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1963-05-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes I:1NU`LES OF A REGULAR IZE TIKG OF THE PRESII:ENT AND BO.1RD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IN THE COUNTI S t,.. OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1963, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order approximately 8:15P.I . All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank Trustee Rueckel asked that the results of the Election be included in the Minutes. They are: William J. Farrington 467 Village President O.J. Chiappe 374 Village President Rosalie L. Kaszubowski 503 Village Clerk Betty- L. Hauber 336 Village Clerk William H. Weiskopf 464 Village Trustee William R. Marsh 427 Village Trustee Eugene J. Racette 464 Village Trustee Leroy Charles Avenarius 369 Village Trustee James H. Conroy 299 Village Trustee Richard B. Howard 322 Village Trustee Gilbert H. Anderson 16 Village Trustee George E. Krug 123 Village Trustee L John F. Zodrow 378 Village Trustee - fill a vacancy Harry E. Rueckel 426 Village Trustee - fill a vacancy Eugene Patrick Guihan 26 Village Trustee - fill a vacancy G. Fred Porter 40.1ENAMMuniciapl Justice Allan G. Thorud 320 Municipal Justice Robert E. Patterson 41 Municipal Justice Robert E. Malinsky 1 Village Trustee - 4yr term - write in George Krug 1 Village Trustee - 2yr term - write in Ernest F. Barnett 2 Village President - write in Trustee Marsh moved the Minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1963 be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee 'Teiskopf"read +Tarrant #63. Trustee Aeiskopf moved Warrant #63 in the amount of $3,187.39 be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: L) AYES: Trustees Reuckel, Racette, Marsh, TTeiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None The Treasurer read his report for the Month of April showing Cash in the Bank $26,653.03, and a Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $19,723.86. 2 COLIITTEE REPORTS Charles Gramer stated that at a regular meeting of the Plan Commission, 3 sub- committees had been formed to study the Glen Grove presentation. These committees have not met, therefore, there is no further report. Trustee Frank asked whether the pre-annexation agreement had been discussed. car. Grainer stated it had been read. Trustee Frank stated that since it had not been formally accepted as a document, it should not be discussed. After further discussion, Trustee Marsh moved that the President direct that all outstanding copies of the Pre-Annexation agreement be returned to the Village Clerk at once. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Racette, Marsh, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf Trustee Weiskopf read the Finance Committee Report. Its recommendations will be discussed under new business. Chief DeKneef read the Police Report. There were 32 complaints. Patrolmen logged 550 hours, Radio Operators logged 150 hours. Trustee Marsh again reminded residents that the Dog Licenses have expired and new ones are available. After Lay 30th there will be an all out drive to see that all dogs are licensed. Trustee Huxhold stated that a list of needed materials from the Fire and Rescue Squad will be available for the Finance Committee. He requested a meeting with the Trustees and the Rescue Squad to go over what is needed and what will be done. The Park Commissioner then gave his report. He requested the Public Improvements Committee to see to the repair of the broken water pipe in the park. A door to door canvass will be made to determine the number of children interested in the park program. He also requested approval for the items of expense submitted to the Finance Committee. Building Commissioner reported that the Building Code Committee is working on a New General Construction Code. They have made a number of changes and the proposed changes will be submitted to the Engineer for technical approval. It should be ready for Board approval in a month or two. The Municipal Justice then gave his report. There were 29 cases for April; 11 convictions, 1 dismissal, and 17 cases continued to May (failure to appear). Total money given to the Clerk = 090.00. Mr. Porter then stated he wished to sake a public commendation of Officer R. Ball for the services he rendered on Sunday morning in getting a child to the hospital. CLD BUSI1ESS President Farrington then read letter (Doc. 169) from the Division of Fire Pre- vention of the Public Safety Department stating an inspection was made by Deputy Finucane and the Farm House should be vacated, rebuilt, or razed. The letter was referred to Mr. Raysa. Er. Raysa has had no further word from Ls. Grosshandler regarding the Sanitary Landfill and Incinerator hearings. 3 President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-63-5, Tobacco. Trustee Racette stated the words "or other tobacco products" should be added to Section 7. Trustee Frank '._ stated that Section 9 should end after the word "whatsoever" and the remainder of the sentence be deleted. The word "school" in section 13 should be deleted. Trustee Huxhold stated the word "public" should be inserted before the word garage in Section 1342). Thereupon Trustee Huxhold moved that Ordinance 0-63-5 be approved as corrected. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, ash, 'Teiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None President Farrington then read Ordinance 0-63-6, Park Ordinance. Trustee Marsh moved that Ordinance 0-63-6 be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, "ate i skopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Frank stated that a Citizen Advisory Committee had been formed to look into hiring a full time policeman. He asked Trustee Marsh the status of the Committee. Trustee Marsh stated that more people have been contacted to serve on the committee and when the final salary figure comes from-the Finance Committee, everything will be moved forward as expediently as possible. Trustee Frank inquired as to the status of the Glen Grove documents. A check in the amount of $4500.00 was received from Aribert :Wild, constituting the filing fee - the only outstanding'item is the disposition of the water. The 60 day review period has not begun. Nit! BUSfl SS President Farrington asked authorization of expenses recuired to put a telephone in the Clerk's office. Trustee Marsh moved the expense be authorized. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, =reiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None The President further stated that the Treasurer had been assuming some of the duties of the Clerk. Since the present Clerk has ade:.uate time to assume all duties, the Treasurer has agreed to revert back to the Clerk all duties that are clerical and retain .his position as Treasurer for the sum of $25.00 a month. Trustee Racette Li moved the Treasurer receive $25.00 a month for his services as Treasurer. Trustee ieiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then stated the following changes were made in the Public Improvement Committee: Eugene Racette, Chairman Albert Frank, Member Harry E. Rueckel, Member Trustee 1eiskopf moved the appointments be approved. Trustee L rsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None S G 4 President Farrington requested the Park Commissioner to tend to the cleaning of the stream in the park. Trustee Frank stated the Teen Club would be most happy to clean the stream for a donation of $100.00 to their Club. Trustee Frank moved that we direct the Teen Club to clean the stream for a sum of $100.00. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll cal the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Marsh moved that we authorize a sum not to exceed $450.00 for work on the Little League Diamond. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Discussion was had on the requests from the Park Commission. Trustee Racette moved that the expenditures to fertilize the Park ($350.00) softball backstop($150.00) general maintenance ($100.00) and 2 basketball backstops ($300.00) be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Marsh moved the the motion include the wading pool. There being no second to Marsh's motion, roll was called on the original motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Weiskopf moved we authorize an expenditure not to exceed $205.00 for printing of forms for the Building Commissioner. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. After discussion, Trustee Frank moved it be tabled until the next meeting. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf Trustee Racette moved that we authorize a salary of $50.00 a month for the Building Commissioner in addition to his present schedule of fees, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Huxhold moved the board authorize the sum of $24.60 to pay for damages to Bud Marsh's car while pushing the ambulance. Trustee Aeiskopf seconded the motion,. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: Ai Trustee Marsh 1 Trustee Tteiskopf moved the board authorize the purchasing of a $5,000.00/6month LCertificate of Deposit out of the vehicle license fund at the Wheeling Bank. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank moved that we sell the ambulance. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. Trustee Marsh asked that the motion be amended to read an attempt will be made to get 5 three bids before final disposition is made of the vehicle. Trustee Frank agreed. After further discussion roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: Trustee Rueckel President Farrington read Resolution R-63-6 regarding the proposed relocation of Federal Aid Route 61 (Ill. Rte. 53). Trustee Racette moved we adopt Resolution R-63-6. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None President Farrington stated he has been requested to appoint a Civil Defense Director and asked anyone interested to contact him. Upon the recommendation of the Building Commissioner the following were appointed as Building Inspectors: Lester Puttkammer Arthur Trice Harry Reupert Trustee Marsh moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: Ayes: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank Nays: None Trustee Racette moved that the Clerk purchase Building Inspector Badges for a sum not to exceed $25.00. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then stated that a Mr. Eugene Murphy contacted Mr. Raysa and stated he wished to have the Northeast corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee annexed and zoned for a gas station. He wanted an opinion of the general feeling of the Board. It was the general feeling to reserve decision until more was known about what Er. Murphy had in mind. Mr. Raysa was instructed to tell Mr. Murphy he shlould present more details to the Board. Trustee Maarsh moved the Board authorize an amount not to exceed $45.00 for the purchase of 2 tires for the Police Car. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Ibiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None President Farrington read a letter (Doc. 170) from Marks, Marks, & Kaplan, attorneys for Daniel Taggert. It charged that the flow of water from the village was unnatural and damaging to the golf course. The letter was referred to the Village Attorney. Trustee Frank suggested the Village Engineer contact the highway department and request they come out and investigate the culverts on Buffalo Grove Road. ! Trustee Marsh moved that Wymond Burroughs be appointed Regular Reserve Policeman. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None 6 Trustee Frank stated the article in the Vernon Town Crier regarding insecticides is well worth reading. He commended the Editor of the Vernon Town Crier for the fine paper they are publishing. hainNi Trustee Frank also stated he wished to call to the attention of the Finance Chairman the fact that the Village Tax rate has dropped. Trustee Weiskopf stated when he inquired at the bounty Building he had been given the tax rate for the highest taxed portion of the Village. Trustee Frank moved that there be a five or ten minute question and answer period allowed the members of the audience at Board meetings. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion. Trustee Marsh stated that at present, members of the audience are invited to express their views on any business being conducted by the Board merely by recognition from the chair. He stated he did not wish to see this discontinued. Trustee Frank stated this would augment the present practice. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Racette moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. / it 1. / / / .4 GG� g4L Village le/ 1 5eS