1963-01-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes . NUTTS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESEENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAG"= OF BUFFALO GROVE, IeT THE COUNTIES
OF COOK AND LAKE, TT.T.TNOIS, HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 1963,
IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, TTJ .
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 Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette
Absent: Trustees Frank and Zodrow
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on December 20, 1962 be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf and President Farrington
ABSTAIN: Trustees Marsh and Racette
NAYES: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board approve the payment of 010.00 to Mrs.
Rosalie Kaszubowski for taking the minutes of the Board meetings of December
6th and December 20th. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette and President Farrington
NAYES: None
Trustee 'deiskopf read ytirarrant #59. Trustee Marsh moved that Warrant #59 in
the amount of 01548.90 be approved for payment. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motioh. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette
NAYS: None
The Treasurer read his report for the month of December, 1962, showing cash
in bank of 023,167.53 and Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of 016,279.72.
The Police Magistrate read his report for the month of December, 1962, as
follows: 17 cases continued from November; 25 cases for December; 23 convictions;
6 dismissals; 3 on open charge. 2 change of venue; 8 cases continued to
January, 1963; and a total of i456.00 turned over to the Village Clerk.
`/ Trustee Huxhold read the Fire Department and Rescue Squad report.
Trustee Zodrow arrived and was present for the meeting.
Chief DeKneef read the Police Department report.
Plan Commission - no report. The next regular Plan Commission meeting will be
held on January 24th, at which time the proposed Glen Grove addition will be
discussed. The President stated that a meeting was called prior to Christmas.
The meeting was public and the proposed plat of Glen Grove was discussed. The
same issues will be discussed at the January 24th meeting and at subsequent meetings.
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The President further stated that the meeting before Christmas was called
so that they could get it in before the Holidays, and that there was not
sufficient time to publish a notice in the newspaper; but that the same
L... subject matter will be discussed at subsequent meetings, and that notice
of all Plan Commission meetings will be published.
Building Commissioner absent - no report.
Finance Committee. Trustee Weiskopf said that no formal meetings were held
during the Holidays, but that the Finance Committee has been doing some
checking on prices on cylinders for the Fire Department and salt for the streets.
Mr. Stoltenberg, Chairman of the Park Commission, stated that the ice skating
pond is being well used, and that the lights are on every evening. The
President gave a special note of thanks to all who helped flood the ice
skating pond.
The President stated that at the last Board meeting a resolution requesting
the County Clerk to call for a special election to fill the Justice of the
Peace vacancy in Aheeling Township created by the election of Salter Dahl
to the Superior Court of Cook County, was read but not acted upon by the Board.
The President thereupon read a special report on the resolution prepared and
submitted by James Pfister (Doc. No. 157), setting forth arguments in favor
of the passage of the resolution. A general discussion followed the reading
of the special report. The President thereupon read the resolution requesting
the special election.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that Resolution No. R-63-1, being a resolution requesting
the County- Clerk to hold a special election to fill the vacancy in the office
of the Justice of the Peace in Wheeling Township, be passed. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYgS: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow
NAYS: None
Trustee Marsh stated that insurance has been obtained for the pumper and he is
now waiting for the policy. License plates have not as yet been obtained for
the pumper.
Mobil credit card is in process.
Temporary street signs have been installed in Unit 6.
A discussion was had on salting the streets. Trustee Racette has obtained
prices on salt from Morton Salt Co. A discussion was had on the process of
salting the streets, and Trustee Racette was requested to contact Country
Service to find out if they will take on this job.
The Traffic Ordinance will be distributed to be residents of the Village on
January 12th.
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The President read a letter of resignation from Paul Soucy, resigning as the
officer in charge of the Buffalo Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Trustee
'Aiskopf moved that the resignation be accepted. Trustee Marsh seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, 'reiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow
NAYS: None
The President requested information on the whereabouts of the six honorary
badges purchased by the Fire Department.
sanitary landfill
ddBig etad that the law suit in Lake County pertaining to the ael+rage
site is set for trial on January 28th. Er. John Hooper stated he
will attend the trial.
There was no information on placing the snow fence along Buffalo Grove Road.
The President read a letter from the office of the Sheriff of Cook County,
which was turned over to Trustee Marsh for action.
Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the President appointed
Richard Ball to the rank of Regular Patrolman and Bernard Mayer to the rank
of Special Patrolman. Trustee 'eiskopf moved that the appointments be
approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, deiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow
.... NAYS: None
The President appointed Julius "Bud" Marsh as Chief of the Volunteer Fire
Department. Trustee Marsh moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow
NAYS: None
Trustee Racette moved that the Board approve the expenditure of $24.95 for
repairs to the ambulance. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote vas as follows:
AnS: Trustees Huxhold, ':Teiskopf, ,£ sh, Racette, Zdorow
NAYS: None
Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed
$40.00 for the purchase of snow tires for the police car; an expenditure not
to exceed $20.00 for seat belts for the police car; and a petty cash fund of
$25.00 to be available at the police station for small expenditures, said
petty cash fund to be administered by the Chief and his officers. Trustee
Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYS: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow
�-- NAYS: None
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L.. The Clerk stated that she could make available to the Police Department the
sum of $25.00 for their petty cash fund out of the $100.00 petty cash fund
alloted to the Clerk's office. The members of the Board agreed to this
procedure.
Trustee 1:"arsh moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Zodrow seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Village Clerk
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