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1963-09-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, TTT•TNOIS, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1963, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The.Clerk called the roll and the following were found presents President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold Absent: Trustee Frank President Farrington stated that before the meeting"gets under way" he wished to extend congratulations to Bill Marsh for a job well done on Buffalo Grove Day. He stated Bill should extend congratulations to the people on the Committees • for their work which made the day the success it was. Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of August 15th be approved. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call_the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold NAYS; None Trustee Frank arrived and was present for the meeting. (8:20) Trustee Marsh then stated he wished to publicly thank all those who helped inks `-" Buffalo Grovea success. He stated hewould have a ofthe f Daysu s resume receipts and P expenses of the day at the next meeting. Trustee Weiskopf then read Warrant #67. Trustee Weiskopf moved Warrant #67 in the amount of $4590.39 be approved with-the exception of $92.00 for Satellite Service Company. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. In the absence of the treasurer, Trustee Weiskopf read the Treasurer'.s report. Cash in the Bank on August 31, 1963 was $32,292.52, Motor Fuel Tax Allotment was $22,034.40. The Chief of Police then gave his report. Hours logged by Patrolmen were 704; Radio Operators - 81. Fire Chief Bud Marsh then stated that the picnic was a success despite the rain. They neted approximately $550.00. President Farrington stated everyone was happy L/ that the picnic was a success but reminded the Chief that at no time are children allowed on the fire truck while it is going through the Village for any purpose. Trustee Huxhold stated a training program has been set up for the Buffalo Grove Fire Department as requested by the Trustees of the wheeling Rural Fire District, The trustees are to review this. Trustee Marsh stated he would like a copy of the schedule sent to the Illinois Inspection Bureau since they do the final rating of the Fire Protection District. Trustee Weiskopf stated the Finance Committee approved $50,00 for the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. The Tax Levy Ordinance has been reviewed and is ready for passage. _ 3 `74 2 Frank Pattarozzi, Assistant Park Commissioner reported that there is continued vandalism in the park. Trustee Marsh stated the Police Department is going to patrol the area and will arrest anyone caught in the act of damaging or destroying village property. Charles Wilhelm, Chairman of the Plan Commission stated that the Glen Grove recommendation should be ready for the next meeting. He stated George Krug had a report on the meeting of the Vernon Township Planning Commission which he attended. George Krug stated that Mr. Fiore requested copies of the Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulation Ordinance. He stated that the garbage incinerator has been dropped. The Vernon Township Plan. Commission would like the support of the Village is opposing Long Grovels stand on the relocation of Route 53. President Farrington stated that before •we give support or non-support, it would have to be studied further. They (Vernon Township Plan Commission) would also like Village support in g posing the proposed rezoning of. Lake County. G. Fred Porter, Municipal Justice then gave his report. Fines for the month of July were $164.00 and for August - $120.00. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington asked the status of Mi. Murphy'a Gas Station. John Hooper stated he had an appointment with the architect and-•assumed they wished to determine what the Village required. John Hooper stated his survey would be finalized within a week on the proposed subdivision. President Farrington requested that all homeowners report any large puddling after a rain of sufficient size to Eugene Racette so that the cause can be determined and necessary steps taken to correct the situation. Trustee Racette stated that the water behind 602 Maple had been taken care of with the installation of drain tiles. Trustee Frank stated the streets in Unit 6 will be blacktopped within 2 weeks. The sidewalks missing at Lauren and Bernard and Diane and Bernard will be put in about October. President Farrington stated an official document certifying the census at 3429 has been received from the Census Bureau. NE' BUSINESS President Farrington read a recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc.#196) stating a variation be granted to Mr. A. Dick. Trustee Racette moved the variation be granted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the.motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Weiskopf read part of Ordinance 0-63-17, Tax Levy Ordinance. Trustee Racette `.. moved the Ordinance be passed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Frank questioned the absence of a levy.for Road and Bridge. Following discussion, roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold NAYS: Trustee Frank 3 President Farrington stated he had received a request from Ken Gill that the Village Board given an indication as to their feelings regarding a combination 'h.., park, school site in the Village. The Village would retain ownership of the park site except for the are on which the building would be lhcated. The building would be available for park purposes. It would have to be a cooperative venture worked out to both advantages. Trustee Frank stated he was in favor if there were clear eat contractual agreements made. Trustee Racette stated he favored such a plan. Trustee Marsh asked if a letter could be written to Mr. Moser asking him to restate his intentions regarding the park site which was to be deeded to the Village. President Farrington stated a vote would be taken at the next meeting. Trustee Weiskopf moved the Board authorize the sum of $50.00 to the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf moved the board authorize a sum of $118.40 for the purchase of vehicle stickers for 1964. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington read a letter from High School District 214 inviting the Board to the laying of the cornerstone ceremonies for the new Theeling High School. Trustee Marsh moved the board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $15.00 for the purchase of two badges for the Park Commissioners. Trustee Racette L,. seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS; None President Farrington stated a request had been made by King'.s Terrace Development Company for approval of entrance markers, removed from Dundee Road, 60!. on each side of Wainwright with 12' wings. After viewing the plans, Trustee H xhold moved that John Hooper look the site over for safety and Meting of traffic and if it meets with his approval, approval be given. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. Trustee Frank stated the motion taken the power of decision away from the Board and gives it to the engineer. Mr. Raysa stated such authority cannot be delegated to the Engineer. Discussion followed on the merits of having it go through Committees first. Trustee Frank requested the maker of the motion to withdraw his motion. Trustees Huxhold and Racette withdrew their motion and second respectively. Trustee,Frank moved the board approve the installation of the entrance gates according to the plan subaaitted by B. Loeb with the exact location `/ of the gates from the safety standpoint to be determined by the Village Engineer. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Racette, Marsh, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf President Farrington stated that during his drive through the Village with Seymour Simon, President of the County Board, he was quite impressed by the way property is being maintained, however, there are certain drawbacks. There is dumping of garbage and refuse on vacant lots and incomplete buildings which are definitely an eyesore. He stated the police are going to patrol the areas where dumping is 4 taking place and there will be stticter enforcement of the Ordinance concerning garbage cans and covers on garbage cans. Trustee Rueckel then asked if it would be possible to have a "short cut" put in from Unit 6 to the school. President Farrington stated that all the property is private and the homeowners would have to consent to such a "path". Trustee Frank stated it was not done prior to this because the school board,does not `./ want children to come the backway to school but rather where there are patrol boys, etc. Trustee Rueckel stated the Jaycees are requesting permission to have fireworks next July 4th - reason for the early request is the rbduction in the price of fireworks at this time. Trustee Rueckel moved the matter be referred to the Park Commission. Trustee Frank seconded and it was nry nimously carried. Trustee Rueckel then asked if something could be done regarding communicable diseases in the Village. Trustee Huxhold stated that all such cases should be reported to the health department so that a quarantine could be established. It has been noted that such diseases reach epidemic stages in Buffalo Grove because of a lack of quarantine. Trustee Racette moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Village Cl4,46/2rAli4rL4e1 Time: Approximately 10:40 P.M.