1963-12-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MSeTING OF THE PR2SIDEUT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK
A`TD LAE E, 1LLI"rOIS, HELD THURSDAY, DEC''.iu ET? 5, 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 stood
and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the roll and the following
were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Marsh, bieiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
ABSENT: Trustee Racette
A correction was made in the minutes of November 21st. On page three, the Unit
referred to was Unit 6 not 7 as written. Trustee "ueiskopf moved the minutes of
November 21st be approved as corrected. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Weiskopf read darrant #71. Included on the Warrant was an expenditure of
$566.16, Engineer's fee for inspection of improvements ih Unit 6. Trustee Huxhold
moved the engineer's report be accepted. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried. The President called for approval of the Engineer' s fee.
Trustee Weiskopf stated that its inclusion on the Warrant constituted approval and
it did not require separate approval. Trustee Marsh moved the board approve '4arrant
171 in the amount of $2449.54 for payment. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
In the absence of the Treasurer there was no report.
Trustee Marsh stated there was no Police & Traffic Committee report but the committee
for hiring a full time policeman did meet and he would bring it up under new business.
Charles ':'ilhelm then gave the Plan Commission report. The Commission requested
authorization for a notice of public hearing for January 9, 1964 - subject - petition
of Dan Taggert to annex and a request for B-4 zoning. Discussion followed as to
whether preliminary plans were required. John Hooper stated they are only requesting
authorization for a public hearing. Trustee Weiskopf suggested authorization be given
so that the Plan Commission could publish the notice if all the required information
is obtained. President Farrington stated the Plan Commission should request the
petitioners to attend their next meeting so that the necessary information could be
obtained. Trustee Rueckel moved the Plan Commission be authorized to publish a notice
for a pre-annexation zoning hearing. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: TRUSTEES Rueckel, Marsh, ,eiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
Trustee Weiskopf stated the Finance Committee would meet on the 2nd Thursday of December
instead of the 4th Thursday.
Trustee Huxhold gave a Fire and Health Committee Report. He stated the food and food
establishment ordinance will be acted on after the first of the year. He stated
the Fire Department has been actively training. He submitted to the Board copies of a
two year training program that will be supervised by Chief Koeppen of Wheeling. He
requested the Finance Committee discuss an expenditure of ;w40.00 to replace
the compound guage on the fire pumper. He stated the farm house at 88 Buffalo Grove
Road will be burned as part of the training program. The owners have consented and
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the Attorney was reviewing the Resolution. Trustee Huxhold then stated that it is
customary to feed the visiting firemen that attend such training. The cost would be
approximately $50 or $60. Trustee Frank stated that he would raise the funds necessary.
OLD BUSINESS
Equipment lists from the various department heads have not yet been received by the
Village Clerk.
Trustee Marsh stated the Village Attorney had made some substantial changes in the
peddlers and solicitors ordinance, therefore, he will bring it up at the next
board meeting after it is reviewed by the Police and Traffic Committee.
President Farrington reminded the Attorney of the Amendment to the Traffic Ordinance
on School Buses in compliance with Senate Bills 276 and 277.
President Farrington then stated that a counter-proposal has been made by the Village
to Buffalo Utility on their proposal to franchise and service Glen Grove. The
points in the counter-proposal were:
1. A minimum of $10,000 a year rebate, still holding with
the 5% and 2%
2. Dedication and Renovation of the farm house west of
the Pro Bowl
3. Service all areas annexed to the Village, not only
Glen Grove
4. Dedication of the Peat Bog
5. If an industrial site is acquired, water be supplied
through a bulk meter
6. X Vs be given back to the Village with each connection
7. Possible reduction of water rates
g. Contributions not be amortized for rate increase
President Farrington stated there will be a meeting with the Utility on the following
Monday to see what answer comes up to the counter-proposal.
President Farrington then stated that public hearings have been held with Glen Grove
representatives on the Pre-annexation agreement and many points have been discussed,
some agreed upon. He wished to discuss all the points and then have Mr. Raysa
finalize the agreement. Trustee Marsh objected to "re-discussing" the points again.
President Farrington stated if there were no further questions from the Board
the Attorney should re-draft it. Trustee Frank stated that view-points were presented
at the hearings not final board decisions. Trustee Huxhold moved that the agreement
be given to Mr. Raysa for final draft as was discussed at the 2 public hearings. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion. Trustee Frank stated he did not think all points were
resolved. He felt the board should insist that the 27 acres of "flood plain" land
be dedicated to the Village; the 7 acre park site should be dedicated; and an alternate
plat should be drawn for the northwest corner of the subdivision. President
Farrington stated that Glen Grove comes out better than Buffalo Grove as we now know
it. Trustee Marsh questioned whOy the school site in Unit 7 has not yet been
dedicated. Trustee Frank stated he is "holding it over the Village's head" to
get the zoning he desires as builders so, and as a trustee wants to prevent Glen Grove
from being in a position to do the same. He further stated he still had "a few aces
up my sleeve".
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Rueckel stated he would be satisfied to see it in final form, subject to change.
Trustee ''aieiskopf stated the 2L- acre Civic Center Site should be written as a
dedication. Trustee Huxhold amended his motion to include this and Trustee Marsh
seconded. Roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
President Farrington stated he had contacted the firm of Isham, Lincoln, and
Beale to review the Engineer's report insofar as the bond issue is concerned.
They will review it at a cost not to exceed $100.00. In addition, Mr. Paul Speer,
financial consultant, was contacted but he did not want to merely review the
report. He stated he would handle the entire issue for $5,000 plus of 1%
of anything above $500,000. Trustee Marsh asked whether a financial statement
could be requested from Buffalo Utility for review of current income, expenditure
and maintenance for the same purpose. Trustee Marsh moved the President contact
the firm of Isham, Lincoln, and Beale to review the engineer's report and
proposed bond issue for the erection of a municipal utility for a sum not to
exceed $100.00 Trustee deiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried. Trustee Marsh moved the board authorize Isham, Lincoln, and Beale
to request financial statements from Buffalo Utility for the purpose of review
regarding the franchise agreement for a sum not to exceed $100.00. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Frank then asked the status of the fulltime policeman, status of
President's talks with the Post Office, and status of a bus coming to Buffalo
Grove. Trustee Marsh stated the Committee is ready to place an ad for the
hiring of a fulltime policeman. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the
requirements and salary. Trustee Marsh stated they will be required to fill
out an application and submit a written resume of experience and background and
then they will be given a written examination followed by a personal interview
and final recommendation made to the board. Discussion ensued regarding the
amount of money available for salary. Trustee '+Veiskopf stated to set a limit
might discourage a well qualified man and asked whether the officer would be
Chief or just a patrolman. Trustee Marsh stated this would depend on qualifications.
After further discussion, President Farrington stated that the purpose of a
committee is to lay the ground work to make the board's task easier. It is
their obligation to report back on all facets allied to the topic - fringe
benefits to be established, requirements to be adhered to, salary, etc., and
they report to the board for approval or disapproval. President Farrington
directed the finance committee to come up with figures for a salary. Trustee
Marsh moved the board authorize the placing of an ad in the three local papers
to advertise for a fulltime policeman for a sum not to exceed $25.00 per paper.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Frank stated the ad should be
placed in a police magazine. Roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AY1S: Trustees Rueckel, Marsh, Neiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
President Farrington stated the bus line does not want to come to Buffalo Grove
because the population is not sufficient.
The Post Office is working on bringing rural Arlington Heights mail that affects
Buffalo Grove into the Wheeling Post Office.
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N7,,9 BUSINESS
President Farrington referred to the Finance Committee a request for two sets
of '63 Revised State Statutes at $50.00 apiece.
President Farrington then read a letter (Doc.#209) from the Northwest Cooperative
Mental Health Association requesting he proclaim the week of January 13th through
the 19th as Mental Health Week and grant permission for solicitation of funds
during that week. Trustee Weiskopf moved the Association be allowed to solicit
Lifunds and the fee be waived. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously
/carried. President Farrington then proclaimed the week of January 13th through the 19th as
M3ntal Health 'sleek.
President Farrington then read a report from the Industrial Development Committee
stating that their survey will be combined with that of the Jaycees after January.
The Jaycees will collect and tabulate the data and make it available to the Village
and will not hinder the Committee' s efforts but will save the Village the amount
of money appropriated for this survey.
It was announced that Abner Disposal will pick-up refuse the day after Christmas
since the regularly scheduled day is on Christmas day. In addition, they will
collect all wrappings and boxes and request that they be tied together so as
not to cause a mess by having them fly around.
President Farrington then read a letter from the Home Building Association (Doc.#210)
extending an invitation to have the municipality represented at the 20th Annual
NAHB Convention-Exposition, December llth to 15th at McCormick Place.
President Farrington then read a letter from the Highland Park Traffic Commission (#2.11)
of Lake Couty asking that we reject the placing of the Lake County Safety
Commission under the direct jurisdiction of the Sheriff. Trustee Frank moved that
we take no action on the request. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
A`IJS: Trustees Marsh, Huxhold, Frank, President Farrington
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf
President Farrington then read the agreement between the orners and the Village
to burn the house at 88 Buffalo Grove Road. Trustee Huxhold moved that Resolution
R-63-15 be approved and passed. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Trustee Marsh then made a presentation to the board that would help raise funds
for the Police and Fire Departments. By selling tickets to the Ice Vogues Ice Show
�at Sants's Village they can made a commission. Trustee Huxhold moved that the
5 o' clock performance on December 22nd at the Polar Dome be designated Buffalo
Grove Day. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There being no further business Trustee Huxhold moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee
Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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