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1963-03-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR M ETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IN THE COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST, 1963, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PURT.TC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 6:20 P.M. The roll was called and the following were found present: President Farrington; Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, and Zodrow Absent: None Trustee Marsh moved that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on March 7th, 1963, be approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Plan Commission report -- Mr. George Krug stated there is no report; that a Plan Commission meeting will be held next week. Public Improvement Committee report. Trustee Racette stated that two ruts on Raupp Blvd. have been taken care of. Public Improvements has drawings for the proposed building in the park, and feel this is the type of building they would like. Trustee Racette requested an authorization of $500.00 for cleaning the streets. Trustee Huxhold asked Public Improvements to check on a hole at 390 N. Lauren Lane. Public Improvements was asked to check on the sidewalks leading to the street at Bernard Drive and Diane, which have not been finished. Police and Traffic Committee report was read by Trustee Marsh. The report contained in summary, a request for recommendation regarding overnight truck parking in the Village; request for various ordinances; comments on the Police Training Program, the seminar held by the National Automobile Theft Bureau, and the examinations to be given for the position of full time policemen. The Committee discussed prohibiting selling cigarettes to juveniles; a proposed amendment of the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance] two proposed ordinances for Food Establishments and Restaurants and Park Ordinance; a request was made for clerical help for the Police Department; for an authoriza- tion of $100.00 for the rotating fund of the Police; for an amount not to exceed $585.00 for a new radio in the squad car; and for an amount not to exceed $45.00 for new tires for the squad car; recommendation was made for the appointment of two officers to the position of Sgt. Trustee Marsh further stated that the Committee feels that the present truck traffic should be limited so as not to exceed 5 tons. This was referred to Public Improvements. Fire and Health Committee - no report. Building Commissioner - no report, but Mr. Venetianer requested that some thought be given to clerical help for the Building Department's office. 3 Park Commission report was read by Mr. James Stoltenberg. The report con- tained a detailed account of the Park Commission' s meeting on March 19th. Present were Mr. Stoltenberg, Mr. Jack Schmalzer, Mr. Ken Wellington and Mr. Bob Malinsky; under discussion was the hiring of a park counselor, the letters received from various universities, and the qualifications of a park counselor; one applicant was personally interviewed and his qualifi- cations listed in the report; his references were checked and the Park Commission recommends that he be hired as Recreation Director at a salary of $100,00 a week for 10 weeks. The Committee also requested an authorization of $3,000.00 for the summer program, which would include salaries and equipment. The report further stated that the Teen-age Club of the Recreation Association in conjunction with the Park members will conduct an Easter egg hunt. Trustee Marsh stated he has three companies working on fleet insurance for the vehicles owned by the Village, and he will have an answer in a day or two. The police emblems are on order. The Village Engineer stated that the Zoning hap of the Village of Buffalo Grove has been prepared in accordance with the law, and was given to the Village Clerk for filing. Trustee Weiskopf stated that letters have been written to the proper people on the taking of a special census but replies have not as yet been received. 1... The President stated that the Board would like to interview the applicant for park counselor recommended by the Park Commission, and stated they would meet Thursday, March 28th, at $ P.M., for this purpose, and also to discuss expenditures for the Police Department, and new ordinances. Discussion was had on the purchasing of cigarettes by minors unde1 18. It was stated that there are four cigarette machines in the Village, and that at least two of them do not contain signs stating that the sale to minors is prohibited. Chief DeKneef was requested to check into this. A discussion was had on a license fee for the sale of cigarettes, and the drafting of an ordinance covering this. This was referred to the Finance Committee. The status of the law suit in Lake County pertaining to the installation of a garbage incinerator and sanitary landfill was reviewed. The President introduced Mr. Jack Siegel, Attorney at Law, 111 W. Washington Street, Chicago, who represents the Glen Grove Company, and Mr. William Dean of the firm of Dean & Novak, land planners. He stated they are appearing this evening with respect to the proposed annexation and zoning of approximately 950 acres lying in the unincorporated area contiguous to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Mr. Siegel stated that Glen Grove is composed of a number of investors. The principal developer of this project will be Gilbert & Wolf, whose nearest project is in Palatine, although it is anticipated there will be additional developers. The project consists of the developing of 943 plus acres and willextend over a four to five year period. Mr. Siegel stated he has a signed Annexation Petition covering the properties. He stated he also has a proposed pre- annexation agreement, which he read. Trustee Frank objected to this proposed agreement and questioned the legality of it. A discussion followed and the matter was referred to Mr. Raysa for his study and opinion. Mr. William Dean stated he now has the general plan, showing adjacent property owners, engineering studies, etc. The plan was exhibited to the Board and discussed. The President stated that the Village has an Engineer and an Attorney and that these matters should be submitted to them and to the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission has a period of 90 days within which to review the plans and all documents pertaining thereto. Trustee Zodrow moved that the Board receive the preliminary plan as presented and refer tt to the Plan Commission for proper disposition, and that the 90 day reviewing period begin from the date that the filing fee be received by the Village Clerk. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. Trustee Frank moved that the motion be amended by inserting the words "and all other necessary and related exhibits" after the words "filing fee". Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Weiskopf, Marsh Racette, Zodrow NAYS: Trustee Huxhold The roll was called on the motion as amended, and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Aeiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Trustee Marsh moved that the preannexation agreement be received by the Board for review. The President stated that the preannexation agreement is part of the overall presentation of the preliminary plan, and that it will be reviewed by the Village Attorney and the Plan Commission, along with all the other documents, and will be returned to the Board with recommendations. Trustee Marsh withdrew his motion. Trustee Frank moved that the Board direct the Village Attorney to review all the documents in connection with this submission and any other documents submitted, and to spend whatever time may be necessary in the review of these documents, and to be reimbursed at the Chicago Bar Association's hourly rates for such work. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. Trustee Frank amended his motion to include the words that this amount is not to exceed the sum of $1000.00 without further authorization by the Board. Trustee Marsh seconded the amendment. The roll was called on the motion as amended and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Trustee Marsh brought up the subject of looking into the problem of hiring a full time policeman, and in this connection requested that a commission of unpaid, interested citizens be appointed to screen applicants., etc. Thereupon, Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance creating a municipal employment commission to govern the employment practices, hiring, etc., of any and all Municipal employees. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. A discussion followed on the powers and duties of such a commission. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that the motion be tabled to the next Board meeting. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold NAYES: Trustees Iibiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow Following further discussion on the scope of the powers of such a commission, Trustee Zodrow moved that the motion be amended to read that at present a citizens committee be set up as an advisory committee to screen applicants, and that instructions be given to the Village Attorney to investigate the legality of setting up such a civil service commission. There was no second to the motion. CORRECTION: Trustee Zodrow did not make motion, merely suggested motion maker amend his motion. The roll was called on the motion before the Board and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: Trustees Frank, Huxhold Trustee Marsh suggested that a citizens committee be set up, their function to be merely to personally interview and screen applicants and recommend their findings to the Board. This would be the second step after a written examination. He recommended that the committee be comprised of local, interested citizens, and not in any way connected with the Board. The Board indicated their approval. Thereupon, the President appointed the following to this committee: Father George Ballweber, Pastor of St. Mary's Church Kenneth Gill, Superintendent of School District 21 Mrs. Sharon Joseph, President of the Buffalo Grove Women's Club Mr. Robert Forman The President stated that this committee should be enlarged, and suggested the addition of three more citizens. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Upon the recommendation of the Police and Traffic Committee and the Chief of Police, the President made the following appointments: EDWARD E. iVEISE, JR. - to the rank of Sgt. BRUCE HOPKINS - to the rank of Sgt. 7 LC � 1 ' Trustee Marsh moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: �.. AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None Trustee Racette recommended that the Village Clerk's salary be increased to some reasonable figure. Thereupon, Trustee Racette moved that the ordinance establishing the Clerk's salary be amended to increase the salary from $25.00 a month to $100.00 a month. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee Weiskopf objected, stating he felt the figure should be $75.00 a month. Trustee Marsh felt that the amount of work at the present timeexpected increase in work, justified the salary of $100.00. Trustee questioned the hours of the clerk, and it was stated that the office hours of the clerk would be increased. In addition to the present hours of Monday evening and Saturday morning, the Clerk would probably maintain hours on Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons. The hours will be set at a later meeting. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Marsh, Racette NAYS: Trustees leiskopf, Zodrow Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize an amount not to exceed $45.00 for the purchase of two new tires for the squad car. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None - The President spoke of his trip to Springfield where he appeared before the Judicial Review Committee and stated the Village's position in electing a Municipal Justice. It was the final opinion of this Committee that the Village could elect a Municipal Justice on April 16th and that his term will expire on January 1st, 1964, at which time his judicial powers would cease and a Circuit Court appointment would be made to take care of the Village. Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize the sum of $100.00 to replace the revolving fund of the Police Department. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. It was ascertained that this has not been approved by the Finance Committee. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that this s be tabled unts.l, the next meeting, pending a report from the Finance Committee. Second Weiskopf. The roll was called and the vote was as-follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: Trustee Marsh Trustee Frank stated he had been to the Stagelite Theatre the previous evening and listed numerous violations which make the theatre a "fire-trap". He stated extensive revisions had been made in the interior, such as plywood..partitions `f�_ which block the aisles, changing the seating arrangement, and reducing the number of aisles. He listed numerous electrical violations, such as the exit lights being turned off during the performance, and aisle lights and stage lights wired with lengthy extension cords either exposed or tacked under carpeting; smoking is allowed in the theatre and there are no fire extinguishers. Mr. Venetianer stated that the theatre was inspected last summer and violations existing at that time were corrected. The President directed the Building ommissioner, the Village Engineer and Trustee Marsh l ) to inspect the theatre-no later than Saturday morning and take appropriate action to have all violations corrected. Trustee Weiskopf, Finance Chairman, recommended that at this time the Board authorize $1500.00 for the summer program in the park instead of the $3000.00 requested by the Park Commission, and that additional authorizations be made as needed. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board authorize the sum of $1500.00 for the summer program in the park, to be used for salaries and equipment. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None The President read a letter from George A. Moser (Doc. No. 160) submitting the final plat of Arlington Addition to Buffalo Grove Unit 7. He also read a letter (Doc. No. 161) from George A. Moser pertaining to final engineering plans. Trustee Racette moved that the final plans of Arlington Addition to Buffalo Grove Unit 7, as submitted by George A. Moser, be referred to the Plan Commission. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: A +ES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zodrow NAYS: None The President read a Resolution proclaiming March 25, 1963 as Medal of Honor Day in Buffalo Grove (Resolution No. R-63-2). Trustee Weiskopf moved that Resolution No. R-63-2 be passed. Trustee Zodrow seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:. AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, VYeiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Zddrow NAYS: None Trustee Zodrow moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk e/