1963-02-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF T:::E VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IN THE COUNTIES
OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1963,
I1V THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order approximately 8:00 PM.
He expressed the sympathy of the President end Board of Trustees
to the Pearcy and Kramer Families. All present then stood and
observed a moment of silent prayer.
President Farrington then appointed Rosalie Kaszubowski, clerk for
the evening in the absence of Paula Clohesey. Trustee Zodrow moved
the appointment be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion end
it was unanimous. The clerk called the roll and the following were
found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Zodrow
Absent: Trustee Racette
Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the previous regular board meeting
be approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. President Farrington
made a correction which the clerk noted. On roll call the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weopf, Marsh, Zodrow
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank
Trustee Weiskopf submitted a report to the President and Board on the
estimated cost of the Special Census. He stated the Finance Committee
will make its recommendation two weeks hence.
Public Improvements Committee had no report.
Police and Traffic Committee had no formal report but Trustee Marsh
reported that the Police Department held its first class of the new
training program. The classes are two hours in length and will be
held every other Wednesday. A final schedule of classes and
instructors will be given to the Board.
Trustee Huxhold reported that a letter had been received from the Cook
County Department of Public Health stating that improvement has been
noted in the Food Handling Establishments since the last inspection.
This was the last inspection they will make on a routine basis. Any
further inspections will have to be requested. The Committee is in the
process of drafting an ordinance governing food establishments in the
Village and will have it ready for board approval in the near future.
When this is accomplished, the Village will be able to make its own
inspections,
Trustee Huxhold stated the amendment to the Volunteer Fire Department
Ordinance has been completed and turned over to the Board. He also
reminded residents of the Village, of the Fire Department-Rescue Squad
Auxiliary's Pancake Breakfast to be held March 3, 1963 at St. M.ary's
School.
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Building Commissioner had no report.
Park Commissioner reported that he has written letters to the
University of Illinois, State Normal, and Northwestern regarding
Park Counsellors. He stated that he has received calls from 3 or ).
villagers who would like to help plan a park recreation program for
the summer. He hoped to have e complete program outlined by the
next Board meeting.
President Farrington asked the Village Attorney for a report on the
Li hearing regarding the rezoning of the Kenroy development. Mr. Raysa
stated he did not attend the hearing but will contact the Zoning
Board for a report.
President Farrington then announced that a 20,000 lumen Mercury Vapor
light has been installed at the intersection of Aptakisic Road and
Mcenry (Rte. 83).
President Farrington stated that emergency legislation had been
introduced in the State Legislature which would eliminate the
election of Police Magistrates. It failed but will be reinstated
and probably Passed prior to April. Since it will not now be under
emergency legislation, it will not be effective until July, thus
will not effect our Village Election.
The President then read Ordinance 0-63-2, Election Ordinance.
Precincts and Polling places shall be: Precinct #38 - Center of
Ra_upp Boulevard east and Precinct 1 - Center of Raupr Boulevard
west. Pollinglace for Precinct 38 is 88 Buffalo Grove Road and
for Precinct #51 Louisa May Alcott School All Purpose Room. Trustee
Marsh moved that Ordinance 0-63-2 be passed as read. Trustee Zodrow
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Zodrow
NAYS: None
President Farrington then stated there will be registration for voters
on Friday, March 1st from 7pm to 9 pm and on Saturday, March 2nd from
9am to 6pm at 88 Buffalo Grove Road. This will be the only time
non-registered voters will be able to register here before election.
A letter from the Chairman of the Fire Department, Rescue Squad and
Welfare Committee was read recommending Robert Deau, Gil 0rtinau,
and Donald Duvall be appointed to the Fire Department. Though they
have been on the Squad, they were never officially ap'ointed.
President Farrington a.prointed these men. Trustee Weiskopf moved the
appointments be approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Zodrow
NAYS : None
President Farrington read Ordinance 0-63-3 being an Ordinance Amending
an Ordinance Creating and Establishing a Volunteer Fire Department
• in the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Trustee Marsh asked the
Village Attorney whether we would be in danger of losing the services
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of the Wheeling Fire Department by having a Volunteer Fire Department
of our own. Mr. Raysa answered negative - we ere a Volunteer Fire
Department under the jurisdiction of the Wheeling Fire District since
we pay taxes there. Until such time as we levy our own tax and
establish our own fire district, Wheeling will service us. Trustee
Marsh then asked Trustee Huxhold if there was a target date set when
we could establish our own fire district. Trustee Huxhold stated
the date would depend on when the volunteers would get adequate
training to fight fires. He stated we would also need trucks,
clothing and equipment and the prescribed number of men on day time
duty. Statues rec ire 8 men on daytime duty, we now have only one.
Trustee Frank stated the former fire chief said it would take
approximately 2 years of training before the men would be capable
of taking over. Trustee Huxhold stated the present chief estimates
the same amount of time. Trustee Weiskonf moved Ordinance 0-63-3
be anoroved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll cell the
vote was es follows :
AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Zodrow
NAYS: None
To supplement the Amendment, the President then read a report from
the Fire Department, Rescue Squad stating the Volunteer Fire Department
held an election and elected LeRoy Avenarius, Assistant Fire C: .ief;
William Henning, Captain; and Robert Deau, Gilbert Ortinau, Robert
E. Patterson, Lieutenants. The Committee recommended these men be
promoted to the ranks shown. Trustee Frank moved the appointments
be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was
unanim_Jus.
President Farrington then read a letter from Northwestern addressed
to Mr. Stoltenberg stating his letter inquiring about a perk counsellor
had been referred to Mr. Walter Gregg, Chairmen of the Physical
Education Department of Northwestern..
Trustee Marsh then requested the Board to approve an expenditure for
the Juvenile Officer to attend a seminar on March 21st conducted by
the North Shore Juvenile Officers Association. He stated the Officer
feels he should attend this seminar because of the experience he
will gain from hearing people who have been in t_-).is line of work.
Trustee Marsh moved the Board approve en expenditure not to exceed
39.50 for the Juvenile Officer to attend a seminar. Trustee Frank
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Zodrow
NAYS: None
Trustee Marsh then referred to the finance committee for their
annroval - purchase of 85 emblems for the Police Department at a
cost of $1.20 per emblem. He requested their recommendation by
the next board meeting.
Trustee Weiskopf submitted to Mr. Raysa a bill for 17.20 due the
Village from the former owner of the Gridiron Restaurant for
Imam possible collection.
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Trustee Frank then stated that the Zoning Map of the Village must
be recorded rior to March 30th. He asked whose responsibility
this was. Mr. Hooper stated it will be recorded in both counties.
Trustee Frank inquired how many vehicle stickers have been sold.
An ap-roximete number of ?_ 50 was given. He asked if citations
were being issued to delinquent residents. The Police Chief stated
there will be a check made on all vehicles in the Village.
Trustee Marsh stated some citations have already been issued.
T= r. Raysa, Village Attorney, then stated th-t because of the length
of the Food Ordinance, a copy will be mailed to each trustee for
their suggested changes before the final Ordinance is typed. He
asked if this was agreeable and President Farrington answered in
the affirmative.
President Farrington then stated the sum of S5.00 should be authorized
as payment to the acting clerk. Trustee Weiskopf moved the payment
be authorized. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. The roll was called
and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Ruxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Zodrow
NAYS: None
Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimous.
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