage; $250.00 deductible collision coverage; and comprehensive vehicle damage to cover the unit. Trustee Marsh moved that the Board approve the expenditure for this insurance not to exceed $250.00. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize him to have this policy placed on binder immediately, and that upon receipt of all the necessary quotations, the lowest vote be notified, pending approval of the Board, for ultimate purchase of the licy. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Marsh, Neiskopf, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None The President presented an application for a license to pick up garbage by Raupp Disposal. A discussion followed on the application and on the Garbage Ordinance. The Clerk was requested to read the Garbage and Rubbish Ordinance (No. 0-E0-il). Following the discussion, Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board accept the application as presented to the Clerk by Raupp Disposal. l / Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. v Trustee Frank stha ed he Ad.shed the record to show that he is objecting on the grounds that/iie appTP cana�tion: does not comply with the Ordinance; that it does not have an adequate description of the equipment; that it does not describe the site; does not describe the ultimate manner of disposition; that the period of time is not in accordance with our ordinance; that the specifications for the vehicle are vague; and that the application does not meet the provisions of our Ordinance. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYE'S: Trustees Huxhold, Weibkopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: Trustee Frank Trustee Huxhold moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Clerk L..