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1963-03-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TEL VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IN THE COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, TTT.TNOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH, 1963, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT.PUBLIC -SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. The President called the meeting to order at apporiimately 8:00 P.M. The roll was called and the following were found present: President Farrington; Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette and Zodrow Trustee 'leiskopf moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting held on February 21st, 1963 be approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh and Zodrow NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Racette Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #61. Trustee Marsh stated he would like the payment of $154.60 to Allstate-Insurance Co. deleted from the Warrant, stating the Village has a 90 day grace period, and that he is now attempting to get quotations on a fleet policy. The first premium payment to Allstate is due on March 26, 1963. The item was deleted from the Warrant. 'Trustee Racette moved that Tarrant #61 in the amount of $1433.69 be approved for payment. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYESI Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None The Treasurer read his report for the month of February, 1963, showing cash in bank of $25,305.40 and Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $18,455.25. He stated that approximately 840 vehicle stickers have been sold to date. Chief DeKneef read the report for the Police Department for the month of February, showing a total of 667 man hours, exclusive of the Chiefs. Trustee Huxhold r$ad the Fire Department report. Trustee Weiskopf read the Finance Committee report, recommending the authorization of an amount not to exceed $110.00 for the purchase of 85 Police Department emblems; recommending the taking of a special census at an estimated total cost of $1040.00; and setting forth.:various matters pertaining to hiring a full time policeman, a park counselor for the summer and the purchase of a new rescue vehicle, all of which are still under discussion. Mr. James Stoltenberg, Chairman of the Park Committe, read his report. A discussion followed on the hiring of a park counselor as well as high school seniors to aid him. Discussed generally was the type of program to be conducted in the park. Of prime importance is the amount of salary to be paid to the Park Counselor and the high school seniors. Mr. Stoltenberg stated he must have some basis so that he can adequately discuss salary with applicants. Mr. Weiskopf set up a meeting for March 14th between the Finance Committee and Park Committee to settle the financial problems. Trustee Frank submitted a report from the Urban Land Institute pertaining to industrial districts and how they can be enticed into a particular area. The report was given to the Plan Commission. Mr. Venetianer announced that the Building Code Committee has changed their meeting night from the second Wednesday of each month to the second Tuesday of each month. Chief Marsh stated that the Volunteer Fire Department has 5 men on duty during the day. A discussion followed on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to take a special census and the benefits to be derived therefrom. The main benefits will be an estimated yearly increase in Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $8,000.00, and, if the Village has a population of over 3000, 35% of the vehicle tax money can be used for police salaries. Trustee Racette moved that the Board authorize an amount up to $1200.00 for the purpose of taking a special census. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: L.. AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Mr. John Hooper stated that the zoning map will be ready for the next Board meeting. The President stated that at the last Board meeting a land plan of the proposed Glen Grove subdivision was submitted to the Board. The plan was incomplete and returned. It should be ready for the next Board meeting, according to Mr. Jack Siegal. The President further stated that Mr. Siegel also said that the developers, in the interest of Buffalo Grove, would offer approximately two 8 acre school sites in Cook County, four 5.acre school sites in Lake County, 7.acres for park, adjoining our present park, and a 7.acre park site in Lake County, and have offered to put in the construction fund of the Village $40,000.00 for the purpose of building a field house. This offer will be forthcoming when the official presentation is made, which should be at the next Board meeting. The initial builder for the 964 acre proposed annexation will be Gilbert Wolf. All of this is contingent upon the proper presentation of the plan, completed hearings and subsequent approval by the Plan Commission and Board of Trustees. Trustee Frank stated that new legislation has been passed and that there is a variance between the State laws and our Subdivision Regulations. This was referred to the Village Attorney for review and recommendations. It was ascertained that the one honorary fire department badge still unaccounted for is in the possession of Buffalo Bill. The President stated he will re8 L., acquire this badge. Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize an amount not to exceed $110.00 for the purchase of 85 Police Department emblems at $1.20 each. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: V AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None A discussion followed on smoking by minors and the purchasing of cigarettes from vending machines by minors, and the passing of an ordinance prohibiting smoking by minors and licensing cigarette machines. The Police and Safety Committee were directed to look into this and bring back their recommendation. The President stated he would like to establish a Legislative Committee which would look into bills pending in the State and would keep the Board current on the passage of bills which would affect the Village. The President appointed Mr. Frank and Mr. Huxhold to the Legislative Committee and they accepted the appointments. Upon the recommendation of the Fire Department and Welfare Committee, the President appointed James C. Bodendick to the Volunteer Fire Department. Trustee Zodrow moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it wan unanimously carried. `"" The President requested Mr. Marsh to take on the chairmanship of the Buffalo Grove Wheeling Fmm;1y Fair for the current year. Mr. Marsh accepted and requested Mr. Frank to take the No. 1 spot with him, stating that Mr. Frank's contribution was so outstanding last year that he (Mr. Marsh) did not feel this years Family Fair could possibly be a success without Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank accepted the appointment. The President stated that at this season of the year the ice starts to melt in the creek, creating a hazardous condition. He cautioned parents not to allow their children in the park without supervision until this ice melting danger has passed. It was stated that J.P. Danish is taking Mr. Bauer's place as Police Magistrate and is holding court on the nights as previously established. Mr. Danish retains the court costs and turns them into the County. Trustee Marsh moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. ) /r-L_Je-7 Village lerk L....