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1963-05-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR I:' STING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUST3; S OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IN THE COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE,, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, LAY 16, 1963, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, TTT.TNOIi The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 P.E. 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, rreiskopf, Huxhold, Frank A correction was made in the minutes of May 2nd regarding the total votes for G. Fred Porter — 482 rather than 428. Trustee Racette moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. COEEITTM REPORTS Trustee Racette gave the Public Improvements Committee Report. Fourteen dead parkway trees must be replaced. Low utility lines will be taken care of. Sewers will be checked to see if they are below grade. Attempt to locate broken water pipe in the park is underway. Trustee Rueckel stated he has secured two bids for portable latrines. One is $40.00 per unit per month and the other is $46.00 per unit per month. Trustee Rue ckel then reported on the meeting with the Fire Department and Rescue Squad. With an allocation of approximately $3,000.00, equipment can be purchased ..� to start training, using our pumper. President Farrington stated that he hoped things could be "ironed out" between now and the next board meeting, so that the Fire Department could submit one proposal. OLD BUSINESS Trustee yVeiskopf stated he had received more information regarding the Special Census and the check and requested information will be forwarded. Mr. Raysa stated that the hearing on the Incinerator will be in July. He will keep in contact with Mr. Grosshandler. President Farrington stated Buffalo Grove Day will be held on the Sunday preceeding Labor Day. There are many things to be done and Mr. Marsh, Parade Marshal would appreciate any help he can get. The President again reminded people that new residents may register to vote until L.„) September 16th. The Village Clerk's phone number is 537-6373. The Teen Club will clean the Creek on May 19th. President Farrington reminded the Park Committee to start planning for tree planting in the Park. The Baseball Diamond has been landscaped and reseeded and should be ready in 2 to 3 weeks. The entire park has been fertilized. The softball backstop is on order. Mr. Hooper was directed to check the course of the water flow from Unit 7 anto the golf course. Er. Raysa contacted Mr. Kaplan but Mr. Kaplan stated he would call in about 2 weeks to set up an appointment. 2 Mr. Raysa has been in touch with the Fire Marshal's office and has an appointment `„ to see him. Chief Marsh is to check into the disposition of the ambulance. Mr. Eugene Murphy, representing Mr. Eugene A, Howard, Jr., purchaser of a parcel of land 300 x 656 on the Northeast corner of Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads then l gave the Board a general outline of what they proposed for the corner and asked �J for the Board's feeling regarding annexation to the Village. Ur. Richard Nash stated a Shell Oil gas station would be erected on the corner with the remainder being developed for regional offices or something similar. It was the general feeling of the Board that they present a proposal to the Plan Commission for further study and recommendation. Trustee Weiskopf then stated he had received bids for the Bi-Annual Audit of the Village's Books. Both were for $450.00, one from Anthony Fredricks and the other from Murphy Lanier and Quinn. Trustee Weiskopf moved we authorize a sum not to exceed $450.00 for the Bi-Annual Audit and award the job to Murphy Lanier and Quinn. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None N5LT BUSIN3SS President Farrington read a letter of resignation from John Ruck of the Police Department, Trustee ti7eiskopf moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President stated that as John Ruck extended his thanks to the Village, so also the Village extends its thanks to John Ruck for sacrificing his time for the Village. A letter of resignation from Charles Gramer as Chairman of the Plan Commission was then read. Trustee Racette moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington stated he wished to point out that Mr. Gramer was one of the first families in the Village and has worked with the Plan Commission from the start. He stated that without a doubt the Village is indebted to Mr. Grainer and thanks him. The President stated that a letter had been received from the Department of Public Works and Buildings (Document #171) acknowledging receipt of our Resolution R-63-6. Trustee Racette moved that a sum not to exceed $190.00 be authorized for the procurement of summer uniforms for 5 policemen and complete uniforms for 2 new men. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, `ieiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None The President then appointed Officer Bernard Mayer to Regular Reserve Policeman having completed his probationary period. Trustee harsh moved the appointment be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. 7' 7 3 The Finance Committee was requested by the Building Commissioner to look into the possibility of bringing the fees for the Electrical and Plumbing Inspections from w2.00 to $4.00 a house. The Committee was also directed to discuss the purchase of 14 trees at approximately $15.00 apiece as replacements for the dead trees. The President then stated he wished to form and appoint an Industrial Committee to determine whether or not the Village is ready for Industry and if so, what is required to bring it in and then bring their findings to the Board for recommendation or pursuance. The President then appointed Mr. Al Walters Mr. Ken Graham Mr. Harold Schoephoester Mr. ;fin. Reid fir. inn. Means to the Committee. Trustee Racette moved the Committee be formed and the appointments approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None President Farrington read a letter from Mr. Raymond Burbey (Document #172) requesting permission to cut his curb. After discussion, it was referred to the Public Improvements Committee for their findings. Immo The following were then appointed to the Plan Commission to serve for one year: Mr. 3d Fabish Mr. John Zodrow Trustee Weiskopf moved the appointments be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Weiskopf requested the Legislative Committee to investigate four House and Senate Bills and report their findings as to their effect on the Village. A letter from the Wheeling-Buffalo Grove Community Council (Document 173) was then read stating a Board of Directors is being set up to organize and manage the United Funds. It requested that someone participate in this Board of Directors at a meeting on May 22nd. The Women' s Club is to be contacted. Trustee Rueckel questioned the possibility of having a pre published agenda of the Board meeting available so that the public would know what is to be discussed at the meetings. President Farrington stated he would try to have one ready for the newspaper and there would be one on file in the Clerkts Office. Trustee Frank questioned the progress of the Committee to screen applicants for the Police Department. Since Trustee Marsh had been hospitalized for all but four Imams of the days since the last board meeting, he was unable to do anything. After further discussion, President Farrington stated it would be pursued with caution because of its importance. 4 Judge Porter stated he would like to request the Police and Traffic Committee to investigate the possibility of putting signs on Buffalo Grove Road indicating the crossroads of St. Mary's Pkwy. and Bernard Drive. He also stated the stop sign at Bernard and Raupp is not yet replaced. The Police Department has the sign on order. ` ) President Farrington requested an interpretation on the Sign Ordinance regarding the distance between signs. The Stagelight Theater would like to erect a sign which will be 6" rather than the required 6' from the present Pro Bowl sign, in a vertical rather than a spread out position. Nothing will be obliterated by this sign. It was the general concensus of opinion that this would not be in violation to the Sign Ordinance. Trustee Racette moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Rdeckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. • Village C erk